ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 7/20/2025 @ 5:18 pm. When Round-Up just isn’t cutting it… A neighbor called the police because someone was out blowtorching weeds. 7/20/2025 @ 5:36 pm. One vehicle crash at the 4 mile-marker on County Road 8. The single occupant sustained[Read More…]
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Preparations for budget season get underway for RBC Commissioners
RBC | As local governments prepare for budget season, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard a presentation about the county’s insurance policies from Meredith Burcham of County Technical Services, Inc. (CTSI) during a work session last Tuesday. CTSI administers the County Health Pool (CHP), County Workers’ Compensation Pool (CWCP) and[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 31, 2025
Community theater production of ‘Matilda’ coming Aug. 7-9 MEEKER | Mark your calendars for Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s production of Roald Dahl’s “Matilda: The Musical” on Thursday, Aug. 7, Friday, Aug. 8, and Saturday, Aug. 9. All performances are at 7 p.m. at Meeker High School and tickets are[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Becoming consistent
‘Reality control’, they called it: in Newspeak, ‘doublethink’.” ~ George Orwell, 1984 There’s a saying about consistency: “What you do every day matters more than what you do once in a while.” In July I signed up for ladies’ golf classes — a first for me — in an effort[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – July 31, 2025
First annual FUNdraising Games set for Aug. 8-9 Dear Editor: For more than 30 years, Wendll’s has always been about the hoopla, cheering on the locals who support us all year, while promoting our local businesses, the great communities of Meeker and Rangely, along with the beautiful White River valley[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 92
White River Agency, Colorado September 29, 1879 To E. S. HAYT, Commissioner, Washington, D.C.: Major Thornburgh, Fourth Infantry, leaves his command 50 miles distant and comes today with five men. Indians propose to fight if troops advance. A talk will be had tomorrow. Captain Dodge, Ninth Cavalry, is at Steamboat[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Are you going to the dinner and dance?
Are you going to the dinner and dance this year?” is the annual question usually asked by county residents at the beginning of the summer. If the answer was a resounding “yes!” then you didn’t have to answer the second question: “How long have YOU lived here?” The residency requirement[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Meeker’s Founders — Charles Dunbar
EDITOR’S NOTE: In preparation for the Town of Meeker’s 140th birthday in September, we are publishing the histories of the Town’s founders who’s names are listed at the White River Museum and on the plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. If you would like to participate in[Read More…]
FROM V.F.W. POST 5843: Partnering for Patriotism – How local businesses can support the VFW and American Legion
In the heart of Meeker, Colorado, local businesses play a vital role in both the economy and the vibrant community spirit. A significant way to enhance this sense of community is through partnerships with organizations like the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion. Collaborating with these esteemed[Read More…]
Back-to-back wins and breakout rides mark Meeker Rodeo’s sixth week in the 2025 series
MEEKER | From a blistering 89-point bull ride to a lightning-fast 2.58-second breakaway run, Week Six of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series delivered high-level competition and standout performances from both returning champions and new winners. The night opened with the open team roping event, where Meeker local Kash Atwood and[Read More…]
Meeker rec softball teams wrap up season with strong tournament showings
MEEKER | The 8–10 and 11–13-year-old recreation center softball teams wrapped up their seasons last weekend as both squads hosted end-of-season tournaments in Meeker. The 11–13 team hosted their tournament at Paintbrush Park, where they faced Rifle 1 in the semifinal round. It was a hard-fought game, and Meeker[Read More…]
Shults wraps up, Stallings steps up: FCCLA builds future leaders at Meeker High School
MEEKER | For Aimee Shults and Autumn Stallings, the recent National FCCLA Leadership Conference was more than just a competition — it marked the culmination of years of dedication, teamwork, and personal growth. Shults, who graduated from Meeker High School this spring, closed a proud chapter of her high school[Read More…]
