Donald William Brown, 97, of Meeker, Colo., passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2014, at his home. He was born to William H. Brown and Sara Mae Hull Brown in Julesburg, Colo., Feb. 24, 1917.
Meeker
Range Call pageant has new director(s)
MEEKER I Most grateful that the news came later instead of never, Meeker Range Call director Kim Ekstrom announced Friday that a new director had surfaced for the annual Range Call Pageant, which brings to life the story of the Meeker Massacre at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds during the[Read More…]
Meeker Fishing Day is Saturday
MEEKER I Meeker-area youths are invited to join the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. as they team up with Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Meeker Lions Club for the Free Meeker Youth Fishing Day at Circle Park,[Read More…]
Businesses close…
Pioneers launches new funding drive for hospital
MEEKER I This next year, the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation (PHF) will be working hard to gather the resources to add enhanced services at the new Pioneers Medical Center. The new medical center will carry forward the existing services of the health clinic, the hospital and emergency services and the Walbridge[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor: Barone Middle School thanks volunteers
Dear Editor: As Barone Middle School wraps up a fantastic year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our many volunteers who have enriched the learning experiences for our kids.
Obituary: Bill Brennan
Bill was born in Rifle, Colorado, to Mike and Helen Brennan and was the sixth of eight children. He attended Rifle High School and was drafted into the U.S. Navy in December 1943, during his senior year of high school.
Vicky Tate retires after 34 years with MSD
MEEKER I One of the advantages to living in a small town is the number of exceptional teachers who possess such perseverance that they impact two generations of learners.
Weinholdt~Reidinger Engagement
Kalene Weinholdt and Chris Reidinger, both of Meeker, are very happy to officially announce their engagement.
Meeker Beavers win Colorado River Valley Championship
RBC I This was the first year youth baseball teams from Rio Blanco County joined the Colorado River Valley Little League, which includes Rifle, Silt, New Castle and now Meeker and Rangely, and it was a Rio Blanco County championship in the season-ending tournament, held in Rifle.
Moyer~Scott Engagement
Gary and Betty Lou Moyer of Meeker are happy to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kelly, to Matt Scott, son of Keith and Laury Scott of Grand Junction.
