ARRESTS A 47-year-old male was arrested on 3/1/2024 on a Rio Blanco County felony warrant. He bonded on 3/2/2024 through a bondsman. CALL SUMMARIES 2/25/2024 @ 4:28 am. A report of a suspicious vehicle came into the Communications Center. The vehicle was parked by the restrooms at the Trail &[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 7th, 2024
Color for the Quilter Workshop March 16 MEEKER | This all-day workshop by Pat Daggett will address the ins and outs of color. Using fabric swatches and crayons we will explore complementary colors, split complementaries, hue, value, and color temperature. All of which are different tools that can be used[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 7th, 2024
Registered RBC voters,participate in the caucus Dear Editor, We are privileged to live in America where we enjoy the benefits of a democratic society. How blessed we all are! However, with privilege and blessing comes responsibility and effort. We have a representative government. A government that is “of the people,[Read More…]
History Lessons – M.T. Streeter (Part 1)
The July 23, 1930, edition of the Craig Empire Courier carried the obituary of M. T. Streeter, “one of the greatest promoters of the West, who for many years had interests in Northwestern, CO, died Sunday in Oklahoma City, OK, … A sudden heart attack is given as the cause[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 38
White River Agency, Colorado May 5, 1879 Sir: The working force at this agency has been reduced during April by four men, who, as previously reported, have gone into business on their own account or returned to their farms. Three men are on their way hither to fill their vacancies.[Read More…]
Cowboy of the past…and rancher of the future
It is easy to connect the cowboy to the past; a bit more challenging to connect modern day producers to the future. The work is similar in both the bygone era and the livestock caretakers of today. The goal of the early day cowboy was to care for the animals[Read More…]
Obituary – Julie Anne Justus
June 12, 1960 ~March 1, 2024 Julie Anne Justus was born on June 12, 1960, to David and Jeanette Justus in Rangely, Colorado. Julie, (Jules, as her friends called her), was a very strong, independent and adventurous person. She was a hard worker, and had a passion for animals. Her[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 7th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Of all meddlers, there is none who get it in the solar plexus quite so hard as those who meddle with love. The chap who used to be so sure that our winters were growing warmer now has his donuts, and, perhaps frosted ears.[Read More…]
Lady Panthers head to state
Team secures state berth with two exciting home wins. The lady Panthers added yet another accolade to their 2023/2024 season. The Panthers are the CHSAA State Tournament Region 2 Champions after securing two victories on their home court on Friday, March 1, and Saturday, March 2. The first game as[Read More…]
Elks Hoop Shoot
Rangely seventh grader Kinlie Plummer, after taking first place in both the local and regional Elks Hoop Shoots, advanced to the state competition last weekend in Salida, Colorado. Plummer was up against some very tough competition, as the reigning national champion was competing. Plummer shot very well and was one[Read More…]
Meeker Boys Basketball
The Cowboys ended their season at regionals this years after a valiant effort. Top scorers included Ethan Quinn, Jace Mobley, and Ryan Sullivan. Amber Garcia photos
Public Notices – March 7th, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE TOWN OF MEEKER MUNICIPAL ELECTION APRIL 2, 2024 NOTICE TO VOTERS To be eligible to vote in the Municipal Election, you must be a U.S. citizen, at least eighteen years of age, a resident of the Town of Meeker and have resided in the State of Colorado twenty-two[Read More…]
