Jennie Lee (Clapper) Mullally was born to Irvin “Spec” Clapper and Josephine “Josie” (Davis) Clapper at Pioneers Hospital on June 2, 1953. Following a 17-year battle with cancer, she left her earthly home from the same hospital on July 3, 2012, at age 59.
Meeker
BLM begins gathering of 50 horses
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is scheduled to begin an emergency gather of about 50 horses on Sunday in the West Douglas Herd Area south of Rangely.
Obituary: Matthew Phillips
Matthew D. Phillips, 54, passed away July 8, 2012, at Broomfield Skilled Nursing Facility from complications with prostate cancer.
Craig man dies in accident
RBC I A vehicle accident on Colowyo Mine property claimed the life of mine employee Jason Kawcak last Saturday.
Pennies Plus…
MEEKER I Last week, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society (RBCHS) invited its Pennies Plus junior ambassador, Sarah Welle, to help courier the accumulated buckets and bags of loose change to Mountain Valley Bank for a deposit.
Dog days of summer
Sydney Cochran’s dog, Bucky, gives local veterinarian Stacy Hudleson some love. Hudleson, Kathy Sizemore with the Town of Meeker and Ann Franklin with the local Marvelous Mutts 4-H Club were at City Park to give discounted rabies and distemper shots to local dogs. Make plans to attend the Dog Wash[Read More…]
Drought demands extra measures at WREA
MEEKER I With the drought conditions and fire danger at historic levels around the state, White River Electric has implemented changes to its normal procedures in restoring power in the event of an electrical power outage.
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.
Grand opening …
Shepherd’s Office Outfitters held a grand opening of its new office supply store which offers electronics, travel, cellular services and of course office supplies at 640 Main St. in downtown Meeker.
Engagement: Cochran~McKinney
Sydney Rose Cochran proudly presents her mother, Rhonda Faye Cochran, to Vincent Lee McKinney, father of Rueben, Elijah, Michah and Hannah, to be joined in holy matrimony Aug. 11, 2012, at Meeker United Methodist Church in Meeker, Colo., at 2 p.m. with a reception to follow. No gifts please.
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…]
Range Call 2012 Gallery
Photos from events and activities at the 2012 Range Call Celebration.