RBC | Rio Blanco County 4-H has 11 new Shooting Sports Certified Leaders. That’s right — 11 new certified leaders. Over the weekend of March 28–30, all 11 leaders attended the three-day intensive certification training in Garfield County. Sam Tolley and Terry Wygant (pictured) from Rangely are our new shotgun[Read More…]
Latest News
Water rate increases on the horizon to meet demands of aging infrastructure
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees and town staff began preliminary discussions about the need to raise water rates at last week’s meeting. Town Manager Mandi Etheridge explained that the current rate structure covers operational costs, but provides a “very slim margin” — about 9% — for building reserves in[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar 30-Apr 5, 2025
ARRESTS 4/02/2025- A 37 year old female was arrested by the Meeker PD for Domestic Violence. She was taken to jail and released on bond the same day. 4/03/2025- A 39 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Domestic Violence. He was arrested and transported to jail. He bonded[Read More…]
Updates from the White River Alliance: over-appropriation, riparian projects
RBC | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District’s call on the river for the past two years (December 2022 and April 2023) resulted in a decision by the State Water Engineer to deem the White River “over appropriated’, announced at a meeting with new State Water Engineer Jason Ullmann, and[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 10th, 2025
Kiss Me, Kate in Vernal April 11 MEEKER | Take a trip to Vernal, Utah with ERBM Recreation & Park District to enjoy Vernal Theatre’s production of the Tony Award Winning Musical Kiss Me, Kate. $25/person (includes transportation and ticket). Dinner cost is the responsibility of the participant. Ages 18[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – The little things
“While it may seem small, the ripple effects of small things is extraordinary.” – Matt Bevin I’m writing this with an ice pack attached to my lower back. Less than five minutes into my warmup Monday everything suddenly hurt. I say suddenly, but it’s been “twingy” for a week or[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 10th, 2025
Plan to attend the Masonic Lodge scholarship fundraiser this Sunday Dear Editor: Dear friends and neighbors, this Sunday, the Rio Blanco Masonic Lodge is having its annual Prime Rib Dinner and Pie Auction. The dinner is $25, and ALL of the proceeds from the auction will go directly to our college[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Spring is different around here
The reminders of spring are popping up every day, and just when most of us are going out and straightening up the yard and collecting all the junk that has accumulated over the past six months, some of us bravely get busy planting flowers. That is really a number one[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: It happened again last week
It happened again last week. A young man came into the museum with that look. That look that tells me he is hoping that I will know him, that his connection to the community can be validated. Fortunately, I remembered him as a child and called him by name. From[Read More…]
Meeker track and field posts strong performances at Frank Woodburn Invitational
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team returned to Grand Junction this past weekend, this time competing at the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The Cowboys had a solid showing, with the girls’ team placing 12th out of 19 teams and the boys finishing 14th. In her first season[Read More…]
BASKETBALL BANQUET
At the Meeker Cowboys basketball banquet, Addie Knowles received an all-conference honorable mention and Rylee Sullivan (right) earned a second team all conference award. AMBER GARCIA PHOTO
Cowboys fall to Cedaredge
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team was originally scheduled to host Cedaredge at Paintbrush Park last Saturday. However, due to inclement weather, the game was moved to Cedaredge, where the Cowboys faced the Bruins on the road. The last time the two teams met was in April 2024,[Read More…]
