Hattie Brennan would like to announce the arrival of her new baby brother, Milo Soren Brennan.
Meeker
Little League district champions
RBC I “These girls are amazing,” Meeker’s Rick Dodds said. Dodds, along with Rangely’s Andy Shaffer and Kelly Brown, coach the Rio Blanco American Legion 14-and-under girls’ fast-pitch softball team, made up of four girls from Meeker, four from Rangely, one from Rifle, one from Parachute and one from New[Read More…]
Obituary: James Hale White
This is a story of enduring love and devotion. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather, James Hale White, passed away on June 11, 2013.
Historical Society history camp concludes
MEEKER I Rio Blanco County Historical Society partnered with ERBM Recreation and Park District to provide Meeker children an opportunity to discover history in their own backyard. History Camp was conducted each Thursday in June with approximately 15 youths in attendance each week.
Upcoming golfers…
Meeker golf pro Jim Cook gives golf lessons to local children as part of an ERBM Recreation and Parks program.
Visitors find Range Call a great time
MEEKER I The annual Meeker Range Call celebration is one that takes tremendous planning, preparation and of course, performances from the variety of talents from town and outside.
Coed Softball…
The 2013 Coed Softball season, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Parks District, started Monday with seven teams registered, including the defending champions, Rangely True Value Hardware, and six teams from Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: Meeker a welcoming town
Dear Editor: A couple of weeks ago, I had the honor of doing a book signing at Wendll’s Wondrous Things, and it was an enlightening experience. Wendy and Bobby Gutierrez were exception
History of local churches topic of historical society event
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco Historical Society had an educational and entertaining quarterly meeting at St. James Episcopal Church in Meeker June 30. The meeting was held in the hall named for Father Will Richards, in honor of guest speaker Andrew Cooley, who was in character as Father Richards.
Letter to the Editor: Salute to Jon Wangnild
Dear Editor: On behalf of Colorado Parks and Wildlife, we would like to thank all of the agencies, entities and community members who contributed so much to the funeral service and ceremony for wildlife officer Jon Wangnild, whom we tragically lost on June 27.
Meeker girl wins $1,000 Sheepdog Trial scholarship
MEEKER I Volunteers are the lifeblood of any vibrant community and an essential part of what led to Aubrey Walsh of Meeker being named the recipient of the 2013 Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship.
4-H Livestock Team ends successful season
RBC I The Rio Blanco County 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed in 11 contests in 2013, put three members on the Colorado State 4-H All-State Livestock Judging Teams and won at least one national trip to the Western National Round-Up FFA Livestock Judging contest in January.