RANGELY | The Panther volleyball team had a successful weekend with victories over North Park and Olathe. With three matches left in the season, the Panthers are hoping to win out and host a regional. This week’s games are at home on Thursday for Pink Out night and senior night.[Read More…]
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Obituary – Margaret Alice Pilcher
May 27, 1948 ~ Oct. 8, 2024 It is with great sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Margaret Alice Pilcher, who left this world in her sleep on Oct. 8, 2024, while in the loving care of the Uintah Care Center. Margaret was born on May 27, 1948,[Read More…]
Obituary – Mary Margaret (Oldland) Washburn
July 21, 1953 ~ Oct. 2, 2024 Mary was born and raised in Meeker, Colorado. She lived the quintessential pioneer lifestyle helping on the farm and growing up with her siblings Frank and Jack under the guidance of her mother Audrey and father John. She spent a few years away[Read More…]
Borchard attends CNO Symposium
Ovation’s Clinical Services team had an incredible experience presenting at last week’s CNO Symposium. It was a fantastic opportunity for attendees to connect with nursing leaders and share valuable insights. Janelle Borchard, the CNO of Pioneers Medical Center, was in attendance.
DAYS GONE BY – October 24th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago When you see a man’s ears stuffed with cotton, it’s a question whether he has earache or a scolding wife. The most important project to be discussed by the International Geographical Congress is the making of a new map of the world on a[Read More…]
TX Tea moves into new downtown Meeker location
MEEKER | If you have driven through or walked in downtown Meeker, Colorado, you may have noticed that TX Tea has a new location. That’s right — after opening this summer in space shared with Mountain Charisma on Main, TX Tea recently moved to the space that was once home[Read More…]
Gould places third in Aksarben stock show program in Nebraska
The 97th annual Aksarben Stock Show took place at the end of September in Grand Island, Nebraska. It included more than 4,500 animals, kids from 14 different states and nine kids from Rio Blanco County. Jada Gould placed third overall in the 2024 Aksarben Pig Challenge Program. She was first[Read More…]
Outstanding service to 4-H award
Rio Blanco County 4-H presented its “Outstanding Service to 4-H” awards to the White River Electric Association (WREA) and the Meeker Lions Club. Accepting the awards from Tonya Merz were Bill Jordan for the Lions Club and Hal Pearce for WREA. MEEKER | A quick Google search on the qualities[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – RBC commissioners hold 2025 draft budget work sessions
RBC | The County Commissioners held another work session last week to discuss the 2025 draft budget. All three commissioners attended the Tuesday meeting in Meeker. The session began with Linda Masters of CSU Extension Programs and Activities, who discussed her budget. She listed $3,200 for her end-of-year projection on[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Oct 6-12, 2024
ARRESTS 10/13/2024- A 59 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for an out of county warrant. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 10/6/2024 @ 12:20 am. Officers conducted a search of a residence in Meeker after it appeared someone had went into the house and “messed” with[Read More…]
White River Conservation District approves interim executive director
RBC | The White River Conservation District held its monthly public meeting last week with board members Chris Collins, Bill Lake, and Marc Etchart in attendance. Members Neil Brennan and Kathy Nelson were absent but were excused due to cattle ranch obligations. The meeting began with the approval of the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 17th, 2024
MHS Ecology Trip Fundraiser Oct. 20 MEEKER | Join 22 MHS students at the Smoking River Brewery (101 E Market St.) this Sunday, Oct. 20 from 12-5 p.m. to help them raise funds for an ecology trip to Costa Rica in June 2025. Live music, silent auction, and food. Suggested[Read More…]



