Marilynn Whiteman of Meeker passed away on March 3, 2024 at her home. Services are pending at this time.
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Canine complaints on the rise: What you should know
Dog owners and their neighbors should know the laws and codes regarding barking, dogs at large, and what to do when there’s a problem. MEEKER | Since the stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, noise complaints due to barking dogs have increased according to Meeker Animal Control Officer Laurel Haney.[Read More…]
40 years for Meeker’s Safehouse, Inc. program
Since 1984, a dedicated group of volunteers have provided help to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, tragic circumstances, and more through the Safehouse, Inc. nonprofit organization in Meeker. MEEKER | Mainstream awareness of domestic violence came to the forefront in the U.S. with the release of a controversial made-for-television[Read More…]
Weather upsets home meet schedule for Meeker track
MEEKER | The weather was uncooperative for the Cowboys to host their only meet of the year, so instead they packed up and went to Grand Junction for the Mickey Dunn Invitational. Meeker was coming off of spring break and head coach Hallie Blunt said “I was really excited about[Read More…]
MHS GOLF
The lady Cowboys Golf Team went to Devils Thumb last Thursday in Delta. Vivian Brown played individual stroke play and shot a great 115. “It was another cold day, and super windy as it sits on a Mesa, but a fun new experience as we hadn’t played at Devils Thumb[Read More…]
RHS tracksters compete in Cedaredge
Rangely High School boys’ relay teammates hand off the baton at the Cedaredge Invitational last weekend. J’LYN WREN PHOTO RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field teams were back in full force at the Cedaredge Invitational this past weekend. The Panthers had more than 30 athletes compete in[Read More…]
Colorado Arrow Busters compete at state indoor
MEEKER | The Colorado Arrow Busters competed on March 23, 2024, in Grand Junction at the Colorado S3DA State Indoor. Ten members from Meeker competed and all placed in the top six of their classes. The success of these archers led them to the 2024 S3DA Western Indoor National Championship[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 4th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The weather was more spring like during the past week. Word reached town yesterday that a man was found dead in a cabin on the east fork of Big Beaver. Coroner Niblock has gone up there to investigate. Dave Karren has bought the WH[Read More…]
PUBLIC NOTICES – April 4th, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Ellen M. Boudreaux, Deceased Case No.: 2024PR1 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the Personal Representative or to the District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before July 14, 2024, or said claims[Read More…]
DOWNTOWN GLOW UP
Town and WREA begin installation of 130 LED downtown outdoor street lighting luminaires. It’s been a long time coming, but with the replacement of the downtown street light fixtures, Meeker is one step closer to being “dark sky-friendly.” (Left) The old fixtures cast an eerie green glow on night photos.[Read More…]
RHS PROM ‘24
Rangely High School prom royalty for 2024 were Kobey Chism, Macy Morgan, Ronny Anderson, Kastyn Dembowski, Dalton LeBleu, Lauren Ward. Attendants were Eva Blackburn and Graham Young. KELSEY PETERS PHOTO
County Beat: Proposed legislative bills discussed by commissioners
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met in Rangely Tuesday. Following regular business, the board and emergency and natural resources manager Eddie Smercina reviewed several bills proposed at the state level that, if passed, could negatively impact Rio Blanco County. Those proposed bills include House Bill 24-1346 which would[Read More…]