MEEKER | Meeker has welcomed a new business called Los Nogales, located where the old Meeker Bakery used to be on 6th Street. Owner Virginia Arroyos sat down to talk about her excitement regarding the opening of her new store. When asked what brought her to Meeker, Arroyos explained, “The[Read More…]
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WOOD MAKES NAT’L HS RODEO FINALS
Leah Wood was one of two Meeker youth to qualify for the National High School Rodeo Championships along with Jessy Pelloni, who finished in the top 20. Wood competed in breakaway roping, catching her first calf in 2.95 seconds. She missed the second calf and finished 60th out of 135[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – August 1st, 2024
RBC to join Mesa and Montrose counties in lawsuit over severance tax funding RBC | In a special meeting held Monday, July 29, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners approved a resolution authorizing the county attorney’s office to join a lawsuit against the State of Colorado alongside Mesa and Montrose counties.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JULY 21-28, 2024
ARRESTS A 35 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for out of county Warrants. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 7/21/2024 @ 10:08 pm. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a fire near Prospect/River St. in the town limits of Rangely. The fire was contained at 10:38 pm.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 1st, 2024
Grand Opening for Grant Family Dentistry in Rangely today, Aug. 1 RANGELY | Grant Family Dentistry is expanding to Rangely, incorporating Dr. Myers’s practice and offering a full range of dental services, including clear aligners and surgical procedures. The new office will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m.[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN : The stories that color our lives
“You’re never going to kill storytelling, because it’s built in the human plan. We come with it.” ― Margaret Atwood, author of “The Handmaid’s Tale” Humans are wired for storytelling. Before the written word, before the printing press, before radio or television or the internet, we preserved our history, our[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Back to school vibes
The back to school advertising campaigns have been bombarding one and all for the past few weeks. As a teacher and parent, now a grandparent, I appreciate preparedness but continue to prefer everyone wait until mid-August. I know once the summer sales overlap with school supplies, both consumers and businesses[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – August 1st, 2024
Gratitude from the Clyde Slaugh family Dear Editor: The family of Clyde Slaugh would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who helped, called, text, sent prayers, came by, brought food, or helped in any way possible. We appreciate you all so much. A few special thanks[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Agency Survivors, Part II
Descendants of Edwin L. Mansfield claim that he was only White River Indian Agency employee to escape with his life. That statement was not entirely correct as we shall see later. All during the summer of 1879, Agent Meeker had urged military intervention to enforce his ideals of a Ute[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 59
White River Agency, Colorado July 7, 1879 Sir: As I have on hand well towards 700 sacks of flour, I would ask the authority to increase the amount weekly issued. The reasons are, first, the present amount looks, and is small; second, the ration list calls for 50 pounds flour[Read More…]
PMC NURSING TEAM
Pioneers Medical Center is delighted to announce the growth and expansion of our fantastic nursing team. These ladies are dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients. (Left to right) Anita Ruder, Nursing Supervisor; Kaitlyn Habert, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Spine Clinic Director; Janelle Borchard, Chief[Read More…]
Obituary – J.C. ‘Sonny’ Eatherton
July 15, 1942 ~ July 6, 2024 J.C. “Sonny” Eatherton passed away on July 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. His passing is the result of open-heart surgery, resulting in a stroke, fall, and brain-bleed. Sonny was born to Jack and Lydia Eatherton on July 15,[Read More…]
