Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The weather was all that you could’ve wished for this week. Mrs. F.W. Fairfield and her daughter, Mrs. JoHantgen departed this week for an extended eastern visit. Ex-Mayor Oldland is as happy these days as a small noy with his first pair of pants.[Read More…]
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Rangely baseball opens season with strong performances
RANGELY | The Rangely High School baseball team kicked off its 2025 season with a win, defeating Grand Valley 10-6 on the road in Parachute, Colorado. The victory snapped a four-game losing streak that dated back to last season. Senior Marcos Quintana played a crucial role in the Panthers’ season-opening[Read More…]
PROM 2025 – Rangely High School
Rangely High School celebrated Prom 2025 last weekend. Riley Chism was named Prom Queen, and Tristan Scott was named Prom King. The names of the other prom royalty were unavailable as of press time. KELSEY PETERS PHOTO
Meeker hosts regional Lions Club Convention
MEEKER | The Meeker Lions Club hosted a regional Lions Club convention March 28-29 for the organization’s District 6W, which encompasses clubs in Colorado communities west of the Continental Divide. The convention, which was held at the Fairfield Community Center, brought 60 Lions together to conduct the business of District[Read More…]
New natural resource director Reece Melton takes on challenges in RBC
RBC | How will Rio Blanco County balance economic growth with environmental conservation? That’s the challenge facing Reece Melton, the county’s newly appointed natural resource director. Melton, a graduate of Colorado State University, earned his degree from the College of Agriculture before obtaining a master’s in range management and range[Read More…]
MHS Student Council engages in state government through Denver trip
MEEKER | Last month, the Meeker High School Student Council started a new tradition aimed at sparking student interest in government and policymaking. The six members of the MHS Student Council Executive Committee—Sam Hightower, Montey Franklin, Graycee Cravens, Finley Deming, Landin Lopez and Adi Selle—along with senior class Vice President[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar. 23-29, 2025
ARRESTS 3/25/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 23-year-old male for Child Abuse Knowingly/Recklessly Causing Serious Bodily Injury. He was released on a PR bond the same day. 3/27/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 24-year-old male on a warrant for assault. He was released on bond the same day. 3/28/2025- Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners make board appointments, discuss broadband upgrades
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Commissioners met last Tuesday in Rangely for their regular meeting, followed by a workshop with Matt Solomon with the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative (NCEI). Emergency Management At the start of the regular meeting, Rangely resident Don Davidson suggested connecting the local White River Area Preparedness (WRAP)[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 3rd, 2025
Lenten Fish Fry April 4 MEEKER | The Meeker community is invited to the Holy Family Catholic Church (889 Park Ave.) Lenten Fish Fry, April 4, from 5-7:30 p.m. The cost: adult is $17/adult, $6/child (under 12 years old). The meal includes: two pieces of fish, French fries, coleslaw, dessert[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: The most popular indoor sport: gossip
“…while golf and fishing are Scotland’s most popular outdoor sports, gossip is the most popular indoor sport.” – Diana Gabaldon (Outlander) We may not be in Scotland, but we can draw some definite parallels. It’s been my observation that the rumor mill (which would be an ideal moniker for a[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 3rd, 2025
Concerns about hospital board transparency Dear Editor: Thank you for publishing my letter last week – the opportunity to publish our concerns is better than being publicly scorned as my wife was at the Feb. 25, 2025 PMC meeting. Thank you also to our friend and neighbor Annie, for standing[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Perspective from the physicians at PMC
For the heart of the discerning acquires knowledge, for the ears of the wise seek it out.”-Proverbs 18:15 Over the last several weeks, there has been a lot of emotion and discussion surrounding Pioneers Medical Center (PMC), our administration, and our management company (Ovation Healthcare). The reason for this letter[Read More…]
