Meeker

Tawny Halandras is new president of MVB branch

MEEKER I Since a branch of Mountain Valley Bank opened in Meeker in 2004, Bruce Clatterbaugh has been the face of the bank. That is changing. Clatterbaugh, who has been the bank’s branch president, announced his retirement, effective July 31. Tawny Halandras will become the new face of the bank[Read More…]

Meeker Locals

Another Range Call celebration has come and gone. Hopefully everyone is rested up after the long weekend and late nights. Kudos to everyone who worked so hard to pull off the 125th annual event. The fireworks display was, as expected, huge, and the wild downpour that raced through during the[Read More…]

Grandnephew of Meeker man killed in plane crash

MEEKER I The bodies of four young people were found June 30 in the wreckage of a small plane that crashed the weekend before in rugged terrain in Montana. One of those who died — Sonny Kless — was the grandnephew of Harry Watt of Meeker.

Letter: MD Association sets fundraising record

Just a short note to the community on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We have been collecting money for Jerry’s Kids since 2003. Nationally, most departments fill the boot on Labor Day weekend. We tried that our first year and only made $525.

Rain fails to dampen celebratory spirits in county events

It was a big weekend on both ends of the county. Meeker celebrated the 125th anniversary of Range Call, making this year’s event even bigger than usual. While Rangely celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with kids’ activities in Elks Park and fireworks at Kenney Reservoir.

New director named for sheepdog trials

MEEKER I One year away from its 25th anniversary, the sheepdog trials will have a new director. But the title isn’t going far. It will stay in the family. Ellen Nieslanik, who has been the director of the Meeker Classic for the past six years, is transitioning out of the[Read More…]