MEEKER I County fair is all about the kids, and Ed and Bonnie Coryell have worked more than 30 years to keep the traditions, clubs and events alive.
Features
Fires burn more than 1,600 acres in Rio Blanco County
RBC I Lightning started the Powell and Little Duck fires in Rio Blanco County last week, burning more than 1,600 acres before monsoon rains helped more than 200 firefighters and a Type II fire management team contain the blazes.
Rangely baseball teams thriving
RANGELY I The Rangely High School baseball team hosted the fifth annual Rangely Invitational Tournament last weekend and did very well.
Mural showcases local industries, attractions
RANGELY I Until the 1980s, when Dawna Wardell first painted the west wall at 117 W. Main St., the building was serviceable but not noticeable. It housed The Insurance Office in the 1960s and the Family Video store in the ’80s and ’90s. Wardell’s mural, a mountain scene depicting deer[Read More…]
Watt family has long history in Meeker
MEEKER I The Watt family gathered for a reunion on the Fourth of July to celebrate generations of family and fun.
Glasscock receives medal
MEEKER I Brice Glasscock, an IT technician for Rio Blanco County and a Staff Sergeant in the 928th Area Support Medical Battalion (ASMC) National Guard Unit based in Montrose, Colo., was surprised when his commander, Major Ed McLean, presented him with the Meritorious Service Medal last weekend when he reported[Read More…]
MACC, Shepherd’s launch “Paint the Wall” contest
MEEKER I Shepherd’s Office Outfitters and the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council [MACC] are pleased to announce the “Paint the Wall” downtown mural competition.
Hand in hand for 49 years
RANGELY I Working hard, playing hard, and doing it all together is one of the keys for success in Darryle and Sue Baker’s 49 years of marriage.
Swimmingly Spectacular
The Rangely Hurricane swimmers tackled the waters Thursday, June 28, at their annual USA Swimming Swim-a-Thon.
Affordable housing in Rangely area
RANGELY I Community officials have long been concerned with the affordability and availability of housing, whether for rent or for purchase.
Hurricanes!
The Hurricanes split up this past weekend to race in both Delta and Powell, Wyo.
Winter or summer: There’s always a Hilkey helping
RBC I From the snow on the mountaintops to the dirt in the arena, Don and Rosemary Hilkey help make events special in Meeker.


