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Home of: Rayola Rust

Meeker | This week’s “home of” honoree is longtime Meeker resident Rayola Rust. Rayola moved to Meeker in 1973.

Hunting numbers set

RBC I The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission approved big game hunting license numbers for the upcoming fall hunting seasons. Agency staff utilized herd population estimates to recommend reductions in license numbers for mule deer, elk and pronghorn while recommending increases in licenses to manage growing populations of moose and[Read More…]

A “Hart” of gold

MEEKER I She came to Meeker in 1930 on horseback, accompanied by her brother, six horses and 16 head of cattle to live on Lime Kiln. “I don’t know if I have much of a story to tell,” said Ruby Hart, 96.

Stroke, osteoporosis screenings in Meeker

MEEKER I Residents living in and around Meeker can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds will host Life Line Screening on May 19. The site is located at 779 Sulphur Creek Rd. in Meeker.

Meeker wrestlers end season in Parachute

MEEKER I The final youth wrestling tournament of the season was held last Saturday in Parachute and all 15 Meeker wrestlers entered, placed in the top four, including 10 in the finals, where five were crowned champions.

Stamp Out Hunger drive

RANGELY I Campbell Soup Company joins forces with the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) to help Stamp Out Hunger in Rangely Saturday, May 12. Now in its 20th year, the annual food drive has grown from a regional to a national effort that provides assistance to the millions of[Read More…]