This big buck used the terrain and some thin fence posts to blend his antlers into the background while wandering just outside of Meeker along Highway 13 on Dec. 18. With the hunting threat over, the bucks seem to know they are safe wandering around.
Author: Sean McMahon
Including Rio Blanco County, all state watersheds above normal
RBC I Including the Yampa and White River Basin, all Colorado river basins reported above-normal snow water equivalent as of the last day of 2015.
Bright lights…
Sometimes, even pure white lights can be displayed to add to the holiday feel of a home and one of those instances is the Jim and Debbie Cook residence at 1419 Mountain View Rd. in Meeker. The lighting surrounding the home and the huge Christmas tree in the living room[Read More…]
Winter Blast, hosted by ERBM, offers fun, food and games on Saturday for all ages
MEEKER I Saturday will be a day of free fun and games as the ERBM Recreation & Parks District plays host to Winter Blast for kids and adults featuring a variety of competitions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Paintbrush Park, 101 Ute Road, which is just opposite the[Read More…]
From My Window: Act before it’s too late; Broncos saga continues; watch for students
It is with quite a bit of irony that I chose this Christmas, New Year’s and even Thanksgiving to focus my columns on the importance of family and renewing the relationships with family members when they had become lost and the importance of forgetting the past and looking forward to[Read More…]
Ice fishing on Lake Avery…
Sunday was a great sunny day to do some ice fishing at Lake Avery, about 21 miles east of Meeker. In addition to a couple of snowmobilers, the fishermen and women hauled bait, rods, reels, chairs and powered augers to cut a hole through the ice. One gentleman fisherman, who[Read More…]
Snowy streets…
Lots of snow fell in Meeker each day last week, culminating with about 10 inches more on Christmas Day. That made for some interesting driving around town, dodging piles of snow up to seven feet high between the lanes on some of the main streets, like this shot of the[Read More…]
Work winding down on new county justice center for Rio Blanco County
RBC I All appears to going well and progressing on schedule for the new Rio Blanco County Justice Center on Main Street in Meeker, the site of the old Meeker Elementary School. Rio Blanco County Planner Eric Jauquez, who is overseeing the project for the county, said Monday that the[Read More…]
From My Window: Family still a strong pull during holidays; lights, Broncos shine
Just got done riding around Meeker after Friday night’s big snow and there certainly isn’t a lot of pavement to be found. Even on Sunday, after about 36 hours without snow, there are a lot of cars that might be tough to find as well. Between the snows that had[Read More…]
Flu, cold cases normal: shots recommended
RBC I Doctors in Rangely and Meeker have had inquiries regarding cases of the flu versus colds and strep this season, and Margie Joy, the community relations director for Pioneers Medical Center and executive director of the Pioneers Medical Foundation, reported Monday that the situation is normal.
From My Window: Concert a joy; a nurse’s smile helps; and Merry Christmas!
It was a real pleasure and actually a lot of fun to take in the Meeker School District annual Community Winter Concert last week at Meeker High School. The music featured the sixth grade, seventh grade and eighth grade bands from Meeker Elementary School, the Barone Middle School choir and[Read More…]
Meeker School District 2015 Winter Community Concert
