Meeker

Ten Meeker wrestlers compete at TOC

MEEKER I “You can tell when you go to a tough tournament, you see guys with black eyes and all beat up,” Meeker wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said of the appropriately named Tournament of Champions, which the Cowboys competed in last weekend in Vernal, Utah.

Rector: Political maverick loves local government

Peggy Rector never thought of herself as a trailblazer. But that’s what she was. “That really wasn’t even on my mind, to be honest with you,” she said. Rector was the first woman to serve as mayor of Rangely. She was also the first — and only woman, so far[Read More…]

Meeker voters will go to polls in April

MEEKER I Meeker’s board of trustees opted for polling places instead of mail ballots in the upcoming election, which will save the town almost $5,000.

Loose Ends: Timely offer shapes up

Never mind making any New Year’s resolutions or setting goals you will never achieve — a new opportunity has opened up that will make them for you.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 110 years ago • The coal dealers are happy these days, 18 degrees below zero! • Frank E. Sheridan delivered the sheriff’s key (of Garfield) to Mr. Thomas, his successor.