Wind activity yesterday pushed the #CabinLakeFire across control lines. Containment has been reduced to 45 percent and acreage of the fire has increased by approximately 600 acres. Crews are actively working the fire from the ground and air. Pre-evacuation orders are in place for the area and County Road 17[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Methodist Church celebrates 125 years
MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary this year! Everyone is invited to a community barbecue and reunion at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 at Town Park. Those attending are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert. There will be music from past musicians[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • On their way to their home at Juniper mountain near Maybell, newlyweds Delos Parr and bride had an adventure. Delos heard a rattler and attempted to kill it. He was struck on the third finger of his right hand by its mate, which[Read More…]
Owl be seeing you…
This owl was perched on the rooftop of the editor’s house Tuesday afternoon in Meeker.
William’s Brothers Band Friday, Aug. 11 in Rangely
RANGELY | William’s Brothers Band in concert at Elks Park in Rangely on Friday, Aug. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Free. Sponsored by Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Rec and Park District.
Diabetes self-management support now locally available
MEEKER I Have you, or someone you care about been diagnosed with Diabetes? Are you curious about the best way to manage the disease? What is a Hemoglobin A1C? What should your blood sugars be? How do you know what to eat and what not to eat? Pioneers Medical Center[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum picnic Aug. 31
RANGELY | Rangely Outdoor Museum invites you to the second annual Old Timers’ and Alumni Picnic Aug. 31 from 4-8 p.m. at the East End Park by the Rangely Outdoor Museum. Tickets are $15 each and include a catered dinner. Ken Bailey will do a presentation entitled “School Days and[Read More…]
Who is DOLA and what do they do?
RBC I It is nearly impossible to attend a meeting of any of the local taxing districts and not hear the phrase “DOLA grant” mentioned. It seems everyone is putting in for funds from the Department of Local Affairs and hoping to help move projects along with their help. But[Read More…]
Pioneers PA-C receives specialty certificate in emergency medicine
MEEKER I Heather Wood, PA-C, who works at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, has been nationally recognized for earning a specialty credential called a Certificate of Added Qualifications (CAQ) from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Rangely Food Bank doing good work
Dear Editor: I want to write to compliment the Rangely Food Bank. They have been doing a heck of a job and Chris, Keven, Carroll and all their helpers including the ballplayers that help to unload the food when a big load comes in have really helped us handicapped and[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire at 68 percent containment
Location: 5.5 miles south of Buford and 7 miles northwest of Meadow Lake Campground Fire Size: 1,158 acres Containment: 68 percent Firefighters: 201 Fire start date: 7/29/2018 Management: Rocky Mountain Type 2 Blue Team Crews were able to gain substantial containment on the Cabin Lake Fire yesterday. The fire remains[Read More…]
Red Canyon Fire Transfers to Local Management
Location: 31 miles south of Rangely Cause: Lightning Percent containment: 74 percent Start Date: Sunday, July 29 Size: 5,766 acres Resources: Approximately 441 The Type II Southwestern Area Incident Management Team 5 will transfer command of the Red Canyon Fire to a local Type III organization, led by Incident Commander[Read More…]
