YEA Meeker is back! May 9 It’s that time of year again—YEA Meeker is back! YEA (Young Entrepreneurs Are Awesome) is a hands-on program that helps kids turn their passions into real businesses—with support, mentorship, and a whole lot of fun. Come see what it’s all about! Do you have[Read More…]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN – All we need is a little patience
“Patience is waiting. Not passively waiting. That is laziness. But to keep going when the going is hard and slow — that is patience.” – Leo Tolstoy If I had a dime for every time I’ve told my kids, grandkids, or dog to “be patient” or “patience is a virtue,”[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – May 8th, 2025
Water Conservancy District seeks input on water needs survey Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) is excited to invite you to join us in an important project—a county-wide Agriculture Water Needs Survey. With support from the Colorado Office of Just Transition Grant, we’re eager to connect with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Rio Blanco Store
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…]
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…]
