May 10, 1947 ~ April 29, 2025 Leasil Victor “Lee” Davis, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lee was born on May 10, 1947, in Meeker, Colorado. Lee grew up in Meeker and graduated from Meeker High School. After completing his education, he proudly[Read More…]
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MHS PROM 2025
The 2025 Meeker High School Prom Royalty were announced Saturday at the dance. (Left to right) Montey Franklin (2nd attendant), Clay Crawford (1st attendant), Cade Blunt (king), Reese Clatterbaugh (queen), Charlie Rogers (1st attendant), Joelle Soler (2nd attendant), and crown bearers Clifford Lane and Tayslyn Dinwiddie.
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 20-26, 2025
ARRESTS 4/23/2025- A 39 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Violation of a Protection Order, Resisting Arrest and Escape. 4/24/2025- A 28 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Failure to Appear. 4/24/2025 @ 11:58 am. A 57 year-old male was[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – May 1st, 2025
Thank you from Giant Step Preschool & Child Care Dear Editor: On behalf of Giant Step Preschool & Child Care, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who donated to our Walking Taco Bar and Soda Fundraiser. Your generosity helped make our event a wonderful success. Because[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Standby
0600, Nov. 10, 1975 The Coast Guard Cutter Mesquite had just moored portside to, City dock, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. With the engine room secured, it was time to head up to the mess deck for breakfast. It had been a long four-week buoy run on the north end of Lake[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Is the era of cooperation gone?
I was with a friend recently and we ran into a small group of friends. Casual, light conversation was the name of the game until it wasn’t. The tension kept building before someone inadvertently inserted a remark that was on the edge of politics and religion. Discussing those subjects reasonably have[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS Letters from history No. 80
Denver, Colo. July 5, 1879 To Hon. N.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C.; Reports reach me daily that a band of White River Utes are off their reservation, destroying forest and game, near North and Middle Parks..They have already burned millions of dollars of timber, and are intimidating[Read More…]
Rangely track and field excels at back-to-back meets
RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field team had a packed weekend, competing in back-to-back meets. The Panthers first faced off against 18 teams at the Clint Wells Invitational in Craig, Colorado, before dominating a smaller field of four teams at the Hayden Valley Track Meet in Hayden,[Read More…]
PIANO RECITAL
Sunday, April 27, Laura Klinzmann held her annual spring piano recital entitled, “Costumes and Cookies.”
ERBM highlights community impact, operational efficiency in 2024 Annual Report
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (ERBM) has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of growth, change, innovation, and meaningful community impact. In April 2024, ERBM welcomed Josh Embrey as its new Executive Director. Since joining the team, Josh has focused on strengthening internal[Read More…]
Kelley, Etchart to receive Fretwell Outstanding Educator awards
MEEKER | MHS distinguished faculty member’s Kathleen Kelley and Naomi Etchart, have been selected to receive the prestigious Elbert K. Fretwell Award for Outstanding Educators at the annual MHS awards ceremony at Meeker High School Auditorium set for 2:00 PM on Wednesday May 7. Ben Quinn, MHS Fine arts Educator[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – Louis ‘Medic’ Adams
A celebration of life for Louis ‘Medic’ Adams wll be held Saturday, May 10 at the Luttrell Barn (411 Emerson St.) in Craig, Colorado, at 2 p.m.
