Jan. 7, 1945 ~ Aug. 8, 2024 Larry Steiner, beloved husband, father, granddad, and great-granddad, died peacefully at home in Crescent City, California, at the age of 79, following a year of medical challenges. Born in Scott City, Kansas, on Jan. 7, 1945, to Olden O. and Myrtle I. (Buhler)[Read More…]
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Meeker Summer Rodeo Series wraps up 2024 season
There was only one winner of the $4,500 bull riding prize that accumulated over the course of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series season, but there was plenty of excitement every week. Results from the Aug. 15 rodeo are at the right. See the ad at the bottom of this page[Read More…]
MHS golf team competes in River Valley and Devil’s Thumb tournaments
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Cowboys wrapped up their trip last week, competing in the River Valley tournament in Basalt on Tuesday and at Devil’s Thumb in Delta last Thursday. Tuesday’s tournament was not the Cowboys’ best performance, as they finished eighth out of 10 teams with an overall[Read More…]
MHS volleyball program ready to hit the court
MEEKER | Cowboy volleyball hits the court strong with 40 young ladies this year and the addition of a new assistant coach. Becca Steerman joins the Cowboy staff and will be supporting the C team players. The tremendous turnout for the program this year means the team will be splitting[Read More…]
School district welcomes seven new staff members
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Cowboys wrappThe Meeker School District kicked off the 2024-2025 school year with several changes, including the addition of seven new teachers to the district. Among the new hires is fifth-grade teacher Megan Shelton, the younger sister of four-time Colorado High School Wrestling State Champion[Read More…]
Annual church-in-the-park event a success
MEEKER | On Aug. 11, several local churches gathered at Town Park for the second annual Church in the Park. Many attendees from last year remembered the unity and fellowship, and this year’s gathering did not disappoint. Cherie Cobb, pastor of White River Methodist Church at 809 Park Ave., welcomed[Read More…]
Rangely Area Chamber Names New Executive Director
MEEKER | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce has a change of leadership coming its way. Emma Baker, a chamber board member and past board president, has agreed to take on the Executive Director position. Candra Robie, the current Executive Director, will transition to an Assistant Director role within the[Read More…]
ON A MISSION…
Sister Brook Filfred from the Rangely Ward received her mission call to Mexico’s Spanish-speaking mission. She started Home MTC on Aug. 19 and will report to the Mexico MTC in a few weeks.
The ‘Voice of the Fair’: Ed Coryell
MEEKER | When it comes to a local legend in the town of Meeker, Colorado, no one stands out quite like Ed Coryell. Coryell recently made the difficult decision to step down from the Rio Blanco County Fair Board after the most recent fair. He has served on the board[Read More…]
Awards presented at Pioneers Association anniversary
(Left) Fourth-generation Rio Blanco County Pioneer Annie Turner is surrounded by family after being honored at the 112th annual Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association dinner/dance, held last Saturday and attended by more than 125 people. (Left to right) Mary Simpson, Hallie Blunt, Sparky Pappas, Tryrel Turner, Carson Blunt, Connor Blunt,[Read More…]
Meeker trustees review housing assessment report, begin discussing possible options
MEEKER | Meeker trustees met for a work session to review recommendations from a comprehensive housing assessment conducted over the last year on the town’s behalf by Ayres Associates. The 45-page report outlines the current housing situation in Meeker, current and future needs, and potential strategies for addressing housing issues.[Read More…]
RIBBON CUTTING FOR LOS NOGALES
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed Los Nogales to Meeker with a ribbon cutting on Aug. 9. Los Nogales is open every day and located at 265 6th St.. They are a carniceria and offer meat, candy, drinks, spices and more, as well as send money for you. Pictured are[Read More…]
