Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Several of the street crossings are in wretched shape and need replacing. Why not put in a few more of stone? They’re cheaper in the long run when put in properly. The work of enlarging the Sheridan ditch is progressing as fast as 10[Read More…]
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From corner to cage: Rangely’s Jaime Sanchez makes MMA debut
RANGELY | After years of shaping champions at Sanchez Brothers Boxing, Jaime Sanchez stepped out of the corner and into the spotlight. The former amateur boxer from the quiet town of Rangely, Colorado, made his mixed martial arts debut this past weekend in Salt Lake City, Utah, trading mitts and[Read More…]
Circle Park and riverfront project progress update
MEEKER | If you haven’t seen the boulders and dirt work happening on the south side of the bridge at the bottom of 5th Street, then you are in for a surprise. Since starting in late January 2025, X-Field Services has been making great headway with the construction of new[Read More…]
New shooting sports leaders for 4-H
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…]
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…]