RBC | Rio Blanco 4-H Achievement Nights are a time to recognize the 4-H members who have worked so hard this past year to learn more and do more. We would like to recognize all 4-H members for their hard work and dedication throughout the 2023/2024 4-H year. Each 4-H[Read More…]
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OBITUARY – Carole Rae (Klinglesmith) Miller
Feb. 20, 1939 ~ Oct. 4, 2024 Carole Rae Klinglesmith Miller, 85, passed away on Oct. 4, 2024. She was born on Feb. 20, 1939, in Rifle, Colorado, to Carl and Dixie (Austin) Klinglesmith. She grew up in Meeker, Colorado, and graduated from Meeker High School in 1957, where she[Read More…]
Moon Lake Electric participates in Cooperative Service Day
RANGELY | On Oct. 8, 2024, Moon Lake Electric Association joined several other electric cooperatives throughout the state on Cooperative Service Day. The goal was to find multiple service opportunities throughout our service territory that could uplift and benefit the membership and the communities they live in. The Vernal Lineman[Read More…]
Mountain lions killed most often in Colorado’s remote regions, CPW statistics show
RBC | In the early morning chill of Colorado’s rugged wilderness, the rhythmic panting of hounds echoes through the trees as they close in on their elusive target, a mountain lion, in a Durango outfitter promotional video found online. For hunters, it’s a moment steeped in tradition and survival skills,[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 17th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Herbert S. Howey, one of our well-known and popular young cattlemen, adn Blanche M. Schooler were married last Wednesday at the home of the bride’s parents on Piceance creek, Rev. H.A. Handel officiating. The Herald erred last week in stating that J.B. Malone of[Read More…]
RHS harriers tackle tough Aspen course
RANGELY | The Rangely High School cross country team competed in Aspen this past weekend. Known for its high elevation and challenging hills, the Aspen course tests both mental toughness and physical endurance. The race takes place over rough terrain, mowed fields, and numerous hills, making it easy for runners[Read More…]
Homecoming 2024
(Left) Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC), marched in the Homecoming parade to mark the group’s 15th anniversary and to promote their next performance. “Beauty and the Beast” will be presented Nov. 14-16, 2024, at the Meeker High School auditorium. (Center) The 2024 Meeker High School Cowboy football team rode[Read More…]
CNCC Flight Team takes to the skies
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College’s (CNCC) Flight Team will participate in the upcoming National Intercollegiate Flying Association (NIFA) Region 1 SAFECON competition from Oct. 14-18 at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Fort Collins, Colorado. They will compete against other two- and four-year school flight programs, including Rocky Mountain College,[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 29-OCT 5, 2024
ARRESTS 9/29/2024- A 26 year-old female was arrested by the Meeker PD for violation of protection order and transported to jail. 9/30/2024- A 38 year-old male was arrested on a Rio Blanco felony warrant. He was transported to jail and bonded the next day. CALL SUMMARIES 9/29/2024 @ 06:08 am.[Read More…]
Approximately 500 Meeker residents asked to ‘self-report’ on water service line material
MEEKER | Meeker residents who own property with water service lines of indeterminate material have been asked to self-report on their water service lines via a form mailed out with the October water bills. The request comes through the Town from the Colorado health department, which is requiring an inventory[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – October 10th, 2024
Walbridge Wing annual Craft Sale Oct. 11 MEEKER | The annual Walbridge Wing craft sale will be held in the board room at Pioneers Medical Center on Friday, Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come buy embroidered tea towels, aprons, hanging towels, afghans, doilies, scarves, hats… much more.[Read More…]
HISTORY MYSTERY
Can you identify this mystery hand tool’s purpose and and the timeframe when it would have been used? What replaced it? ED PECK PHOTO