The 34th annual Colorado Grand rolled into downtown Meeker Tuesday with 100s of classic cars and thousands of dollars in donations for the Meeker Lions Club and HopeWest. Volunteers served the group lunch before they set out on the next leg of their journey.
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That Classic magic …
The 36th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials entertained hundreds of attendees this past week. Here are some photos from the event.
Stolen millions returned
Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District recovers Wolf Creek funds; public requests better access to meetings. RBC | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) board of directors met on Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023, for their monthly meeting, giving more specifics on the theft and reported recovery of millions of dollars.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 3-9, 2023
ARRESTS 9/10/2023-A 32 year old male party was arrested by Rangely PD and transported to Moffat County Jail on several charges to include: 2nd degree assault, menacing, domestic violence, third degree assault, child abuse and obstruction of a peace officer CALL SUMMARIES 9/3/2023 @ 4:15 pm. Several college age students[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss conservation, crickets and more
RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard an update on activities from Callie Scritchfield, executive director of the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts. Scritchfield said seeking long-term, sustainable funding has been “priority one.” Scritchfield said the districts are administering 14 grants[Read More…]
Guest Column: Lost
By ED PECK All who wander are not lost. Except guys. We get lost, we are not just wandering. Of course, we claim we are taking “the scenic route,” but we are lost. Part of the creed written on the back of our “Man Card” says, “Never Stop and Ask[Read More…]
All Aboard
Meeker was visited by the Colorado Airstream Club during the Meeker Classic. They brought with them a large donation to the Meeker Food Bank. Willie Delgado, the organizer of the food drive, has been collecting donations since February, and even asked his friends and loved ones to donate nonperishables in[Read More…]
BLM shares key findings in Wolf Creek meetings
The BLM conducted two public meetings in Rio Blanco County this week, with a third virtual meeting set for Wednesday after press time, regarding the Wolf Creek Reservoir projects. Key findings from the Situational Assessment were shared. RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted two public meetings in[Read More…]
Cowboys conquer Skiers 42-21
MEEKER | There was a night and day difference between the first and second half of the Cowboy v. Skiers football game last Friday. “I don’t think we really made any adjustments,” said head coach Andy Coryell. “Really it came down to talking at the half about executing and getting[Read More…]
Days Gone By – September 14, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago One evening last week as State Game Warden J.S. Swan was crossing the state bridge at Glenwood he met a heavily laden pack animal, and upon investigation, he found it loaded with deer killed before the season opened. The offender was John Wetzill[Read More…]
Welcome Back to School! New And Returning Faces at MSD
By Chris Selle | MSD Superintendent MEEKER | I am proud to be a Meeker Cowboy! Much of that pride results from the excellent educators who work in Meeker School District RE-1. As with any school year, we have made wonderful additions to our staff and are excited that the[Read More…]
Welcome to the Classic!
Faansie Basson: finding balance with sheep and life By Anne S. Hatch MEEKER | There is a well-kept secret. In early September, as summer slowly slips into the rearview mirror, people flock to Meeker, Colorado, a small town located 225 miles west of Denver and 100 miles northeast of Grand[Read More…]
