Share your family story for history at the Pioneers Association dinner/dance Dear Editor: Everyone has a story. Every story is worth telling. And saving. You may think your story isn’t interesting, or that it doesn’t have enough history. But it IS interesting and it IS history, unless it hasn’t happened yet.[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: Agency Survivors
A couple of weeks ago Kevyn Mack of the White River Museum produced Letter No. 56. Correspondence between Nathan Meeker and E.A. Hayt, commissioner, Indian Affairs. On July 2, 1879, the commissioner had approved the appointment of five employees and mentioned two resignations: Edgar E. Clark and James S. Fullerton. This[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 57
Editor’s Note: For those following these previously unpublished letters between Nathan Meeker and officials in Washington, D.C., it’s worth pointing out that the letters below were written just a few months before the uprising of the White River Utes and Meeker’s death. White River Agency, Colorado July 7, 1879 Sir:[Read More…]
Obituary – Sharon Linn (Vanderpool) Samuel
March 8, 1959 ~ July 19, 2024 Sharon Linn (Vanderpool) Samuel lost her battle with thyroid cancer on July 19, 2024 in the care of HopeWest. Her family was by her side throughout her final days. Born March 8, 1959 in Meeker, CO to Esther (Proctor) and Robert Vanderpool, Sharon[Read More…]
Obituary – David Ray Davis
Feb. 12, 1952 ~ July 4, 2024 David Ray Davis, born on Feb. 12, 1952, passed away on July 4, 2024 surrounded by his family. He was the son of Ray and LaVone Davis and grew up alongside siblings Terry, Mike and Linda in the Denver metro area. Dave attended[Read More…]
Blast and Twang 4-H contests kick off Rio Blanco County Fair
RBC | The 2024 County Shoot is in the books. Friday the air shooting classes began the RBC Fair at the 4-H building in Meeker. Unofficial results indicate all 4-H shooters are likely eligible to go on to the Colorado State Fair! The next day, archers, shotgunners and .22 shooters[Read More…]
New scholarship opens for Colorado high school seniors
RBC | A new scholarship launches this fall for high school seniors in Colorado and Washington. Introducing the Michael E. McGoldrick Scholarship launching this fall, offering $100,000 across four years to three students in Colorado and Washington. Designed by Roaring Fork Valley locals, it aims to support students with financial[Read More…]
Rust continues forward progress with prized Catch-a-Calf steer
MEEKER | As the summer progresses and August approaches, Johnny Rust, a dedicated participant in the National Western Stock Show’s Catch-a-Calf program, continues to make significant strides with his prized steer. Since successfully catching his calf this last January, Rust has devoted himself to the daily care and training of[Read More…]
Thrills, spills and a growing jackpot at the Meeker rodeo
MEEKER | The stakes are getting higher for bull riders taking their chances at the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series. Thus far, no riders have finished a ride this season, boosting the winnings by $3,000 next week for a lucky and/or talented rider. Results from the July 18 rodeo are as[Read More…]
ERBM hosts softball tournaments
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted a league softball tournament Saturday. Seven teams played in the 8-10 year old group at 6th Street Field and three teams competed in the 11-13 age group at Paintbrush Park. Meeker’s 11-13 year old team won the championship trophy with a score of 30-9[Read More…]
Meeker well represented at Colo. Springs Tough Mudder
A dozen Meekerites took to the Tough Mudder competition last weekend at Fort Carson, near Colorado Springs. Tobey and Rachel Willey tackled the 10 Mile course. Suzan and Holt Pelloni, April Allen, Matt, Jess and Tanner Franks, Erin and Kayla Burwell, and Allen and Margurite Slaugh competed in the 5[Read More…]
Parkour! Parkour! Young black bear demonstrates agility skills
This young — and athletic — bear was seen last Wednesday evening on the west side of Meeker by several residents. Local photographer Samme Purkey caught these shots of the bear climbing a fence before hightailing it towards China Wall. To see more of Purkey’s photos visit her Instagram account[Read More…]
