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Bicycle Bob

Bicycle Bob was “bicycle-hitchhiking” last week, when this photographer picked him up outside of Meeker and drove him to Craig.

Up and Down El Rio Blanco

In my humble opinion, women are God’s greatest creation. I believe this to be true for many reasons, with the ability to create life being at the top of the list.I’m blessed to be surrounded by God’s greatest creation: my mom, my sisters, my wife, my daughters, granddaughter, nieces and[Read More…]

Mobile pantry at Fairfield Center July 28

MEEKER | The Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck distribution location has been changed to the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., Meeker today, July 28, due to county fair activities. FBR provides food assistance to community members. For more information, contact Debra Barney at 878-9650 or Jill[Read More…]

Deep roots, strong bonds

MEEKER I James and Iva Sheridan lived on the Bar Seven Ranch in the summer and moved to the “home place” (now occupied by Pat and Mary Francis Coryell) in the winter to be closer to town. Initially, James and Iva resided across the river from the “home place,” where[Read More…]

Classifieds: July 28, 2011

ANNOUNCEMENTS PENNIES PLUS PROJECT – The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is asking everyone to share your pennies (PLUS…all other coins accepted!) to help us pay off our book loan debt. We need…10 MILLION PENNIES!!! Coin containers are everywhere in Meeker as well as the White River Museum. The contents[Read More…]

Back wins pro-am tourney, Watt wins Lischke

MEEKER I The annual Lischke golf tournament, the only tournament held on the Meeker Golf Course that invites golfers from anywhere to compete as individuals, was held last weekend but local golf pro Jim Cook said the “story” was about the winner of the annual pro-am tournament, preceding the Lischke.