On May 10, 2025 the WRB Rec and Park District in Rangely held its annual dance recital. This year marks a significant milestone for our dance teacher, Natalie Kurrasch, as we celebrate her 18th year of inspiring and shaping young dancers. For nearly two decades, she has poured her heart[Read More…]
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PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Meeker High School sophomore Brooklynn Kirkpatrick received the 2025 People’s Choice Award at this year’s MHS Art Show for her grand champion clay dragon, which also earned a first-place ribbon. Kirkpatrick collected $186.20 in donations, while the MHS Art Department received a $200 contribution from the Streamline Gives Program. JARED HENDERSON[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners approve RV variance, discuss wolf presence, approve moratorium on ‘natural medicine centers’ connected to psychotropic drug therapies
MEEKER | After a brief hiatus from their usual schedule, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners returned to regular business last week, holding their meeting in Meeker. All three commissioners were present and began the session with a public comment period. No comments were received in person or online. The board[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 11-17, 2025
ARRESTS 5/16/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 49-year-old male on a warrant. He was transported to jail. 5/16/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 16 year old male for DUI. He was issued a summons and released to his parents. CALL SUMMARIES 5/12/2025 @ 5:15 pm. A hit and run[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – May 22nd, 2025
What’s in store for the White River?Join us May 22 to find out! MEEKER | Curious about the future of water in the White River Valley? Join us for a special evening with Dr. Ryan Bailey on May 22 at 6 p.m. at the Meeker Firehouse, where he’ll unveil the[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Can I see your ID?
“The only person you are destined to become is the person you decide to be.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson I got carded at the grocery store buying non-alcoholic seltzer. It made me chuckle. Besides the fact that I wasn’t buying booze, it’s painfully obvious that I’m well over 21. And then[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – May 22nd, 2025
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Chapter to close Dear Editor: It is with a heavy heart that we are writing this letter. Due to a declining membership and no new memberships in our auxiliary, Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 Auxiliary will be relinquishing our charter. This week’s upcoming activities: presentation of Patriot’s Pen[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YouthZone
First, a huge thank you to everyone who made our second Annual Spring Gala a success! With over 220 guests filling the Hotel Colorado’s beautiful Devereux Ballroom, we raised nearly $120,000 through sponsorships, ticket sales, auctions, and our paddle-raise—all to support YouthZone’s vital work. Last year, we served nearly 500[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker History Primer
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). In light of that upcoming event, we’ll be sharing town history and stories about the town’s founders in the coming weeks. When someone on the Front Range asks, “Where’s[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 83
White River Agency, Colo. August 11, 1879 Sir: In a letter of this date (A) are several things connected with the subject of this letter. I have a strong belief that a raid is to be made on our herd through the connivance of the Indians, and what I want[Read More…]
2025 State Track Meet – Hightower breaks school record as Meeker competes at state track meet
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team traveled to Denver last week to compete in the Colorado State Track and Field Championships at Jeffco Stadium. This year’s qualifiers included seniors Sam Hightower (high jump, pole vault), Adi Selle (high jump, 300-meter hurdles), Reese Clatterbaugh (triple jump), and[Read More…]
Panthers make statement at 2A State Track Meet: Girls place 5th, boys finish 9th
RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field teams capped off a successful season with strong showings at the CHSAA Class 2A state championships. The girls’ team placed fifth overall with 49 points, while the boys’ team finished ninth with 30 points, showing depth across multiple events. Girls Highlights[Read More…]
