Long time residents fondly remember the Rio Blanco Store as a place to get gas, eats, and treats. It was located along Highway 13 near the intersection with the Piceance Creek road, north of the Rio Blanco School. There is nothing left to see now. The State scraped away even[Read More…]
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GUEST COLUMN: Why Rio Blanco County opposes the Smart Wolf Policy Ballot Initiative
RBC | The undersigned organizations wish to provide some important perspectives regarding the proposed “Smart Wolf Policy” ballot initiative to stop wolf reintroductions. We encourage you to carefully consider the following points before offering your support through signatures or funding. Unfortunately, the proponents of this initiative failed to gather stakeholder[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 81
White River Agency, Colorado July 16, 1879 Sir: In regard to purchasing the grist mill of Todd and Co., Saint Louis, I find it hardly practicable to do business with them. First, they insist that the man performing the skilled labor, for which you have appropriated $400, must have $3[Read More…]
Rangely Panthers shine at WSL Track Championships
RANGELY | The 1A/2A Western Slope League has long been home to Colorado track and field standouts like Shane Gates, Scottie Vines and Kathryn Doll. This past weekend, a new generation of athletes added their names to the league’s legacy during the 2025 WSL Championships, hosted by Meeker High School.[Read More…]
Meeker girls golf returns to competition at Eagle Ranch after lengthy break
MEEKER | The Meeker High School girls golf team returned to the course last week, traveling to Eagle to compete in the Eagle Ranch Tournament. It was the team’s first match since March 10, when they opened their season at Chipeta Golf Course in Grand Junction. Head coach Amanda Back[Read More…]
Meeker hosts Western Slope League meet; athletes shine at home
MEEKER | Meeker High School hosted the 1A/2A Western Slope League track and field meet Friday and Saturday to kick off the month of May, welcoming teams from across the region to the Cowboys’ home turf. Head coach Jordan Brown said she was proud of how the event came together[Read More…]
BMS 6th graders participate in CPW willow harvest
MEEKER | On Wednesday, April 23, 2025, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW)visited the 6th-grade class at Barone Middle School. In PE, local Wildlife Managers conducted flyfishing lessons in the gym, while the Aquatic Biologist taught the science classes about fish identification and anatomy (followed by trout dissections). On Thursday, April[Read More…]
Student celebrations at Meeker School Board meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular monthly meeting last week at the district building, with all members present and a packed room in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the evening’s agenda, which included two additions: the hiring of Ted and Janet Dawson as an[Read More…]
James ‘Jim’ Earl Reaksecker
Jan. 9, 1942 ~ April 23, 2025 James “Jim” Earl Reaksecker passed away on April 23, 2025, in the Philippines at the age of 83. Born on Jan. 9, 1942, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to Hazel Marie (Moberly) and James William Reaksecker. Jim grew up on the family farm near[Read More…]
Obituary – James ‘Jim’ Rynn
Feb. 26, 1928 ~ April 27, 2025 Born Feb. 26, 1928, to John Francis Rynn and Chrystel M. Tucholska Rynn in Toledo, Ohio, where he was raised with his younger brothers Richard T. and Joseph E. Rynn. Jim attended St. James grade school and graduated from Central Catholic High in[Read More…]
Obituary – Leasil Victor ‘Lee’ Davis
May 10, 1947 ~ April 29, 2025 Leasil Victor “Lee” Davis, 77, passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Lee was born on May 10, 1947, in Meeker, Colorado. Lee grew up in Meeker and graduated from Meeker High School. After completing his education, he proudly[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – May 8th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Marvine Lodge will be open to the public about June 1, under the able management of John Goff. White river began rising perceptibly the past week. The North Fork is up, while the South Fork hasn’t started yet. Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago[Read More…]
