Wolf species that has never been in Colorado can’t be “re-introduced” Dear Editor, This was printed in the latest NRA publication “AMERICAN HUNTER”: “Three teenagers set up a hunting blind and decoys early in the morning on Sept. 21 in St. Germain, Wisconsin. As dawn broke, one of the teens[Read More…]
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HISTORY (Humor) LESSONS: Thanksgiving 2024
RBC | Hello, my name is Joe Turkey. You may have heard of my more famous brother, Thomas. Tom is often pictured this time of year wearing a Pilgrim hat and belt. Macy’s parade pays tribute to him with a giant inflatable every year. To me, he looks a bit[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YOUTH ZONE
Experience the joy of philanthropy It may sound cliché, but it’s the truth – the work we do at YouthZone wouldn’t be possible without your support. Each year, we serve almost 500 youth in Pitkin, Garfield, and Rio Blanco Counties, and we impact more than 1200 additional family members along[Read More…]
Garcia represents Meeker on all-state 2A volleyball team
Meeker’s Taylor Garcia played on the 2024 all-state 2A volleyball blue team last weekend in Fort Collins. Amber Garcia PHOTO
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…]
