Trichia Lynn (Bishop) Walker was born Dec. 3, 1969, in Colorado Springs to Rick and Linda Bishop. She went home to be with her Redeemer on Aug. 19, 2016. The cause of death was brain cancer.
Meeker
Meeker and Rangely districts change to full-day kindergarten
RBC I This fall, the Rangely and Meeker school districts have transitioned from a traditional half-day kindergarten to a full-day program in which the county’s five-year-old students will begin attending school on the same seven-and-a-half-hour schedule as the older students.
Princess Gala fundraiser Friday for Meeker’s traveling dance team
MEEKER I Do you have a little princess at home? Does she love sparkles, believe in magic and can sing Princess Elsa’s “Let It Go” flawlessly?
County high school sports begin
RBC I Rangely High School students were back in the classroom on Aug. 15 while Meeker students started Monday. Practice of fall sports officially started Aug. 15, and three days later, Rangely’s golf team was already competing.
213-mile poker run Saturday a fundraiser for Meeker teen Bradi Bland’s medical expenses
MEEKER I “Caitlyn was Bradi’s first crush; that’s how I met him,” said Cassie McGuire with a smile as she recalled her daughter and classmate Bradi Bland as preschoolers. “Brinda (Bradi’s mother) came up to me after school one day and said, ‘Bradi is in love with your daughter!’ and[Read More…]
Meeker woman chosen as ambassador for int’l women’s hiking organization
MEEKER I A Meeker wife, mother, grandmother, dutiful daughter-in-law, dental assistant, receptionist and entrepreneur has been chosen to be an ambassador for the international Hike Like a Woman (HLAW) organization. Jill Norcross Dunbar announced on Facebook on Aug. 1 that she has been selected to “be a part of this[Read More…]
Concerts at the top of the new attractions during the Classic
MEEKER I New events will complement the world-class sheepdog competition in Meeker for the 30th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, Sept. 7- 11.
Meeker Sheepdog Classic has vast, colorful 30-year history
MEEKER I Boasting 30 years of legacy and traditions, Meeker’s Ute Park will once again be brimming with dogs, sheep and people for the annual Meeker Classic Champion Sheepdog Trials Sept. 7-11. Known as the “go-to trial” around the world, the Meeker Classic features 140 dog/handler teams matched up against[Read More…]
Birth…
Makelle Grace Aldridge was born Sunday, July 14, 2016, at 12:35 a.m., weighing 7 pounds, 10 ounces and measuring 20 inches long.
Obituary: Deena Hallmark Archibeque
Deena Hallmark Archibeque was born in 1959 in Colorado Springs to Robert and Patsy Hallmark. Deena was actually raised by Pat and J.O. Wieland and grew up in Rio Blanco County, Colo.
Band in the Park…
MACC to meet on Monday
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet Monday, Aug. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old West Heritage Culture Center, 517 Park St., in Meeker.
