In a practice that has been repeated for decades, an area sheep farmer ran his sheep down Market Street in Meeker just prior to Thanksgiving on the way to lower pastures for the winter. The scene above is a frequent sight in the late fall and early winter and again[Read More…]
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Obituary: Donald Duane Sell
Donald Duane Sell was born in Sidney, Neb., to John and Regina Ackerman Sell on Feb. 22, 1936. He died Dec. 22, 2015.
Letter to the Editor: Thankful for snow plow operators
Dear Editor: At this time of year, we tend to think about people and things that we are thankful for. One group of people is the public employees, specifically the snow plow operators.
Dogs and wildlife not a good mix
RBC I We live in a visual candyland here in Colorado, and dog owners love nothing more than getting out into the natural beauty with their dogs. What’s wrong with that? On the surface, it’s a great thing to get exercise for dog and owner. Unfortunately, there is often one[Read More…]
Dr. Asem Bakkar, general surgeon, joins PMC staff
MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) is welcoming a new general surgeon this week as Dr. Mohammad Asem Bakkar, who prefers the use of his middle name, Asem, began seeing patients on Wednesday.
Obituary: Tyler James Robie
Tyler James Robie of Rangely, Colo., passed away on Friday, Jan. 1, 2016. at the age of 29. Tyler was born on July 25, 1986, to Donnell Jr. and Karen Robie.
Letter to the Editor: I love you, too
Dear Editor: I love you too… This Christmas I gave my wife a nice Christmas card.
Rangely’s Cherise Cardin expands business
RANGELY I In a local economy that many consider tough, a few enterprising individuals are still trying to give their business dreams a full-fledged shot by expanding a business or opening a new business.
Bright lights…
Sometimes, even pure white lights can be displayed to add to the holiday feel of a home and one of those instances is the Jim and Debbie Cook residence at 1419 Mountain View Rd. in Meeker. The lighting surrounding the home and the huge Christmas tree in the living room[Read More…]
Winter Blast, hosted by ERBM, offers fun, food and games on Saturday for all ages
MEEKER I Saturday will be a day of free fun and games as the ERBM Recreation & Parks District plays host to Winter Blast for kids and adults featuring a variety of competitions from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Paintbrush Park, 101 Ute Road, which is just opposite the[Read More…]
Obituary: Evelyn Metzger
Longtime Meeker native Evelyn Adeline Metzger was called home on New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31, 2015. She was 102 years old.
MHS wrestlers No. 3 in state…
The Meeker Cowboy wrestling team, currently ranked No. 3 in 2A by On the Mat Rankings, will host Grand Valley and 5A Ralston Valley tonight at Meeker High School, starting at 6 p.m. The Cowboys and the Rangely Panthers are both in the field of 32 teams wrestling in the[Read More…]
