RBC | For 51 years, National History Day (NHD) has been the premier historical research competition for middle and high schoolers across the country. At the beginning of April 2025, National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants that have supported the program were canceled by the federal government. NHD is[Read More…]
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PIE AUCTION A SWEET SUCCESS
The annual Masonic Lodge prime rib dinner and pie auction fundraiser last Sunday brought out a crowd of more than 100 to enjoy a meal and participate in a pie and dessert auction to raise funds for scholarships. SPARKY PAPPAS PHOTO
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 6-12, 2025
ARRESTS 4/6/2025- A 29 year-old male was arrested on an out of county warrant. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 4/6/2025 @ 10:58 am. It was discovered the men’s restroom at Town Park was vandalized. Possible witness and suspect information was provided to the responding officer. 4/6/2025 @ 6:30[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners hear public concerns, discuss Lake Avery repairs
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners held their regular monthly meeting last week at the Historic Courthouse in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting opened with a public comment period. The sole speaker was Wendy Gillard of Rangely, who commended the board for its[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 17th, 2025
Buy one, get one free book fair TONIGHT MEEKER | Buy One, Get One Free Book Fair at Meeker Elementary School tonight (Thursday, April 17) from 4-7 p.m. Stations of the Cross on Friday, April 18 MEEKER | The Meeker United Methodist Church is inviting our community to celebrate the[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Are you engaged?
“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.” – Dr. Seuss As we head full-speed into summer, it’s worth remembering that the winter months around here are for hibernating, and the summer months are busy, busy, busy with multiple events and[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 17th, 2025
Thanks for supporting the Masons’ scholarship fundraiser Dear Editor: To the Meeker community, the members of the Rio Blanco Masonic Lodge want to thank all those that attended our Annual Prime Rib Dinner and Pie Auction, as well as the auctioneer Chris Alger. Your generosity exemplifies the spirit of community, and provides a[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: FOMO, FOMI and FOUTWN
I could place the face, but not the name. It’s a condition of aging, according to experts studying gerontology. There is a condition that also affects my fellow retired teachers’ abilities to recognize the faces of former students. It could be called FOUTWN – Fear of Using the Wrong Name in[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Husband finds pickle relish
March 25, 2025, a date that will live in history. This husband (me) found a jar of pickle relish in the pantry that his wife could not. I thought about renting a billboard, but none were available. Now, it is not special for men to search for 30 minutes for[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS Letters from history No. 78
White River Agency, Colorado July 10, 1879 Sir: I wish to be informed as to whether Ute Indians from Uintah and Los Pinos Agencies are to be considered “visiting Indians” such as referred to in circular No. 10, prohibiting the issue of annuity goods to any but “Indians belonging to[Read More…]
Strong finishes for Meeker tracksters at Glenwood Springs meet
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team hit the road last weekend for its fourth meet of the season, competing at the Demon Invitational in Glenwood Springs. The Cowboys posted strong results, with the girls placing sixth and the boys finishing eighth out of 14 teams. “It[Read More…]
RHS baseball gets a strong start to the season
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers opened their 2025 baseball season with back-to-back wins, defeating Western Slope League rival Grand Valley High School 10-6, and 1A Nucla High School 8-3. However, they dropped the second game of a doubleheader at Nucla, 4-2. Since that opening weekend on March 22, injuries have[Read More…]
