On Dec. 5, 2023, Community First Foundation and FirstBank will be presenting the 2023 Colorado Gives Day. Colorado Gives Day is a tradition started in 2010 in which Coloradans can donate funds in support of statewide nonprofit organizations. The program has raised more than $415 million. Colorado Gives Day is[Read More…]
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Obituary – Jennifer Ilene (Wood) Leonetti
March 13, 1978 ~ Nov. 20, 2023 Jennifer (Jenny) Leonetti entered her eternal home in Heaven on Nov. 20, 2023, after a year-long courageous battle with an aggressive and fast-moving cancer. She was born to Claude and Karen Wood at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She joined an[Read More…]
Obituary – Connie Marie (Tegrotenhuis) Shuss
Feb. 16, 1951 ~ Nov. 21, 2023 Connie was born on Feb. 16, 1951, to Kenneth and Betty Tegrotenhuis in Delta, Colorado. She was the third of four children. Connie grew up working on the family farm and orchards, showing 4-H pigs, and she was also a cheerleader for the[Read More…]
Obituary – George Edwin Durham
Aug. 25, 1933 ~ Nov. 19, 2023 George Edwin, “Ged,” Durham was born on Aug. 25, 1933, to Harry and Olive Durham. He was born on the family ranch on Waddle Creek in Hamilton, Colorado. George spent the majority of his life as a rancher. He fed the cows with[Read More…]
Busy pre-season schedule for lady Panthers
Basketball is off to an excellent start for the Rangely High School lady Panthers. The 2023/2024 team returns its eight top scorers from last season, where it placed seventh in the Colorado 2A girls’ basketball state tournament. Seniors Ryann Mergelman (10.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3 steals and 3.2 assists per[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – November 30th, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Deputy Game Wardens Slaughter and Walze arrested William Cardinell, Jr., and two parties named Harris and Scott last Saturday on Piceance for alleged violation of the game laws. The accused were brought to Meeker and turned loose without charges being preferred against them. It[Read More…]
APPRECIATION
Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle presented outgoing school board president Kevin Amack with a gift of appreciation for his service at the Nov. 27 board meeting. Bill deVergie has been nominated and approved as the incoming president of the school board.
From long wait list to high costs, finding a therapist in Colorado is harder than it should be
In communities across Northern Colorado, people are struggling with their mental health while also struggling to get the care they need. The problem is widespread. Around a quarter of residents reported having poor mental health in the most recent Colorado Health Access Survey. Out of the 1 in 6 Coloradans[Read More…]
Winter travel season begins on the White River Nat’l Forest
The White River National Forest winter travel season is underway. During the winter season, all wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White River National Forest[Read More…]
ATTITUDES OF GRATITUDE
Meeker High School students and staff were asked by intern Opal Munger to think of unusual things they’re thankful for–there is always, always, something to be thankful for! I’m grateful for good snow tires, even though we don’t have any snow. ~ Spencer Gates Zachary Lane Bryan. ~ Haley Weston I’m[Read More…]
Colorado lawmakers pass property tax relief as special session wraps up; bills to reduce tax rate, equalize refund checks signed
The Colorado Legislature wrapped up its four-day special session focused on property taxes on Monday with some drama, ushering through a relief plan that closely resembles the core of a failed ballot measure and additional bills with targeted relief for low-income Coloradans and renters. “The call for this special session[Read More…]
Four Leaf Clovers hosting drive for animal shelters
The Four Leaf Clovers Community Club is having a collection drive for Rio Blanco County’s animal shelters. We will collect items Nov. 29 during the Parade of Lights in downtown Meeker. Please bring your items to our drop-off table. The Meeker shelter would like dry food, treats, washable toys, collars,[Read More…]
