Frank Edward Oldland April 2, 1936 ~ April 8, 2023 Frank Edward Oldland, 87, died of natural causes on April 8, 2023, at HopeWest Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born April 2, 1936, to H. John and Audrey Macy (Ruckman) Oldland at their family ranch west of Meeker,[Read More…]
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Obituary: Susan Ann Frederickson
Susan Ann Frederickson Jan. 14, 1946 ~ July 27, 2023 Our beloved Susan Ann Fredrickson left us on the morning of Thursday, July 27, 2023. Susan was surrounded by the people she loved most. She has left behind a loving husband, daughter, son, sister, four adoring grandchildren, and many more. [Read More…]
Obituary: Emma Jean McNaughton Murray
Emma Jean McNaughton Murray Jan. 24, 1940 ~ Aug. 5, 2023 Emma Jean McNaughton Murray passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 83 or as she would say “29 and holding.” Jean was born in Vernal, Utah, on Jan. 24, 1940, to James Taft and Evylen Massey[Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR 2023
The HT thanks photographer Kim Ekstrom for sharing photos from fair. Results will be published when they are submitted. Congratulations to all!
Marlins win state champ for third year
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins USA Swim Team had 11 swimmers qualify for the Colorado USA Scottie Aschermann Seasonal State Championship Swim Meet in Fort Morgan, Colorado, last weekend. These swimmers were successful individually and as a team. The Meeker Marlins won the “Small Team” division for the third consecutive[Read More…]
GOLF BEGINS …
Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf and cornhole tournament Aug. 18
MEEKER | The 2023 Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf and cornhole tournament is set for Aug. 18. The golf tournament begins at 1 p.m. and will be a four-man scramble (teams are randomly selected.) Cost is $60/person and includes 9 holes, cart and shirt. The cornhole tournament starts at 3:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Winner, winner …
Sean Berry provided the first correct guess for the latest “history mystery” object. The item in question is a Cremo Cigar Tobacco leaf cutter from the 1800s. Steven Brickey Photo
Church in the park
MEEKER | Sunday, Aug. 6 approximately 400 people – representing at least five congregations, came together to have “church” in Town Park Pavilion! It was a joy-filled time with music by the Church at Meeker. The other participating congregations were from White River Methodist Church, New Creation Church, Meeker[Read More…]
Innovative collaboration leads to new South Fork bridge
MEEKER | The White River National Forest has a new bridge across the South Fork, made possible by a unique collaboration between the US Air Force Academy, the US Forest Service and Rio Blanco County. “This is my pride and joy,” said Greg Rosenmerkel, project lead. Rosenmerkel was a civil[Read More…]
Fill your weekend with County Fair fun
RBC | There’s a lot more of the Rio Blanco County Fair happening Thursday through Saturday! Thursday don’t miss the swine show at 9 a.m., followed by the Stockgrowers BBQ and the Woolgrowers lamb kabob starting at 11 a.m. The sheep lead contest starts at 1:30 p.m., and the exhibit[Read More…]
Ribbon cutting for White River Village garden
RBC | In February 2023, White River Village was awarded a grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation to build raised garden beds for its residents to plant and maintain. On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the official opening of the gardens. Residents have been hard at work[Read More…]
