So, what happened to the captives taken hostage by the Utes? After 23 days in captivity, Mrs. N.C. (Arvillia) Meeker, daughter Josephine, Mrs. Price and her children were welcomed back in Greeley with honors. When Nathan and Arvilla left Greeley, they didn’t take their three older children. Mary Ann, Rozene[Read More…]
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NATIONAL NIGHT OUT
Meeker celebrated National Night Out alongside multiple other communities across the U.S. on Aug. 6 at Town Park. Along with food and an opportunity to meet local officers and first responders, the Meeker Police Department hosted a basketball tournament. Sebastian Baumgart captured this photo using a drone before the rain[Read More…]
Obituary – Brandi Jo Dunton
April 28, 1983 ~ July 31, 2024 Brandi Jo Dunton passed from this earthly life July 31, 2024. Brandi was born in Delta, Colorado, but spent most of her childhood in Kingston Village, Nevada. The family moved to Meeker, Colorado, in 1998 when Brandi was just 15. The move was[Read More…]
Obituary – Alyson Daun Johnson (Pilcher)
May 12, 1976 ~ Aug. 5, 2024 Alyson Daun Johnson (Pilcher) was born on May 12, 1976, in Vernal, Utah, to William and Jeris Pilcher. She graduated from Rangely High School in 1994 and went on to attend the dental program at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely. Alyson began[Read More…]
Obituary – Mary Margaret Wren
Jan. 4, 1939 ~ Aug. 7, 2024 Mary Margaret Wren age 85, passed away Wednesday Aug. 7, 2024, in Summerfield, Ohio. Mary was a former resident of Meeker, Colorado, moving to the area in 1992, and returned to Ohio in 2023. She was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio,[Read More…]
Obituary – Michael J. ‘Mike’ Kay
March 6, 1946 ~ July 29, 2024 A celebration of life for Michael J. “Mike” Kay, 78, was held Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Wheatland, Wyoming. Kay passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home near Wheatland surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Denver, Colorado, the[Read More…]
Fasten your seatbelts for the upcoming Mustang Mingle
MEEKER | This year’s Mustang Mingle has an extraordinary new flair thanks to our great Party Committee: Christy Borchard, Elizabeth Pearce, Christine Halandras, Jayne Coley and Di Harber. Coming up on Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds is a star-studded event with mustang[Read More…]
Bob Tobin to present water study to White River Alliance
MEEKER | If you’re interested in learning more about the White River, you’ll want to see Bob Tobin’s “Water quality and sediment Transport” study! Bob is the former head of the USGS Meeker office and did this comprehensive long term study from 1974 to 1988. Bob was a water quality[Read More…]
Meeker High School golf team kicks off the season with first tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker High School golf team started its season on July 29, 2024. They had their first tournament last Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Cedaredge Bruins Invitational. This year, there are 15 golfers on the team, the most since the golf program was restarted. When asked about the[Read More…]
Final week of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series!
MEEKER | Tonight is the final week of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series starting at 7 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Admission is free. To date, no bull riders have won in the event this season. Results from last week are as follows: #12 Team Roping – Joe[Read More…]
GRATITUDE FOR GOLF COURSE ASSISTANCE
Berry Bros. continued their 54-year commitment of helping the Meeker Golf Course survive as they took on numerous projects lately. With a ditch bank faltering, Bert Berry and son Dillon volunteered their services to correct the issue by building a reinforced bank. Long a supporter of the course since family[Read More…]
Celebrating Cheri Smith: A beacon of positivity and dedication
RANGELY | Cheri Smith’s journey with the Rangely School District began serendipitously in 1988, sparked by a parenting class led by the high school principal. Seeking guidance for parenting a child with disabilities, Cheri and her husband, Mark, were drawn to the principal’s educational philosophy. This connection led to a[Read More…]
