MEEKER | The Barone Middle School seventh and eighth grade basketball teams competed in theSleeping Giant Tournament in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, last weekend, facing teams fromMeeker and Steamboat Middle School.In the first game on Saturday morning, Meeker’s seventh grade B team lost to Steamboat’sseventh grade B team, with a final[Read More…]
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Spookiest place in town…
“It’s creepy and it’s kooky, mysterious and spooky, it’s all together ooky, Antler Taxidermy,” (sung to the tune of “The Addams Family.”) A photo doesn’t do justice to the detail and complexity of the Halloween decorations at Antler Taxidermy on Market Street. Swing by for a visit to check out[Read More…]
Bringing magic to life on stage:
Celebrating 15 years of community theater MEEKER | At a time when funding for drama, music, and art programs has disappeared from many communities, the town of Meeker and its residents have pressed in and invested in the creative and performing arts in the school district and through external organizations. [Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Oct 20-26, 2024
CALL SUMMARIES 10/21/2024 @ 1:06 p.m. A citizen of Meeker wanted to report a suspicious incident that occurred as follows: the party claimed someone he had contact with caused his liver enzymes to spike and also, while riding with the suspicious person, they would quickly turn their head to the[Read More…]
County Beat – Commissioners hear concerns from residents
RBC | All three Rio Blanco County Commissioners attended their regular meeting last week. During the public comment period, Rangely resident Wendy Gillard raised concerns about Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon. Gillard highlighted that O’Hearon was escorted out of the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 2017 following a third-party investigation that[Read More…]
Blessing of the animals
St. James Episcopal Church held the annual “Blessing of the Animals” service on Saturday, Oct. 26. Parishioners brought their furry family members to the church for a prayer and treats. Pictured are Kim and Ted Tedford with their dog Shorty, and Father Scott Hollenbeck. KARA HOLLENBECK PHOTO
Community Calendar – October 31st, 2024
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…]
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…]
