Chayton Bumguardner, Carter Strate, Matthew Goss, Remington Greenup, Tony Portillo, Gael Samarripa, Christopher Ryals, wait for Meeker Elementary teacher Vicky Tate to give the “go” signal, as part of the Presidential Fitness day last week. Courtesy Photo courtesy photoChayton Bumguardner, Carter Strate, Matthew Goss, Remington Greenup, Tony Portillo, Gael Samarripa,[Read More…]
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Loose Ends: Seeking cowboy culture class
The life of the cowboy has been examined by academics, emulated by Old West enthusiasts and more recently become part of one Western Slope school district’s middle school curriculum.
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald – 125 years ago • At last Meeker has a meat market. The genial and popular Ed Bellows has opened a meat market in the Holden building.
Letter to the Editor: RBC in the news
Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County and the Rangely area have been in the news several times during the last week.
Local artist selected as artist-in-residence
Pat Sheeran/Daggett has been selected to participate in the San Juan National Forest Artist in Residence Program.
Meeker Locals
People are a lot like bees, it seems. As soon as the weather warms up enough for the dandelions to bloom, we’re out and about and as busy as we can be.
Masons support FFA
The Meeker Masons presented Maclaine Shults, FFA member, and Paul “Buckshot” Sheridan, representing Friends of the FFA, with a check in the amount of $1,110.
Talented musicians…
The Rangely elementary school fifth-graders presented a number of fine musical compilations for parents and community members.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Showing Up
“Spectacular,” said Judith Martinez, director of dropout prevention and student engagement for the Colorado Department of Education, when I told her about Torie Slagle’s upcoming feat.
Perfect Attendance
Class valedictorian, 4.0 grade point average, student council president as a senior, class president for freshman, sophomore and junior years, National Honor Society officer, local and district FFA officer, lettered in six sports during senior year, 4-H council president, works two part-time jobs and selected Ms. RHS by the teaching[Read More…]
New owners for RBC funeral homes
The funeral homes in Rio Blanco County have new owners. Mitchell (Mitch) and Ty Ann Blackburn have purchased Rio Blanco County Funeral Homes from Joseph and Teresa Swiger.
After Birth Ball a revived tradition
In 1972, Dr. Alan Jones, Dr. Gary Rupp and Dr. Bert White, the local veterinary team, decided that after a long calving season, it was time to get together and have a good time with family and friends to celebrate the end of another successful calving year. It was at[Read More…]
