On Wednesday, June 5 the Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed Firm Foundation Childcare at its grand opening and ribbon cutting. The kids “cut” cute figures as they handily sliced through the ribbon with their kiddie-sized scissors. They rounded off the ceremony with a cupcake, a little punch and then each[Read More…]
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Fund the Meeker fireworks display!
MEEKER | The fireworks display on the 4th of July is a classic American tradition. Meeker has always taken pride in its fireworks presentations, and would very much like to see it continue for years to come. In the past, the Meeker Fire District has sponsored our fireworks with the[Read More…]
Volunteers sought for Meeker Pageant show
MEEKER | The Meeker Pageant has been a tradition included in Meeker’s 4th of July celebration since 1938. It is the historical reenactment of the “Meeker Incident” — the conflict between Meeker’s namesake, Nathan Meeker, an Indian Agent sent to oversee the area and the local tribe native to the[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: June 9-15, 2024
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on 6/10/2024 by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. He was taken to Moffat County for DUI. CALL SUMMARIES 6/9/2024 @ 7:31 am. A squirrel caused a transformer to catch fire which in turn caused an area of Meeker to be without power for a[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 20th, 2024
Solstice Festival Weekend at The TANK in Rangely RANGELY | Friday, June 21 at 5:33 a.m. Dawn Celebration; 1:02 p.m., when the sun reaches its northernmost point, Solar Noon in the Tank – Group Hum, Ring the Titanium Bell; 8:32 p.m. ‘til late, Sunset into Night – Sonic Performances and[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should
“Everyone is in favor of free speech. Hardly a day passes without its being extolled, but some people’s idea of it is that they are free to say what they like, but if anyone says anything back, that is an outrage.” ― Winston Churchill, British politician. Notwithstanding the keyboard warriors[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – June 20th, 2024
Final thoughts on commissioner campaign and call to voters Dear Editor: Well, this is the last installment of my thoughts concerning our County before Primary Day, June 25, 2024. This County Commissioner bid has been a unique experience and a great opportunity to get out and meet with people and[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: The Miller Hill Cemetery Part 3
I am continuing the series on people involved with the Miller Hill Cemetery, whether you want to read it or not! The names will appear in their order of death, if known. I am interweaving newspaper headlines as a backdrop to what was happening here in Northwest Colorado and the[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 53
White River Agency, Colorado. June 23, 1879 Sir: Yours of 11th instant (F. Colo. M. 1159, ’79) shows the deficiency in my request of 26th ultimo as regards mules, harness, wagon and saddle, and I respond as follows: I respectfully ask for your authority to purchase and pay for: One[Read More…]
Celebration of Life – Charles E. Vandiver
Dec. 18, 1943 ~ Jan. 11, 2024 There will be a Celebration of Life for Charles E. Vandiver on Saturday, June 29 at 3 p.m. at the White River Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave. For the full obituary, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-charles-edwin-vandiver/obituaries/
Obituary – Vera Burdick Tagert
March 18, 1924 ~ June 14, 2024 “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His godly ones.” Psalm 116:15 Vera Marilyn Burdick Tagert, 100, departed this life into the loving hands of her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2024, in Bristol, Tennessee, after a brief illness.[Read More…]
Obituary – Clyde Slaugh
Nov. 23, 1933 ~ May 29, 2024 Clyde J. Slaugh passed away May 29, 2024, at the age of 90 in the hills of Rangely, Colorado doing what he loved. He was born Nov. 23, 1933, in Jensen, Utah to Fredrick Slaugh and Martha Greenhow. Clyde was raised with five[Read More…]
