Facts do matter: more on Wolf Creek Dam Dear Editor, Does anyone remember the story of Juniper Canyon? Back in the 1970s, there was an effort to build a large dam to store water on the Yampa River in northwest Moffat County. At 220 feet high and just over a[Read More…]
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CNCC CORNER – CNCC Rangely hosts Aviation Summit March 14
Colorado Northwestern Community College has reached the midpoint of the semester. Intercollegiate basketball is winding down and baseball and softball are gearing up. Students are studying hard for midterms and making plans for spring break (March 11-15). This month, I would like to highlight one of CNCC’s oldest and most[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS – Mt. Streeter… the town that almost happened
In the April 9, 1920 edition of the Moffat County Bell, Streeter announced construction would soon start on the 30-mile stretch of rail from Craig to Mt. Streeter. There was some grading done by Ed O’Neill, contractor, but it didn’t last long. Money was running out. The bubble burst for[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS – Letters from history, No. 39
White River Agency, Colorado May 5, 1879 Sir: I think it both important and economical that a stock of hogs should be had at this agency. We are milking a good many cows, from which comes refuse milk, and now is a good time to get a start. I therefore[Read More…]
Plumb earns new designation
Meeker, Colorado’s Alex Plumb with Alpine West Properties Real Estate has been awarded the Accredited Buyer’s Representation (ABR®) designation by the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) of the NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS® (NAR). Alex Plumb joins more than 27,000 real estate professionals in North America who have earned the[Read More…]
MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Sister Chloe Filfred of Rangely has returned from her mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She made her official report to church leaders in Craig and has been officially released from her assignment to the Riverside, California area. Sister Filfred shared the following testimony of her[Read More…]
Obituary – Sandra Sue Idol Shimko
Aug. 5, 1941 ~March 2, 2024 Sandra was born in Meeker, Colorado, to Loren and Lana Idol on Aug. 5, 1941. She grew up with her siblings, Pam, Arlene, Ken, Lorna and Polly at their 9th Street home. She loved her horses and rode throughout Meeker with her friends Lani[Read More…]
Obituary – Richard Dean Brenton
Nov. 10, 1940 ~March 11, 2024 Richard Dean Brenton, 83, of Rangely, Colorado, husband of Liz Brenton, passed away on Monday, March 11, 2024. A funeral Mass for Richard will be held Saturday, March 16, 2024, at 2 p.m. at St. Ignatius of Antioch Catholic Church (109 S Stanolind Ave).[Read More…]
Obituary – Gary Kaye Heidel
March 14, 1956 ~ Feb. 6, 2023 A year ago, Gary left this world leaving behind friends and family who miss him greatly. Gary was an amazing plumber, taught by his uncle but he never bothered to get his masters. He was in demand enough he didn’t have to. He[Read More…]
Negotiations on Circle Park riverfront project continue
After an engineering review that found “no fatal flaws” but did include some suggestions for changes, Meeker trustees asked for additional time to approve a proposed contract agreement with Diggin It Riverworks Inc. during the March 5 board meeting. The contract discussion was rescheduled for April 2. Trustees also reviewed[Read More…]
Grand Opening!
Mountain Sage Therapeutics held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for their new business at 640 Main St. in Meeker. Owners Teresa Wilde and Justin Noller offer movement, energy, and massage therapy for animals and their human companions. They are pictured here with the Chamber of Commerce and local citizens[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 14th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The powers that be too frequently sit down on an evil as if it were an inverted tack. Late Denver papers say that the worst blizzard of the winter visited the capital city last Sunday. The Oldland brothers sailed from Southampton, England, on last[Read More…]
