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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Yesterday was the coldest day of the season – 12-below zero. • Meeker is to have another barber shop. Mr. Williams, a newcomer, will open a shop shortly.

Meeker Locals

A record-setting 703-pound black bear killed north of Meeker is igniting a controversy. According to the Huffington Post, the fact Richard Kendall, a hunter from Craig, crawled into the hibernating bear’s cave for the kill has the DOW considering changes to the rules regarding bear hunting. Is it fair to[Read More…]

CNCC registration open for spring classes

MEEKER I Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in early January are open for registration. Spring schedules were mailed mid-December to area residents. Several academic as well as community interest classes are available.

Official opening…

Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Smithsonian exhibit “Between Fences” at the White River Museum last Saturday. The exhibit will be on display until the end of February.

Looking for luck…

The Elks Lodge in Rangely had their final Bingo night of 2010 on Monday with a packed room of 144 people. With the fundraiser becoming such a big success, the final pot of the night was $950 split among winners Kim LeBleu, Marilyn Ormsbee and Kendra Day.