Special to the Herald Winning 18 games in the regular season, winning a regular season 1A/2A Western Slope League Championship, scoring 90 points in a single game, adding two more wins to the win column, and Coach Mergelman winning her 175-game of her career were the numerous headlines for the[Read More…]
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Panthers v. Tigers: Season-ender goes into OT
On Tuesday, Feb. 20 the Rangely Panthers attempted to keep their season alive traveling to Hayden, Colorado, to take on the Tigers in the district tournament play-in game. Earlier this year the Panthers made the same trip and ended up falling 69-49. The Panthers came out of the gates[Read More…]
TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME
The Meeker High School baseball and softball teams held their first joint auction and fundraiser Sunday evening, the Take Me Out to the Ball Game Auction and Fundraiser with more than 130 in attendance. “We cannot thank your sponsors enough for their generous support,” commented softball head coach Kendal Bergman.[Read More…]
Navigating the journey: a counselor’s guide to dementia care
In this Q&A style column, HopeWest Meeker counselor Judy Eskelson offers advice for caregivers who are supporting loved ones diagnosed with dementia or Alzheimer’s. Eskelson, who also brings her experience as a nurse practitioner, shares her insights on how families can provide support, face common challenges, communicate effectively, and benefit[Read More…]
CPW license requirements change this year
PRESS RELEASE Hunters hoping to draw a big game license in Colorado in 2024 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2024 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1-April 2 at 8 p.m.[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 29th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Spring can’t be far off. A solitary blackbird made its appearance the other day. Late reports from the Douglas Creek and Rangely sections of the range indicate that cattle losses will be large. An unusually heavy fall of snow and a limited supply of[Read More…]
WRBM DADDY DAUGHTER DINNER
The WRBM Recreation and Park District hosted their annual Daddy Daughter Dinner in February. Everyone enjoyed a night out with dinner, games, cookie decorating, and a little dancing. “We would like to give a big THANK YOU to the Dillon Brothers for providing an amazing dinner!” WRBM said. WRBM photos
RIO HAPPENINGS: Feb. 11-17, 2024
ARRESTS 2/18/2023 A female party was arrested by Meeker PD for 2 warrants and transported to jail. 2/12/2024 A female party was arrested by Meeker PD for violating a protection order and transported to jail. She was issued a PR bond on 2/13/2024. CALL SUMMARIES 2/11/2024 @ 6:38 pm. A[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 22nd, 2024
Grand opening for Mountain Sage Therapeutics Feb. 29 MEEKER | You’re invited to the grand opening of Mountain Sage Therapeutics on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 6-8 p.m. at 640 Main St., Suite B (next to Rocky Mountain Hairbenders). Enter to win one of three prizes. Light refreshments provided. Mountain Sage[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS – Knowledge of people
Jay Sullivan asked if I could write a story on how knowing history can help us with our current interactions with people. I had to think really hard on this one. My brain strains very easily. I generally steer clear of writing articles that try to improve other people. I[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 22nd, 2024
Who’s really behind the Wolf Creek Reservoir? Dear Editor, Have you ever wondered about the real reason behind the huge Wolf Creek Reservoir proposed by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD)? A few miles east of Utah just off Highway 64, is a proposed project larger than anything in[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from history, No. 35
White River Agency, Colorado, April 28, 1879 Sir: Yours of the 12th instant, “C Colo. C., 10, ‘79”, inclosing affidavit in regard to loss of property of Mrs. N. J. Elliot by the Utes is received, and I note that you direct me to take “the action required by department[Read More…]
