RBC | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office (RBCSO) will host a fundraiser for breast cancer awareness this October. The department is participating in the “Pink Patch Project,” a nationwide campaign designed to draw attention to the battle against breast cancer. For the month of October, the department will “go[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 15-21, 2024
ARRESTS 9/15/2024- A 54 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Driving a Vehicle While Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs, Possessing an Open Container in a Motor Vehicle, Drove Vehicle Without a Valid Drivers License, Resisting Arrest x 2 and Escape. 9/17/2024 – A[Read More…]
Public reaction to rule change for coaches
By JARED HENDERSON MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting earlier this week, all of the board members were present. Middle School Principal Katie Johnston and Elementary School Principal Michele Cheesman attended, while High School Principal Amy Chinn was absent. The meeting began with district celebrations. Each[Read More…]
Update on the highway banner project
MEEKER | Last week, the Town of Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular meeting. To start the meeting off, the board approved the agenda, the previous meeting’s minutes, and the monthly disbursements. During the public participation period, Stephanie Hanson of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce provided an update on[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 26th, 2024
Historical Society bingo night at the Fairgrounds this Saturday MEEKER | The monthly bingo game sponsored by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society on the last Saturday of the month is moving from the Heritage Culture Center on Park Ave. to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Come at 6 p.m.![Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – September 26th, 2024
“If all printers were determined not to print anything till they were sure it would offend nobody, there would be very little printed.” ―Benjamin Franklin Sept. 22-28, 2024, marks the annual observation of Banned Books Week, first established in 1982 by the Office of Intellectual Freedom at the American Library[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: People by post?
Asking ourselves, “What is the worst thing that could happen?” is often a question posed by counselors and therapists to help anxiety-ridden patients cope with various situations. Picturing the worst-case scenarios coming true, as well as coming up with solutions for changing one’s reaction to daily stressors is reported to[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – September 26th, 2024
Meeker Cemetery Board attends Special District Association conference Dear Editor: The staff and two members of the board of the Meeker Cemetery District attended the Special District Association Conference in Keystone September 10-12. The first morning started off with Ann Terry, CEO, announcing to the Meeker Cemetery the most beautiful cemetery in[Read More…]
CLARK’S RANCH MARKET HOSTS COMMUNITY LUNCH AND RIBBON CUTTING
The new owners of Watt’s Ranch Market, Clark’s Ranch Market, held a free community appreciation barbecue lunch with live music from the 8th Street Pickers, giveaways and prize drawings on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed Clark’s Ranch Market to Meeker with a ribbon cutting. Pictured: Tom[Read More…]
MEMORIAL SERVICE – Donald D. Hamilton
Oct. 15, 1949 ~ July 17, 2024There will be a memorial service on Oct. 5, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Grace Bible Church (755 Spencer Parkway) in Parachute, Colorado, with a fellowship time to follow.
HISTORY LESSONS: Church arson Pt. 2 – The ‘tail’ continues
Two of the best bloodhounds in Colorado arrived in Meeker about 3 o’clock Thursday morning. The dogs were put to work at once. First one dog was put on the trail on the spot where the brick-bat was pulled up from the street. After taking the scent, it followed it[Read More…]
Panthers celebrate homecoming victory over Soroco Rams
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers celebrated homecoming with a decisive victory over the Soroco Rams, thanks to a stellar performance from both their offense and defense. The game started with a fumble on the opening kickoff, putting the Panther defense in a tough position. However, they rose to the occasion,[Read More…]
