Embracing the spirit of the season, Brett Borchard and Chip Brown were in costume with special edition 2024 Smoking River Brewing Co. steins in hand for the fourth annual Volksmarch and Oktoberfest last weekend. Friday’s march included stops at the Meeker Cafe, Blanco Cellars, Caroline’s Louisiana Kitchen and Smoking River[Read More…]
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And the circus came to town…
The Jordan World Circus came to Meeker last weekend for a Saturday evening performance that included aerialists, sword-throwing unicyclists, and other feats at the RBC Fairgrounds. CAITLIN WALKER Photos
Public comments heard at Meeker Library Board meeting during Banned Books Week
MEEKER | The Meeker Library Board held its regular meeting last week, with four of the five members in attendance: Meredith Deming, Dan Olson, John D. Moffitt, and Keri Griesser. Michael Cobb was absent. During the public comment period, several community members addressed concerns about book banning, coinciding with National[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 22-28, 2024
ARRESTS 9/23/2024- A 49 year-old female was arrested by Colorado State Patrol for DUI. She was transported to jail. 9/24/2024- A 42 year-old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Menacing and 2nd degree Assault. He was transported to jail. He remains in custody. 9/25/2024- A 45 year-old male was[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners respond to public concerns, hear case for Rangely School District bond measure
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners held its regular meeting last Tuesday afternoon, with all three commissioners in attendance. During the public comment period, Wendy Gillard, a Rangely resident, raised concerns about health and human services in the county. She explained that these concerns have persisted throughout[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 3rd, 2024
Free community lunch Oct. 6 MEEKER | St. James Episcopal United Methodist Church is hosting a free community lunch at 12 p.m. at Richards’ Hall (368 4th St.) in Meeker on Sunday, Oct. 6 Join us for pulled pork sandwiches, mac & cheese, coleslaw and desserts, all homemade. Rep. Meghan[Read More…]
Tate earns state fair grand championship
Landree Tate of Meeker is a Colorado State Fair Grand Champion! Tate won overall grand champion and class champion in dog obedience, class reserve grand champion in dog rally and brought home fifth place in intermediate open dog showmanship.
EDITOR’S COLUMN – October 3rd, 2024
“Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?” ―Terry Pratchett Wednesday, Oct. 2 marked six years since the coroner came to my office to notify me that my oldest son was dead. For those who don’t know or remember, Ethan was 26,[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: What happened to dress codes?
Dress codes are no longer apparent in public places these days. Forget casual Fridays, as sloppy sweats continue to be the top choice most any day. Post-pandemic remote workers are more willing to go into the office three or four days a week when they can resume working from home[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – October 3rd, 2024
How to rope a bear… from the Cowboy Gathering at Trappers Lodge Dear Editor: Tracy and I, along the Brennans and other Meekerites were treated Saturday to the fourth edition of Trappers Lake Cowboy Gathering on the Mountain. This event drew people from as far away as Arkansas to listen[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Klan in Colorado
This story is intended to educate. Please do not infer that I condone bigotry, or oppression based on creed or race. In my youth, the struggles for integration were constantly in the news, often with violence. When the original “This is What I Remember” interviews were recorded for the local[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Hopewest – Breaking the Silence: Supporting Suicide Prevention and Survivors of Loss
RBC | Those left in the wake of a suicide loss sometimes aren’t sure where to turn or what to do. Uprooted by shock and overcome by the grief of losing someone to suicide can feel painful and isolating. Recognizing National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month in September, HopeWest aims to[Read More…]
