Protect our libraries Dear Editor: I have used and loved libraries all my life, and have had a library card since quite young, at least age 12. At 77, I no longer collect my own books, so my kids won’t have so much to go through when I die, so[Read More…]
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MUSEUM MUSINGS Letters from history No. 79
Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs, July 12,1879 Sir: Agent Meeker, of the White River Agency, Colorado, under date of the 30th ultimo, reports having purchased under an existency 146 pounds of rope, for use in “rounding up” his cattle for branding, etc. at a cost of $28.47[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YouthZone
YouthZone and Alpine Bank are hosting the second annual Spring Gala on Friday, May 2, from 6-9 p.m. at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. YouthZone, which has served at-risk youth and their families in Colorado’s 9th Judicial District for almost 50 years, is holding its largest event of the[Read More…]
HISTORY MYSTERY
Can you identify this antique tool and what it was used for? Answers in next week’s paper. Ed Peck PHOTO
Meeker trustees discuss future of Robert Street
MEEKER | The Meeker Town Board of Trustees held a workshop session ahead of its regular meeting last week to discuss the future of Robert Street, a longstanding but undeveloped town road. Town Manager Mandi Etheridge opened the work session by providing background on the street, which has been platted[Read More…]
MHS baseball snaps skid, rattles off four straight wins
MEEKER | The Meeker High School baseball team picked up its first wins of the 2025 season last week, sweeping a doubleheader against the winless Moffat County Bulldogs in Craig. The Cowboys entered the matchup with an 0-8 record, while Moffat County stood at 0-10. Meeker dominated the first game,[Read More…]
Standout performances for Panthers on their home track
RANGELY | Rangely High School athletes delivered standout performances at the Rangely Invitational, making their mark in sprints, distance races, relays and field events. On the girls side, Ashlynn Ducey led the charge with a first-place finish in the 400-meter dash (1:01.10), a win in the long jump (15 feet,[Read More…]
200 STRIKEOUTS
MHS senior Carson Klinzmann reached a baseball milestone this month with 200 strikeouts. RICH KLINZMANN PHOTO
Meeker track and field battles weather, back-to-back meets
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team was back on the road this past weekend, competing at the Coal Ridge Invitational on Friday and the Rangely Panther Invitational on Saturday. Despite the challenge of back-to-back meets—plus returning in time for athletes performing in the school’s Footloose production—Meeker[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Richard M. ‘Doc’ Seklecki
Oct. 11, 1952 ~ April 7, 2025 Richard Michael Seklecki, (AKA “Rick” or “Doc”) was born in Buffalo, New York, on Oct. 11, 1952, to Leroy W. and Genevieve Seklecki. He was the second of three sons in the family. Rick grew up in Alma, New York, attending Iroquois Central[Read More…]
FISHING TOURNAMENT WINNERS
The White River Community Association (WRCA) 2025 annual fishing tournament was held on March 8 and 9 hosting 10 four-member teams. The catch and release tournament winners were based on who caught the longest fish. Tournament winners were: (left) first place Tony Bartolomucci, Drake Consulting team; (center) second place: Doug[Read More…]
Deadline to apply for LEAP is April 30
RBC | Coloradans who qualify for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) still have time to apply for help with their home heating bills. The deadline to apply is April 30. So far this heating season, nearly 80,000 people across the state have received an average benefit of $355. LEAP[Read More…]
