Trish Russell and Brenda Nay of Meeker would like to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Delaney Raine Nay. She was born on July 31, 2020, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs at 6:01 p.m. Delaney weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. Delaney’s proud parents[Read More…]
Milestones
Nearly 103…
Happy birthday to former Meeker school teacher Ethel Stone Starbuck, who will turn 103 on Monday, Aug. 31. She’s pictured here with daughter Paula Starbuck Armstrong. Also pictured are Jim Cook, Marge Rogers, Johnnie Barton and wife Ginny. The Walbridge Wing in Meeker is hosting a drive-by birthday celebration for[Read More…]
Back in session…
RBC | Meeker and Rangely schools started the new year on Monday, Aug. 24.
Villalpando receives $1,000 scholarship
MEEKER | The Meeker Classic Scholarship is awarded to Meeker High School graduates who continue their education in a two-year trade school, two-year associate degree or four-year college or university. The award is made to students in the second year of their studies. Recipients are awarded based on their community[Read More…]
Arnold to play golf at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling
MEEKER | Meeker High School 2020 alumnus Phil Arnold has committed to Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado and play golf in the fall and spring seasons. He received a small scholarship, as well, according to mother Priscilla Sheridan. Arnold signed his commitment letter in July and will begin practice[Read More…]
Harvey attending Montana Tech
Reese Harvey is attending Montana Technological University to study mining engineering. He has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship from the International Society of Explosive Engineers. Montana Tech is located in Butte, Montana, and the fall semester begins Aug. 17.
New addition…
MHS alumni achievements
Rule makes Dean’s list at U Wyo MEEKER | The University of Wyoming has listed Meeker’s Chase C. Rule on the 2020 spring semester academic Dean’s and Dean’s Freshman Honor Rolls. The honor rolls consist of regularly enrolled undergraduates above freshman standing who earned a 3.4 or better grade-point average,[Read More…]
Academic Milestones
Smith receives Bachelor degree MEEKER | Meghan Smith of Meeker has received her Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wyoming. Smith is a Meeker High School alumnae. Franklin chosen for McKnight Scholars Leadership Award MEEKER | Meeker High School Class of 2020 graduate Kolbi Franklin has been awarded[Read More…]
Nichols celebrates rich local history
RANGELY | Nichols Store in Rangely is celebrating its 116th anniversary. In 1904 Fred Nichols (whose father Ben shot one of the attempted thieves in Meeker’s thwarted 1896 bank robbery), moved to Rangely to manage the general store owned by H. Coltharp. He was 20 years old. In 1947, the[Read More…]
2020 graduates receive $5,000 in scholarships
RBC | The Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) has committed $5,000 in scholarship awards to support two Rio Blanco County students as they attend four-year universities or vocational training. WCCF manages 40 scholarship funds across western Colorado, and one of those funds, the Natural Soda Fund, is specifically for graduating[Read More…]
Academic Achievements
Thelen graduates from Fort Lewis College Nishiko Thelen, of Meeker, Colorado, graduated from Fort Lewis College in May 2020. Thelen graduated with a degree in business administration. About 450 students participated in the virtual commencement ceremony. Erik Weihenmayer, adventurer and author, gave the commencement address. The ceremony premiered online, featuring[Read More…]
