Meeker’s Taylor Garcia played on the 2024 all-state 2A volleyball blue team last weekend in Fort Collins. Amber Garcia PHOTO
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Thanks from the Lancaster family following the seventh annual Nick Lancaster Memorial Game
RANGELY | The family of Nick Lancaster would like to thank the Panther Football coaching staff; Head Coach Keenan LeBleu, Jeremy Lohry, Andy Kracht, Dalton Gartrell and Kasen LeBleu and the entire 2024 Panther football team for honoring Nick at the seventh annual Nick Lancaster Memorial Game. Coach Keenan:[Read More…]
CNCC Flight Team qualifies for national competition
RANGELY | The CNCC National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Flight Team has achieved a remarkable feat by securing an invitation to the national competition in May. The team’s exceptional skills and outstanding performance across various categories have earned them numerous top 10 finishes and a total of 311.5 points, resulting[Read More…]
Pioneers Medical Center receives Top 100 Best Hospitals in America designation for joint replacement procedures
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center has been recognized as one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement, adding to its numerous accolades for clinical excellence from Healthgrades, the #1 site Americans use when searching for a doctor or hospital. Pioneers Medical Center has been recognized for its outstanding performance in[Read More…]
Shop at Home Week 2 – Nov 28th, 2024
Days Gone By – November 28th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago C.L. Walrad shipped a large bunch of range horses last week. Mr. W is culling his band and getting rid of the poorest– a good idea. Other horsemen should think likewise. There will be no services at St. James to-morrow, but it is expected[Read More…]
Beauty and the Beast, Jr. Performances
With nearly 50 elementary and middle school performers, the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) held three performances of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr. last weekend at Meeker High School, marking 15 years of MACC’s community theater productions.
CPW provides information on wolf release plan to citizens at packed meeting Monday
RBC | Despite a last-minute change by Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) last Wednesday that removed Rio Blanco County from consideration as a site for wolf release in the next round of the reintroduction plan, county residents flooded the Fairfield Center Monday night for a public meeting with CPW staff.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov 10-16, 2024
ARRESTS 11/13/2024- A 45 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD on a warrant for Failure to Appear on a traffic offense. He was transported to jail. 11/13/2024- A 53 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for domestic violence charge. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 11/10/2024 @[Read More…]
County Beat – Rangely resident raises concerns about DHS, foster care
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) convened its regular meeting last Tuesday in Meeker, with Commissioners Doug Overton and Ty Gates attending in person. Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon participated remotely via Google Meet due to a recent surgery. During the public comment segment, Rangely resident Wendi[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – November 21st, 2024
Memorial Turkey Shoot Nov. 23 MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club will be holding the 2024 Kenny Johnson Memorial Turkey Shoot on Saturday, Nov. 23 from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Events include .22 Rifle Long Gong, Bowling Pin Shoot (brackets for rimfire and centerfire pistols), and Youth .22 event.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column – Time-out for grown-ups
“He who fights with monsters might take care lest he thereby become a monster. And if you gaze for long into an abyss, the abyss gazes also into you.” ~ Frederick Nietzsche Have you ever gotten angry because of someone’s rudeness, misbehavior, or bullying, only to find yourself being rude, misbehaving[Read More…]
