Today is the one-year anniversary of when Meeker lost one of its favorite sons. Gene Scritchfield, the well-known Meeker outfitter and rancher, died in a tractor rollover accident one year ago today. He was only 38.
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Herrera~Hines wedding
Katrina Herrera and Christopher Hines were united in marriage on Aug. 8, in a small family ceremony in Manitou Springs. Katrina is a 2006 Rangely High School graduate and was graduated from Northern Arizona University in May 2009.
Hunt of a lifetime
After 16 years of applying, Wilbur Richardson, 78, of Meeker drew a hunting tag for one of Colorado’s premier hunting areas, Unit 2.
County youth fare well at Colorado State Fair in Pueblo
Market Steer Class 1701 – Stacy Fitzgibbons, 7th place Class 1706 – Madison Shults, 5th place Class 1709 – Mcclaine Shults, 6th place Market Heifer Class 1752 – Hillary Hayes, 2nd place and sale qualifier Beef Showmanship Intermediate – Mcclaine Shults, 4th place Junior – Madison Shults, 1st place Market[Read More…]
Rangely’s fall 2009 gymkhana
Meeker Locals
MEEKER | After hearing about numerous cases of swine flu in town, and reports of whole families quarantined, Harold received an e-mail with simple health tips for avoiding the flu. Aside from not kissing pigs (oink!) most of them are obvious: wash your hands frequently, stay rested and well-hydrated, yada,[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald – 50 years ago • A plane crash on Big Beaver killed Craig businessman Miles Barrett, and critically injured pilot Arthur C. Smith, also from Craig. It was thought the men in the plane were preparing to drop a note to hunters in a camp on the[Read More…]
Community meeting on climate change
RBC I Climate change is about more than shifting weather patterns. Like most everything else, it’s political. Kimball Rasmussen, chief executive officer of Deseret Power, will talk about the political ramifications of climate change legislation during a presentation Tuesday at the next Community Networking Group meeting in Rangely.
Trophy moose
Russell Overton of Meeker with a size 41 1/2-inch moose he shot with a bow Sept. 21 at North Park. “You can only shoot one in Colorado.
Meeker jumps on Rangely early to take 46-0 victory
MEEKER I Cowboy head football coach Shane Phelan said he does not script the first 15 plays for his team. If he did, it would have been difficult for him to script them any better last Friday. After the first 15 plays against county rival Rangely, Meeker led 30-0.
Death Notice: Frances Woolley
Frances Woolley Funeral services for Frances Woolley, 80, of Meeker will be held at 1 p.m. Friday from St. James’ Church. Interment will follow in the Highland Cemetery.
Death Notice: Justin J. Neumeier
Justin J. Neumeier Justin J. Neumeier 75, of Meeker, died suddenly Oct. 20, 2009, at his Sage Hills Home.
