Joshua Turner and Artesia Cyrus, formerly of Meeker, are pleased to announce the birth of their first child, Elara Rune Turner, at 2:56 p.m. on June 28, 2023, at Bloomin’ Babies Birth Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. Elara weighed 5 lbs. 8.2 oz. and was 18 inches long at birth.
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Coyote Run Tack & Consignment officially open for business
RANGELY | Chloe Grogg officially opened her shop, Coyote Run Tack & Consignment on Wednesday, Aug. 2. Coyote Run Tack is located at 313 W. Main St. and is open on Saturday and Sunday from 2-6 pm. The Rangely Chamber of Commerce celebrated her business venture with a tour of[Read More…]
National Night Out …
Rangely residents brought out the smiles for National Night Out last week, celebrating the evening with local law enforcement and first responders. Katie Faye King Photos
Obituary: Rowdy Joe Atwood
Rowdy Joe Atwood Aug. 3, 1972 ~ July 29, 2023 Rowdy, 50, was born in Meeker, Colorado, on Aug. 3, 1972, to the late Eddie and Carol Atwood. Rowdy earned a diploma from Meeker High School and achieved one of his greatest accomplishments by winning the Team Roping with partner[Read More…]
Obituary: Jimmy Clyde Horton
Jimmy Clyde Horton Aug. 4, 1953 ~ July 30, 2023 Jim C. Horton passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023, at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center, after a short battle with cancer. He was 69 years old. Jim was born on Aug. 4, 1953, in Grand Junction, Colorado, to[Read More…]
Obituary: Frank Edward Oldland
Frank Edward Oldland April 2, 1936 ~ April 8, 2023 Frank Edward Oldland, 87, died of natural causes on April 8, 2023, at HopeWest Center in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born April 2, 1936, to H. John and Audrey Macy (Ruckman) Oldland at their family ranch west of Meeker,[Read More…]
Obituary: Susan Ann Frederickson
Susan Ann Frederickson Jan. 14, 1946 ~ July 27, 2023 Our beloved Susan Ann Fredrickson left us on the morning of Thursday, July 27, 2023. Susan was surrounded by the people she loved most. She has left behind a loving husband, daughter, son, sister, four adoring grandchildren, and many more. [Read More…]
Obituary: Emma Jean McNaughton Murray
Emma Jean McNaughton Murray Jan. 24, 1940 ~ Aug. 5, 2023 Emma Jean McNaughton Murray passed away on August 5, 2023, at the age of 83 or as she would say “29 and holding.” Jean was born in Vernal, Utah, on Jan. 24, 1940, to James Taft and Evylen Massey[Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR 2023
The HT thanks photographer Kim Ekstrom for sharing photos from fair. Results will be published when they are submitted. Congratulations to all!
Marlins win state champ for third year
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins USA Swim Team had 11 swimmers qualify for the Colorado USA Scottie Aschermann Seasonal State Championship Swim Meet in Fort Morgan, Colorado, last weekend. These swimmers were successful individually and as a team. The Meeker Marlins won the “Small Team” division for the third consecutive[Read More…]
GOLF BEGINS …
Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf and cornhole tournament Aug. 18
MEEKER | The 2023 Cowboy Kickoff Classic golf and cornhole tournament is set for Aug. 18. The golf tournament begins at 1 p.m. and will be a four-man scramble (teams are randomly selected.) Cost is $60/person and includes 9 holes, cart and shirt. The cornhole tournament starts at 3:30 p.m.[Read More…]
