MEEKER | Effective Sept. 9, 2025, the Bureau of Land Management has lifted the fire closure for the Lee Fire, following improved conditions and successful suppression efforts. The closure was necessary to ensure public safety and allow fire personnel to conduct operations without interference. Recent assessments have confirmed that fire[Read More…]
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Barone Middle School volleyball teams open season strong
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School seventh- and eighth-grade volleyball teams opened their season with a strong showing against Sleeping Giant on Aug. 23 at the elementary school. The seventh-grade A and B teams made early statements in their first matches of the year. The A team swept its contest[Read More…]
Barone Middle School cross country opens season in Grand Junction
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School cross country team began its season Aug. 23 at the Grand Junction Central Warrior Invitational, showing promise despite less-than-ideal preparation in the weeks leading up to the race. “I felt like everyone had a good first race considering practice conditions the first two weeks[Read More…]
Meeker Classic kicks off 37th year
The 37th annual Meeker Classic kicked off Wednesday morning and continues through Sunday at Ute Park with 135 handler/dog teams competing for a $27,000 purse. Enjoy the competition, multiple vendor booths, demos and presentations every day, the art show on Thursday starting at 5:30 p.m. at the Wilbur Barn at[Read More…]
Don’t miss this year’s P.E.O. quilt show!
MEEKER | One of Meeker’s most special events is the annual quilt show sponsored by the local P.E.O. Chapter BA. There will be 111 quilts on display this year so allow plenty of time to look at all of them. These are handmade quilts made by the talented folks of[Read More…]
Declaring disaster: Emergency resolutions open doors to aid
RBC | On Aug. 3, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners passed a resolution declaring a local disaster emergency for the Elk Fire southeast of Meeker. Later that day, Gov. Jared Polis verbally declared a disaster emergency for the fire. On Aug. 5, Polis expanded the order to include the Lee[Read More…]
Years of dedication pay off in Mergelman’s final 4-H fair
RANGELY | From the barn at age 2 to the show ring this year, Ryann Mergelman’s 4-H journey ended with a double victory. She capped her career at the Rio Blanco County Fair by winning Grand Champion hog and Reserve Grand Champion lamb. Mergelman has shown livestock since she was[Read More…]
Library board considers building concerns, reviews programs
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker Public Library Board held its monthly meeting for August. Board Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and member Dan Olson attended in person. Board President John Moffitt attended via Zoom. Board member Michael Cobb was absent from the meeting that evening. The meeting[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: AUG 24-30, 2025
ARRESTS 8/24/2025-A 28 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for Driving Under the Influence. He was issued a summons and released to a sober party. 9/1/2025– A 66 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Prohibited Use of a Weapon and Menacing. He remains in[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 4th, 2025
Drop-in community meeting today for landowners affected by the Lee and Elk Fires MEEKER | Join us for a community meeting Thursday with BLM, RBC, and Conservation Districts staff to provide support, answer questions, and share resources after the recent fires at the Piceance Rock School 1-4 p.m. Silent Auction[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – People gonna people
“…William wondered why he always disliked people who said ‘no offense meant.’ Maybe it was because they found it easier to to say ‘no offense meant’ than actually to refrain from giving offense.” ― Terry Pratchett, The Truth: Stage Adaptation There’s a well-known rule that if you want to find[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – September 4th, 2025
Thanks from Meeker jr. high volleyball team Dear Editor: The Meeker junior high school volleyball team would like to thank the Sleeping Giant volleyball team for your incredible act of kindness you showed our team. The individual gifts you gave to each girl and the beautiful flowers for each of[Read More…]