Meeker I The HT is pleased to welcome Paige Jones to its staff. A 2015 Meeker High School alumnae, Jones earned her Bachelor’s Degree in communications with minors in art and English from Western State College in Gunnison this year. Her family owns Meeker Drugs. She’s glad to be back[Read More…]
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Rangely junior high football defeats Meeker 30-0
The Rangely junior high football team defeated the Meeker Cowboys 30-0 in Rangely on Thursday. The game started fast as seventh-grader Gage Fielder ran the opening kick off back for a touchdown. The ensuing Cowboy drive stalled and the Panthers took over around midfield. Jaxon Torsell capped off a solid[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: CNCC Fall classes
Fall classes are ready to begin very soon. Microsoft Word—Sept. 10 from 10 a.m. to noon; Sept. 11 from 6-8 p.m. Review computer skills. Basic Computer—Sept. 11, 10 a.m. to noon. Increase knowledge of computer. Machine Quilting—Sept. 11 from 2:45-5:45 p.m. Start or complete unfinished projects. Smart Phone Basics Workshop—Sept.[Read More…]
Hunt Fire grows to 2,300 acres
MEEKER | In a press release issued at 10 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 from the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit, firefighters continue to manage the Hunt Fire on Bureau of Land Management land about 26 miles southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County. The Hunt Fire continued steady growth yesterday,[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: 50th reunion for RHS Class of 1969
The RHS Class of 1969 is invited to a 50th reunion celebration on Sept. 13, 2019, at the Rock Slide Restaurant back patio in Grand Junction at 6 p.m. No reservations required. Please join us for a night of remembering and new memories to be made.
NEWS BRIEFS: Echoes of the Ages at The TANK
Enjoy an evening of Renaissance and early Baroque music by soprano Jolle Greenleaf and lutenist Hank Heijek Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. at The TANK. Inside seating is $75, outside seating is $10. Tickets are available here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4306074
Winds push Hunt Fire to 1,874 acres
MEEKER | Firefighters from the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit continue to manage the Hunt Fire on Bureau of Land Management land about 26 miles southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County. Strong winds yesterday caused the fire to grow to 1,874 acres. The White River Field Office of[Read More…]
How to train a mustang in 100 days: Paige and Nitis
“Would you like to see his favorite trick?” asks Paige Burnham as she helps her sorrel mustang Nitis bow to a visitor. The visitor, being me, is dumbfounded and all I can do is stand there with my mouth open. Just three months ago, Nitis (Native American for “Red Boy”)[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: Farm Bureau Picnic
Farm Bureau picnic, meeting Sept. 15 RBC Farm Bureau Membership Appreciation picnic and annual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 12:30 p.m., Meeker Town Park Pavilion for RBCFB members and their families. Meat, buns, beans and beverages furnished. Potluck salads and desserts welcomed. Q&A with guest speaker Zack Riley, CFB[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: PEO Quilts in the Country
PEO Quilts in the Country Come see quilts old and new during the annual Quilts in the Country show at the Fairfield Center in Meeker Friday, Sept. 6 from 12-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The show features new quilts not shown before from[Read More…]
Hunt Fire grows to more than 1,000 acres
MEEKER | The Hunt Fire, burning about 26 miles southwest of Meeker, grew from less than 5 acres early Friday to more than 1,000 acres. The lightning-caused fire ignited in thick brush and downed trees where it was unsafe for firefighters to directly engage the fire in an area unsafe[Read More…]
RDH seeking 8 mills
Questioning of the Rangely District Hospital Board continued at their monthly meeting this past Thursday. Several business owners and Rangely residents attended the Aug. 29 public forum portion of the meeting which lasted more than two hours. Board members present were John Payne, Nathaniel Polley, Jason Kurrasch, Stephen Petersburg and Shad[Read More…]
