Septemberfest is quickly approaching upon us here in Rangely; I’ve come up with an idea for the event, but I’m gonna need some help. Here’s what I have planned, I would like to have a “Crazy Quilt” made by different people in the community and then all sewn together to[Read More…]
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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • The prizes for best float in the parade went to Shepherd Service Station, first place; Meeker Market, second place. Third place went to the little Hilkey boy with his sheep, parading for Simms-Moulton Stores, Co.
Tawny Halandras is new president of MVB branch
MEEKER I Since a branch of Mountain Valley Bank opened in Meeker in 2004, Bruce Clatterbaugh has been the face of the bank. That is changing. Clatterbaugh, who has been the bank’s branch president, announced his retirement, effective July 31. Tawny Halandras will become the new face of the bank[Read More…]
Letter: Parade organizers should consider safety
I was appalled when watching the Meeker Fourth of July parade, when these hot rod cars stopped down the street from us, put on the brakes and started spinning their tires at a very high rate of speed, then took off as fast as they could, spinning the tires for[Read More…]
Containment expected Monday evening on the Rough Fire
RANGELY – The Rough Fire is 340 acres and 70 percent contained. Full containment is expected by tomorrow evening.
Police Blotter: July 2-8
Law enforcement activity for July 2-8, 2010 included:
2010 Range Call Archery Tournament
Saturday, July 3 Inverted V Freestyle: First — Ray Tenbrook, Gypsum Second — Scott Meineke, Olathe Third — Jeff McGuire, Meeker
The County Cubicle: Caution … road work ahead
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Another Range Call celebration has come and gone. Hopefully everyone is rested up after the long weekend and late nights. Kudos to everyone who worked so hard to pull off the 125th annual event. The fireworks display was, as expected, huge, and the wild downpour that raced through during the[Read More…]
Rough Fire near Rangely at about 250 acres
RANGELY – The 250 acre Rough Fire was reported Friday afternoon following thunder and lightning storms. It is burning on Bureau of Land Management public lands, 20 miles northeast of Rangely, in pinyon and juniper trees, sagebrush and grass.
Meeker baseball team advances
For the second day of the Craig Parks and Recreation end-of-season 8- to 10-year-old baseball tournament, a No. 1 seed advanced and the No. 4 seed hung on long enough to move on to the quarterfinals. Wednesday featured a match-up between No. 1 Meeker II and No. 9 Rehab Services[Read More…]
Grandnephew of Meeker man killed in plane crash
MEEKER I The bodies of four young people were found June 30 in the wreckage of a small plane that crashed the weekend before in rugged terrain in Montana. One of those who died — Sonny Kless — was the grandnephew of Harry Watt of Meeker.
