The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Pat Bohen, who resided on Black Sulphur creek, this county, at one time, was shot and killed near Glenwood in the latter part of last week, by a man named V.W. Cooley, who had rented a portion of Bohen’s ranch. A dispute arose[Read More…]
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Conservation District planning meeting
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District is hosting their Long Range Planning meeting Nov. 26, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center (200 Main St. Meeker, Colorado 81641). This is Rio Blanco County landowners’ opportunity to provide input regarding the White River Conservation District’s priorities during the[Read More…]
CNCC preps for big change
MEEKER | Colorado Northwestern Community College is preparing to make changes in Meeker. “To offer more diverse affordable learning opportunities we determined it was necessary to make several fundamental changes to our operations in Meeker,” said Director of Community Education Sasha Nelson. Nelson, who began her work with the college[Read More…]
Rangely Trash Bash …
(Above) BLM employees and Deputy Travis Mobley carry a discarded clothes dryer to the trailer to be properly disposed of. (Right) 4-H members Dixie and Dusty Hall pick up discarded clay pigeons and shotgun shells on public lands near Rangely during the Rangely Trash Bash on Nov. 8, 2019. Roxie[Read More…]
Buuuuuugle …
Here are the winners from Wednesday night November 6, 2019 GRAND CHAMPION ELK BUGLING – Raegan Clatterbaugh (3rd Grade) 1st Grade – 1st place Milo Brennan 2nd place Brodee Kilduff 3rd place Daxten Koenig 2nd Grade – 1st place Davin Rust 2nd place Jaxson McPherson 3rd place Toren Gates 3rd[Read More…]
Obituary: John Andrew Urbanik
John Andrew Urbanik Sept. 16, 1956 ~ Nov. 4, 2019 John Andrew Urbanik passed away Nov. 4, 2019, in Grand Junction, Colorado, after a courageous battle with leukemia. John was born Sept. 16, 1956, in East Carbon (Dragerton), Utah, to Albert George and Lillian Grames Urbanik and was the fifth[Read More…]
Appreciate your community animal shelters year-round
RBC | An often overlooked and under-appreciated asset in our local communities is our animal shelters. Defined as a refuge to protect and house; Rio Blanco County is fortunate to have two fantastic animal shelters in each community. Bringing together hopeful critters and loving homes is one of the things[Read More…]
Historical Society joins Colorado Gives
RBC | You can now donate to the Rio Blanco County Historical Society online at coloradogives.org (https://tinyurl.com/y62eylsd). Colorado Gives is a year-round, online giving website that has raised more than $296 million for Colorado nonprofits since 2007. Donors can set up recurring donations, memorial donations, fundraising pages, and more for[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Nov. 4-10, 2019
Meeker Dispatch Center administered 473 phone calls last week including 23- 911 calls, 51 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 151 outgoing calls. A total of 180 calls for service were created, 78 for the Sheriff’s Office, 73 for MPD. Note the department breakdown of calls may differ[Read More…]
Obituary: Frank Sizemore
Frank Sizemore Jan. 14, 1947 ~ Oct. 15, 2019 On Oct. 15, 2019, our beloved friend, father, brother, grandpa, uncle, brother-in-law, cousin and husband Frank Sizemore passed away from complications due to COPD. Frank C. Sizemore was born Jan. 14, 1947, in Hayden, Colorado, to Roscoe M. and Avis M.[Read More…]
PreK playground gets a facelift
MEEKER | In the spring of 2019, Meeker Elementary was awarded two grants to improve the quality and add age-appropriate equipment to the preschool playground. The Buell Foundation invests in quality programs that can demonstrate success in helping children thrive. The Buell Grant of $55,000 was supplemented with $5,000 in-kind[Read More…]
Peachy …
The cast of James and the Giant Peach Jr. has put in hours of practice for its upcoming performances Nov. 21-23. Tickets are only available in advance at Blanco Cellars and the Little Cheese Shop and the Meeker Chamber. For details on time, date and location, please see the ad[Read More…]
