Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) experts have completed wolf capture work in Oregon, finishing their work in the state. As a result of the CPW team’s work in Oregon, the agency released a total of 10 gray wolves onto state-owned public land in Summit and Grand counties, continuing the agency’s[Read More…]
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The sound of history come to life
The resonant, low frequencies rumbling up and down County Road 11’s nooks and crannies on a Thursday in December could easily have been mistaken for the sonic boom of a fighter jet, or loud thunder claps traveling outward from a lightning strike to those unaware of their source. Fortunately, it[Read More…]
Cowboys beat Palisade again, prep for Vernal Tournament of Champions
Cowboy wrestling wrapped up the year with a win over Palisade for the second time this season. They had met at the Colorado Mesa University duals and the outcome was the same, despite the Cowboys being down three weights. “Palisade has improved as a team as a whole,” commented head[Read More…]
Colorado Northwestern Community College expands athletic offerings with the addition of cross country program
Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) is thrilled to announce the exciting expansion of its athletic program with the addition of cross country to its sports roster, with the expectation of competition starting in the fall of 2024. This new endeavor reflects CNCC’s commitment to fostering a diverse and dynamic campus[Read More…]
Meeker and Rangely play exhibition games
Meeker and Rangely played exhibition games in basketball for the boys and girls teams. The Rangely girls and Meeker boys won the games, but the scores do not count toward season standings. RHS boys are 2-4 so far this season after a loss ot the Limon Badgers 26-73 on the[Read More…]
Milk Creek Battle: Stories you don’t know, Part 2
One hundred and forty-four years ago men fought and died at Milk Creek. Some men were white, some black, some red and brown. Regardless of their ethnic differences, when their blood soaked the ground, they became one, inseparable, and indivisible. In the conference room at the library in Meeker, Colorado,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 28, 2023
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Last night the record for the winter, so far, was made with the government thermometer registered 28 below zero. The Herald didn’t have a reporter at the theater last Wednesday night to witness the rendition of “The Sunny South, or the Moonshiners Revenge,” but[Read More…]
Public Notices: December 28, 2023
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Bonita Lea Carden, aka Bonita L. Carden, aka Bonita Carden, aka Bonnie Carden, Deceased Case No.: 2023PR30022 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,[Read More…]
REINDEER GAMES
A pair of reindeer visited downtown Meeker last weekend, courtesy of Home.Made and the Colorado Reindeer Ranch, giving kids and adults alike an opportunity to visit with Santa’s four-legged helpers just before Christmas. Caitlin Walker / Lucas Turner photos.
Letters to Santa 2023
Need a little Christmas spirit? Enjoy this selection of letters from Meeker and Parkview elementary school students. I have good news and bad news. The good news is I have bine good this year. Bad news I lost my glove, but fond it. That’s a good thing, right? Also can[Read More…]
Releasing the Wolves
On Monday, Dec. 18, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) experts released five gray wolves onto public land in Grand County. The gray wolves were captured in Oregon where CPW veterinarians and biologists evaluated them to determine if they were fit for relocation to Colorado. Criteria for release included the age,[Read More…]
Consultants: Meeker needs more single-family homes
Town trustees heard the results of a housing assessment conducted earlier this year by Ayres Associates. The purpose of the assessment was to understand the current housing market and identify opportunities to support attainable/affordable housing units; identify gaps and unmet needs in the market; and identify housing strategies and policies[Read More…]