MEEKER I Local high school basketball players from around the state got a taste of what it really takes to elevate their game to the next level when the Jason Otter School of Basketball came to town June 5.
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Smith siblings victors in junior golf tournament
MEEKER I “I’m taking the credit and their winnings,” former Rifle coach Jack Smith said with a smile after his three grandkids won their respective divisions in the Meeker Junior Golf tournament. Siblings Kyler, Jacob and Masi Smith all won, including Kyler having the best score of the day last[Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • Game Warden Gentry arrested Wheaton Clark and Loyal Mack on Sunday for killing deer out of season. • Nearly everyone in Meeker was out Monday evening viewing the total eclipse of the moon. The night was perfectly clear and the moon was[Read More…]
Burnell completes AIT at Fort Jordan, Ga.
MEEKER I PVT 2 Jon Burnell was graduated from AIT (Advanced Individual Training) at Fort Jordan, Ga. He just finished a surprise 10 day leave in Rozet and Gillette, Wyo., visiting family and friends there. His parents are Jody and Caleb Gardner of Rozet, Wyo., and Sam Burnell. He has[Read More…]
PMC says thanks to fire and rescue squad
Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank the volunteers of the Meeker Fire and Rescue District for their quick response, which was both effective and reassuring, when lightning struck a tree at the PMC Home Health house on June 19.
Community barbecue Aug. 5 in City Park
MEEKER I The Colorado Environmental Coalition and the Wilderness Society will host a free community barbecue from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5 at the City Park pavilion, said Sasha Nelson, the group’s northwest region organizer.
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Best wishes to everyone participating in the Rio Blanco County Fair this coming week. Last week’s rain sparked a few wildfires in RBC, one of which is visible from Hwy. 13 north of Meeker.
Getting a permanent bite on things
Kindall waits 15 years for implant MEEKER I In September 1995, Marcus Kindall, age 6, wanted to show the neighbor his horse so he got a coffee can of grain. “We had all of the rideable horses at the house in town in preparation for a bighorn sheep hunt and[Read More…]
Cojocaru completes basic training in Mo.
MEEKER I Pvt. Nick Cojocaru was graduated from BCT (Basic Combat Training) in Fort Leonardwood, Mo., and will remain there for his AIT (Advanced Individual Training). His wife, Tara, children Isaac and Brooke, and niece Cherokee Burnell, were able to attend his graduation.
Roy McKee gives last testimony to his community
Editor’s note: Roy McKee died peacefully at his ranch July 17. He was one year shy of his 100th birthday, which would have been Sept. 14. At his service last Thursday, a letter was read that had been written by Roy with the intention it be shared at his funeral.[Read More…]
Caves closed due to White-Nose Syndrome
MEEKER I On Tuesday, the Deputy Regional Forester, Tony Dixon, announced a temporary public restriction to all caves and abandoned mines on U.S. Forest Service lands within the five-state Rocky Mountain Region. This closure order will be in effect for one year and affects hundreds of caves and about 30,000[Read More…]
Candidate Hickenlooper in Meeker Monday
MEEKER I John Hickenlooper, mayor of Denver and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will be in Meeker from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Meeker Hotel lobby. The public is invited to meet him and ask questions.
