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Volunteers make Meeker’s sheepdog trials a Classic

Meeker’s sheepdog trials ended Sunday, but the work didn’t. “Breakdown is almost as busy as the days of the trial,” said director Ellen Nieslanik, who took a few minutes to chat Tuesday, in between hauling grandstands.

County’s junior high FB teams play it close

RANGELY I In Saturday’s football games between the county’s two junior high schools, Meeker came out on top both times. But the home-team Rangely Panthers didn’t go down without putting up a fight, especially in the eighth-grade game. In the opener, Meeker’s B team (seventh-graders) won 24-0, while in the[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The Meeker Cafe and Lounge were sold to a Denver couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Springer. • Headline: “Oil Well Drilling the Most Active It Has Been In Years.”

Tax revenue down in May, June

RBC | Local government entities are having to tighten their budgetary belts just like the rest of us, as sales and use tax dollars continue a downward trend compared to last year’s highs.