ARRESTS A 35 year-old male was arrested by Meeker PD for out of county Warrants. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 7/21/2024 @ 10:08 pm. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted with a fire near Prospect/River St. in the town limits of Rangely. The fire was contained at 10:38 pm.[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR – August 1st, 2024
Grand Opening for Grant Family Dentistry in Rangely today, Aug. 1 RANGELY | Grant Family Dentistry is expanding to Rangely, incorporating Dr. Myers’s practice and offering a full range of dental services, including clear aligners and surgical procedures. The new office will be open Tuesday and Wednesday from 8 a.m.[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN : The stories that color our lives
“You’re never going to kill storytelling, because it’s built in the human plan. We come with it.” ― Margaret Atwood, author of “The Handmaid’s Tale” Humans are wired for storytelling. Before the written word, before the printing press, before radio or television or the internet, we preserved our history, our[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: Back to school vibes
The back to school advertising campaigns have been bombarding one and all for the past few weeks. As a teacher and parent, now a grandparent, I appreciate preparedness but continue to prefer everyone wait until mid-August. I know once the summer sales overlap with school supplies, both consumers and businesses[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – August 1st, 2024
Gratitude from the Clyde Slaugh family Dear Editor: The family of Clyde Slaugh would like to send out a huge thank you to everyone who helped, called, text, sent prayers, came by, brought food, or helped in any way possible. We appreciate you all so much. A few special thanks[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: Agency Survivors, Part II
Descendants of Edwin L. Mansfield claim that he was only White River Indian Agency employee to escape with his life. That statement was not entirely correct as we shall see later. All during the summer of 1879, Agent Meeker had urged military intervention to enforce his ideals of a Ute[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 59
White River Agency, Colorado July 7, 1879 Sir: As I have on hand well towards 700 sacks of flour, I would ask the authority to increase the amount weekly issued. The reasons are, first, the present amount looks, and is small; second, the ration list calls for 50 pounds flour[Read More…]
PMC NURSING TEAM
Pioneers Medical Center is delighted to announce the growth and expansion of our fantastic nursing team. These ladies are dedicated professionals committed to delivering exceptional care to our patients. (Left to right) Anita Ruder, Nursing Supervisor; Kaitlyn Habert, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics Sports Medicine and Spine Clinic Director; Janelle Borchard, Chief[Read More…]
Obituary – J.C. ‘Sonny’ Eatherton
July 15, 1942 ~ July 6, 2024 J.C. “Sonny” Eatherton passed away on July 6, 2024, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. His passing is the result of open-heart surgery, resulting in a stroke, fall, and brain-bleed. Sonny was born to Jack and Lydia Eatherton on July 15,[Read More…]
Meeker Education Foundation receives grant for arts programs
Mike and Ruth Schueller Art Fund will benefit fine arts, performing arts and music MEEKER | The Meeker Education Foundation (MEF), a local non-profit that raises funds independently to support and enhance educational opportunities for the Meeker School District, has received a very generous bequest which will fund the Arts[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover awarded Western Colorado Community Foundation 2024 Community grant
MEEKER | The Meeker Mustang Makeover was pleased to be awarded $2,500 from the Western Colorado Community Foundation (WCCF) as part of their 2024 Community Grants; Youth Outside and Offline. We are proud to be chosen as one of 14 organizations receiving this funding which totaled $125,000 across western Colorado. [Read More…]
Excitement continues in the final weeks of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series
MEEKER | With just three weeks left in the summer rodeo series, the bulls are still undefeated, bringing the pot tonight to $3,500. Results from July 25 are as follows: #12 Team Roping – Neil Brennan/Kash Atwood #8 Team Roping – Leah Wood/Cody Edinger Dally Ribbon Roping – Leah Wood/Tacey[Read More…]