The 17th annual Summer Reading Carnival at the Rangely Regional Library gave readers an opportunity to get outside for some fun and frolic, including an “octopus toss.” This year 231 readers signed up for the program. JESSE MCCANN PhotoS RANGELY | The Summer Reading Program at Rangely Regional Library has come[Read More…]
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2024 Cowboy Kickoff Classic Golf and Cornhole Tournament Aug. 16
MEEKER | The annual Cowboy Kickoff proceeds benefit the Meeker High School football program. There will be a four-man scramble ($60/person includes nine holes, cart and shirt) that starts at 1 p.m. Make your own team or call to be added to a team. The cornhole tournament (pick your own[Read More…]
Meeker Marlins claim fourthconsecutive state championship
The Meeker Marlins: (back row, from left) head coach Shelly Rogers, Dexter Chinn, Sebastian Baumgart, Xander Borchard, Tucker Chinn, Tristan Borchard, Tinlie Strate; (front row, from left) Adrian Baumgart, Evie Borchard, Fletcher Chinn and Justin Kuhmann. Not pictured: Isaiah Gianinetti. MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins USA Swim Team once again[Read More…]
The bulls are still on top with only two weeks remaining in the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | There are only two weeks remaining in the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series, tonight (Aug. 8) at 7 p.m. and next Thursday, Aug. 15 at 7 p.m. So far this season, no rider has bested a bull in the RBC Fairgrounds Arena and the winning pot has increased to[Read More…]
Pioneers Association awards to be presented on Saturday
MEEKER | This year at the Pioneers Association Celebration, we are honored to celebrate recipients that are so deserving and represent the spirit of a pioneer just in their existence let alone their involvement in the community. The recipients in no particular order are Gus and Christine Halandras, Forrest and[Read More…]
MEMORIAL BENCH FOR BOUDREAUX
A memorial bench on Hole 3 at Cedar Ridges Golf Course was installed and dedicated (made and donated by Big D’s Oil Field Services) at Cedar Ridges Golf Course in Rangely last weekend and the annual couples tournament will, from now on, be known as the Ellen Boudreaux Couples Classic,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 8th
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A lovely morning greeted the good people of this valley this morning, and it looks as tho’ the rain is over for the time being. Cattle buyers were numerous this week. “Announce another boy down at our house!” is the way Mr. David Smith[Read More…]
Clark’s Market announces acquisition of Watt’s Ranch Market
MEEKER | Clark’s Market, a family-owned, Colorado-based company, is excited to announce that it will assume ownership of Watt’s Ranch Market in Meeker, Colorado, effective Monday, Aug. 26.“We are thrilled to expand our family of markets and serve the Meeker community,” said TomClark, Jr., Clark’s Market President and CEO. “We[Read More…]
Meet & Greet with Adam Frisch
Asbestos abatement project will impact Meeker Post Office hours and public access beginning Aug. 12
MEEKER | The Meeker Post Office will undergo an asbestos abatement project. Abatement will begin on Monday, Aug. 12, and is expected to last 4-6 weeks. As the abatement presents a health hazard, the Post Office must be closed to the public and to the Postal employees until the project[Read More…]
RBC Fair Week wraps up Saturday
RBC | As of press time, the shows of Dog, Cat, Poultry, Rabbit and Goat will have known Champions. All of the Horse Show events are completed, yet the competitors will continue to enjoy their passion for horses and stock. Coming on Thursday morning will be the Swine Show with[Read More…]
Inside Community Development with Leif Joy and Matt Franks
MEEKER | Leif Joy, who is a prominent figure in the community, is known for wearing many different “hats” in terms of his job descriptions. Last Friday, Joy and his co-worker, Matt Franks, sat down to discuss the various roles of the Community Development Department. The department handles numerous tasks,[Read More…]
