RANGELY | County Road 46 meanders around the northern edge of Rangely, curving next to the White River before bending toward the oil and gas infrastructure that’s a major part of the town’s identity. One piece of industrial equipment — a decades-old, 75-foot-tall water tank — looks right at home[Read More…]
Latest News
DAYS GONE BY – March 20th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago • We are in receipt of a letter from Simp Harp, in which he states that he will unload at Rifle Monday and be in Meeker shortly afterwards. He says he has the best lot of registered short-horns that ever left Iowa. • After[Read More…]
DEPUTIZED…
Undersheriff Travis Mobley (left) deputized Justin Ewing with Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS) Wildlife Services as a conflict investigator on Tuesday. The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners “recognizes the challenges posed by the introduction of wolves into our region and the potential impacts on our local livestock[Read More…]
Over-appropriation proposed on White River upstream from Taylor Draw Dam/ Kenney Res.
Existing well permits should be checked for accuracy, new residential permits likely limited to in-house only use. RBC | Compared to most other rivers and watersheds in the state, the White River Basin has seen less active state-level water administration since its inception in 1891. While water-rights holders who divert[Read More…]
Local couple’s truck stolen outside Denver hotel, later found wrecked
MEEKER | A couple’s trip took an unexpected turn when their truck was stolen overnight outside the La Quinta Inn on Tower Road in Denver. Flip Phillippi had planned to take his wife, Tonie Phillippi, to the airport the following morning. However, they woke up to find their vehicle missing.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar. 2-8, 2025
ARRESTS 3/5/2025- Meeker PD arrested a juvenile male at Meeker High School on a warrant for Failure to Comply. He was taken to the Department of Youth Services in Grand Junction by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 3/2/2025 @ 12:17 pm. Morning walks were being ruined for a[Read More…]
Meeker trustees discuss nuclear energy, community updates
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees held their bi-monthly meeting last week. Trustees Scott Nielsen, Tiffany Jehorek, Kathy Sizemore, and Charles Day were in attendance, while Trustee Jessica Browning and Mayor Pro-Tem Christopher Lockwood were excused. Mayor Travis Day arrived late because of conflicting meeting. Before the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 13th, 2025
Shamrock Pool Party March 17 MEEKER | Join us at the Meeker Recreation Center Pool for inflatables and fun crafts this St. Patrick’s Day! 10:15 a.m. to noon. All ages welcome. Regular MRC fees and all pool rules apply. Find fees and rules at erbmrec.com/pool Lenten Fish Fry April 4[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – You can only play the hand you’re dealt — play it well
“Life is not a matter of holding good cards, but sometimes, playing a poor hand well.” – Jack London There are a lot of things no one warns you about when you’re young and innocent. Death, sickness, taxes, man’s inhumanity to man… chin hairs. The list is endless. We’re really[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – March 13th, 2025
More on the hospital board Dear Editor: Thank you for covering and publishing the transparently written article “Community members seek answers from hospital board,” by Jared Henderson, in your newspaper last week. My wife and I love our community, Pioneers Medical Center and its providers but we have concerns with[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: JoHantgen
The White River Museum has a new item to view, a double barrel shotgun! I know what you are thinking: Big deal, my husband has 17 in his gun safe/militia arsenal. The shotgun itself is not particularly rare or ancient, but its history is unique because of its owner. The[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: Why choose Colorado Northwestern?
Many community members are planning their next phase in life. We hope furthering your education and skill development is part of your plan. Once you decide to pursue or continue post-secondary studies, the next step is choosing where. Colorado offers outstanding educational institutions—so why CNCC? Explore our Mission, Vision, and[Read More…]
