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Shell withdraws Yampa water application

RBC I In a sign of the times, at least economically, Shell has withdrawn its application to obtain water rights on the Yampa River. “We’ve decided to withdraw,” said Shell spokeswoman Carolyn Tucker. “There were a number of factors, including changing with the economic times. We have finite resources, and[Read More…]

Retiree honored…

Ken Hoyt, meter reader/warehouseman for Moon Lake Electric, retired from the cooperative after 30 years of service. He was recently honored by the board of directors for his contributions. He is shown with Grant J. Earl, general manager/CEO, and Tamara Vincent, board president.

Cowboys whip Paonia, finish perfect season

MEEKER I Perfect regular seasons are seldom attained at a professional sports level. They are not often accomplished in college, nor are they common in high school sports. They are practically unheard of in Meeker boys’ basketball lore.

Meeker Locals

Welcome home to Miss Alahna Martin and her parents, Paul and Vanessa. You’ve come home to a town who loves you all very much. Good luck to our Cowboy wrestlers on their way to the state tournament this weekend: Cody Pfau, Pat Love and Justin Hardy.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Feb. 14, 1935 • Preliminary work was started by Foreman Harry Pollard on the Warner Point road project on the Meeker-Buford road. • The Meeker Library is again open after having been closed during the recent epidemic. The library has been thoroughly fumigated.[Read More…]

Rangely boys fall to eighth in league

RANGELY I There was a lot riding on the outcome of the Panthers’ final regular-season game. And none of it went Rangely’s way. The Panthers lost the regular-season finale at Plateau Valley last Friday 77-65. So, instead of potentially finishing as high as third in the league, the Panthers ended[Read More…]

People’s choice…

Evan Edwards, a Meeker High School senior, was the People’s Choice winner, which included a $500 prize, for his drum performance during the Meeker’s Got Talent performance at the chamber of commerce’s annual banquet Feb. 11.

College, career fair at CNCC March 30

RANGELY I A College and Career Fair will be Tuesday, March 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at Colorado Northwestern Community College. “We will be hosting the fair at CNCC in the Colorado Room of the Weiss Building,” said Jim DeLung, CNCC director of counseling and career planning. “It is[Read More…]