Pumpkins, Eats & Treats tonight in downtown Meeker! MEEKER | Bring the whole family downtown for ERBM’s Pumpkins, Eats & Treats. Trick-or-treat at local businesses, costume parade and contest, and more. Starts at 4:30 p.m. Candidate Adam Frisch to visit Meeker Sunday, Nov. 3 MEEKER | Adam Frisch is coming[Read More…]
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BIZ SPOTLIGHT: ROZZI’S
MEEKER | Since opening two years ago, Rozzi’s has been dedicated to providing a range of services that make clients feel renewed and confident. Now, with a recent expansion, the salon offers an even wider array of services designed to boost mental and physical well-being. Owner Candace Maes, who has[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Sportsmanship should apply to more than sports
“When you win, say nothing. When you lose, say less.” ~ Paul Brown Crossing my fingers and hoping by this time next week the crackling election tension in the air will have dissipated like an air mattress with a slow leak, leaving us grounded and steady — literally. It’s wishful[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor – October 31st, 2024
Learning from our predecessors Dear Editor: We live in a time with all kinds of information available from multiple sources. During the heat of today’s political battles, we continually hear accusations of Communist, Socialist, Fascist and others. Our understanding of these terms is often incomplete or inaccurate. Recently I came upon[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Dealing with election anxiety
This time of year has always been a favorite of mine. The leaves in their annual last gasp to show their true colors: red, orange and yellow. The end of fall never has conveyed sadness to us winter lovers. Most of us in that category look forward to all four[Read More…]
STUDENT COLUMN: Party culture in a small town
Living in a small town has its perks. We live boldly and loudly. But teens who develop unhealthy habits hide in the shadows. In this day and age, partying is idolized in social media, and unfortunately, that mentality has been allowed to run rampant in our small town. We,[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Death, taxes… and politics
RBC | It has been said that the only sure things are Death and Taxes. I would like to add politics to that list. I do not think it is a coincidence that Halloween and Elections are only a few days apart. Both can have scary surprises around the corner.[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 69
SCHEDULE B. Major T. T. Thornburgh Headquarters Fort Fred Steele, Wyoming July 27, 1879 Sir: I have the honor to submit the following report of the recent visit of the Ute Indians from the White River Agency to this vicinity. About the 25th of June a band of some 100[Read More…]
Obituary – Tracy R. “TRB” Brown
July 18, 1934 ~ Oct. 23, 2024 Tracy R. Brown (TRB) passed away Oct. 23, 2024. He was born July 18, 1934, in Richfield, Idaho, to William and Lena Brown. He was the fourth of eight children. TRB is survived by his wife of 30 years, Donna Brown of Meeker,[Read More…]
Obituary – Steven ‘Steve’ Edmund Cox
July 14, 1951 ~ Oct. 13, 2024 Steven “Steve” Edmund Cox, 73, passed away Oct. 13, 2024, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado. Steve was born July 14, 1951, in Hialeah, Florida, to Joan McFarlane and Rolland E. Cox. His mother passed away when he was young, and he[Read More…]
Obituary – Denise ‘Dee’ Camron Cox
April 29, 1961 ~ March 6, 2024 Denise “Dee” Camron Cox, 62, passed away March 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Regional Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Dee was born April 29, 1961, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. She was a member of the swim team at Coral Springs High School in[Read More…]
Three RHS harriers to compete at state cross-country meet
RANGELY | The Rangely cross-country team competed at the regional meet on Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Delta’s Confluence Park. This meet determined who would advance to the state meet on Nov. 2 in Colorado Springs. The top 15 individual runners and members of the top four teams qualified. The[Read More…]
