Sept. 30, 1930 ~ April 20, 2025 Robert Warren “Bob” Willis was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Udall, Kan., to Clifford John “Buster” and Ethel Mildred Willis. He was the oldest of seven siblings and grew up in Kansas. In Kansas, he met the love of his life, Marcelyn Selbe.[Read More…]
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Obituary – Vicki Lynne Watson
Jan. 30, 1956 ~ April 27, 2025 Vicki Lynne Watson, a beloved resident of Meeker and Rangely, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 30, 1956, Vicki was the cherished daughter of the late Coralie (Nelson) and Lewis Timothy of Vernal,[Read More…]
MYSTERY SOLVED
The tool pictured at the top is a hitch pin for a wagon that doubled as the tool to remove the axle nut. Tool owned by Ron Hilkey. Ed Peck PHOTO
4-H livestock judging team travels to Sterling for contest
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to Sterling, Colo., this weekend for the Sterling Invitational Livestock Judging Contest. There were 76 juniors divided into 22 junior teams and 35 seniors divided into 10 senior teams. As a team, Brennan, Kilduff, Moody and Smith performed very well,[Read More…]
Youth turkey hunt opportunity provides education, encourages outdoor activity
MEEKER | On a warm, sunny weekend in mid-April, six young turkey hunters and their mentors huddled quietly on pristine private land in the White River Valley near Meeker, scanning the terrain for their elusive quarry. Participating in their first turkey hunt, the youngsters battled their nervous excitement, listening to[Read More…]
HISTORY DAY COMPETITORS
They didn’t make the finals at the state competition for History Day, but the nine qualifiers from the Meeker school district gained confidence and learned from the experience.
DAYS GONE BY – May 1st, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Travelers over the Yampa river divide in the early part of this week reported the roads in bad condition. Word was received from Sheriff Amick Thursday evening to the effect that he had caught the horse thief (Sam Green) he was after. The capture[Read More…]
BASKETFULS OF FUN AT THE LIONS CLUB EASTER EGG HUNT
With hugs from the Easter bunny and eggs hidden by the Meeker Lions Club, last Sunday’s annual Easter Egg Hunt held at the Meeker Rec District was a success. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
Maker’s Muse opens on Main Street in Meeker
MEEKER | Want to learn how to sew? Make a quilt? Try a new creative venture? Maker’s Muse, which officially opened last week provides space — and instruction — for those activities. Owner Hannah Turner moved to Meeker in 2016. While working a remote job for Wells Fargo, she decided[Read More…]
Everybody cut Footloose…
The cast of ‘Footloose: The Musical’ at the close of last Thursday’s performance, presented by the Meeker High School Drama Club under the direction of Shana Holliday. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 13-19, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 4/13/2025 @ 2:27 am. A caller reported suspicious activity on the White River near County Road 65. The caller thought the people who were launching a boat that had tools and were up to no good. Rangely PD responded to check[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Rio Blanco County commissioners discuss measles, ADA compliance in April 15 meeting
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting April 15 in Meeker, with all commissioners in attendance. The meeting opened with a public comment period, during which no public comments were made. Commissioners then approved the agenda and a consent item—the April 11 payroll[Read More…]
