May 12, 1976 ~ Aug. 5, 2024 Alyson Daun Johnson (Pilcher) was born on May 12, 1976, in Vernal, Utah, to William and Jeris Pilcher. She graduated from Rangely High School in 1994 and went on to attend the dental program at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely. Alyson began[Read More…]
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Obituary – Mary Margaret Wren
Jan. 4, 1939 ~ Aug. 7, 2024 Mary Margaret Wren age 85, passed away Wednesday Aug. 7, 2024, in Summerfield, Ohio. Mary was a former resident of Meeker, Colorado, moving to the area in 1992, and returned to Ohio in 2023. She was born Jan. 4, 1939, in Columbus, Ohio,[Read More…]
Obituary – Michael J. ‘Mike’ Kay
March 6, 1946 ~ July 29, 2024 A celebration of life for Michael J. “Mike” Kay, 78, was held Friday, Aug. 9, 2024, in Wheatland, Wyoming. Kay passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at his home near Wheatland surrounded by his family. Mike was born in Denver, Colorado, the[Read More…]
Fasten your seatbelts for the upcoming Mustang Mingle
MEEKER | This year’s Mustang Mingle has an extraordinary new flair thanks to our great Party Committee: Christy Borchard, Elizabeth Pearce, Christine Halandras, Jayne Coley and Di Harber. Coming up on Friday, Aug. 23 at 6 p.m. at the 4-H Building at the Fairgrounds is a star-studded event with mustang[Read More…]
Bob Tobin to present water study to White River Alliance
MEEKER | If you’re interested in learning more about the White River, you’ll want to see Bob Tobin’s “Water quality and sediment Transport” study! Bob is the former head of the USGS Meeker office and did this comprehensive long term study from 1974 to 1988. Bob was a water quality[Read More…]
Meeker High School golf team kicks off the season with first tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker High School golf team started its season on July 29, 2024. They had their first tournament last Thursday, Aug. 8, at the Cedaredge Bruins Invitational. This year, there are 15 golfers on the team, the most since the golf program was restarted. When asked about the[Read More…]
Final week of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series!
MEEKER | Tonight is the final week of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series starting at 7 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Admission is free. To date, no bull riders have won in the event this season. Results from last week are as follows: #12 Team Roping – Joe[Read More…]
GRATITUDE FOR GOLF COURSE ASSISTANCE
Berry Bros. continued their 54-year commitment of helping the Meeker Golf Course survive as they took on numerous projects lately. With a ditch bank faltering, Bert Berry and son Dillon volunteered their services to correct the issue by building a reinforced bank. Long a supporter of the course since family[Read More…]
Celebrating Cheri Smith: A beacon of positivity and dedication
RANGELY | Cheri Smith’s journey with the Rangely School District began serendipitously in 1988, sparked by a parenting class led by the high school principal. Seeking guidance for parenting a child with disabilities, Cheri and her husband, Mark, were drawn to the principal’s educational philosophy. This connection led to a[Read More…]
Bus routes for Meeker students may ‘look different’ as district works to find drivers
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Board of Education held its monthly meeting this past Monday at 7 p.m. at the district office. All board members were present. High School Principal Amy Chinn attended, while the other principals were not in attendance. During the action portion of the meeting, the[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – August 15th, 2024
MEEKER 125 The deer season opens next Tuesday, and the woods are full of deer-hunters already. The rains took a parting shot at the already well soaked earth last Saturday afternoon, since which time we have had good haying weather. Fred Garrison, the photographer, says he was getting ready, a[Read More…]
FAIR LADIES…
The sheep lead event is a fun event for spectators and participants alike (above). A year’s worth of labor, tears, laughter, and learning marked the close of the 2024 Rio Blanco County Fair. This year’s official photographer, Kaysyn Chintala, and auctioneer Josh Smith were both raised in Rio Blanco County,[Read More…]
