Sean Berry provided the first correct guess for the latest “history mystery” object. The item in question is a Cremo Cigar Tobacco leaf cutter from the 1800s. Steven Brickey Photo
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Church in the park
MEEKER | Sunday, Aug. 6 approximately 400 people – representing at least five congregations, came together to have “church” in Town Park Pavilion! It was a joy-filled time with music by the Church at Meeker. The other participating congregations were from White River Methodist Church, New Creation Church, Meeker[Read More…]
Innovative collaboration leads to new South Fork bridge
MEEKER | The White River National Forest has a new bridge across the South Fork, made possible by a unique collaboration between the US Air Force Academy, the US Forest Service and Rio Blanco County. “This is my pride and joy,” said Greg Rosenmerkel, project lead. Rosenmerkel was a civil[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 10, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Several wagon loads of fruit have come in from Grand River within the last week or two, but the quality is not what it was a year ago. The apple crop of Garfield county bids fair to be an abundant one this year,[Read More…]
Fill your weekend with County Fair fun
RBC | There’s a lot more of the Rio Blanco County Fair happening Thursday through Saturday! Thursday don’t miss the swine show at 9 a.m., followed by the Stockgrowers BBQ and the Woolgrowers lamb kabob starting at 11 a.m. The sheep lead contest starts at 1:30 p.m., and the exhibit[Read More…]
Fair’s First Cat Show …
Riley Alger and Joslin Spieth and their cats were two of the participants in the first ever Cat Show at the Rio Blanco County Fair this week. It’s unclear if the cats were being judged, or judging the proceedings themselves.
Ribbon cutting for White River Village garden
RBC | In February 2023, White River Village was awarded a grant from the Colorado Garden Foundation to build raised garden beds for its residents to plant and maintain. On Tuesday, July 25, 2023, a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrated the official opening of the gardens. Residents have been hard at work[Read More…]
Rangely trustees discuss Cogency Solar project
RBC | Town of Rangely trustees met Tuesday, July 25 for their regular meeting which mostly consisted of updates from town staff, including town Manager Lisa Piering and Marketing/Economic Development Coordinator Jeannie Caldwell. MARKETING UPDATE Caldwell updated the board on her work in the last several weeks by sharing metrics[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: July 23-29, 2023
ARRESTS Rangely PD arrested a 27 year old male for 1st Degree Criminal Trespass and Criminal Mischief. He was arrested on 7/28/2023 and given a PR bond on 7/28/2023. Call summaries 7/23/2023 @ 2:57 pm. A party that was stuck in the mud at Sheriff’s Reservoir needed some assistance getting[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 3, 2023
Fair Fun Dig at RBC Fairgrounds MEEKER | Streamline Realty is putting on the annual Fair Fun Dig at the RBC Fairgrounds. Come find some treasures all day Thursday, Aug. 3 through Saturday, Aug. 5 at the Indoor Arena, RBC Fairgrounds, 700 Sulphur Creek Road. Coffee Talk this Friday MEEKER[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Entitlement check
When I was in elementary school I contracted a case of “tick fever.” I was puny enough that the doctor was called, which didn’t happen often. The offending critter was found under my hair at the nape of my neck and urged to relocate with a hot match and a[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Language lessons on repeat
“All het up”is a phrase one doesn’t hear too often these days. You might hear your friends and family have occasional exchanges, where old-fashioned expressions get tossed into the mix and teasing ensues. Casual conversations often come to a halt because young and old alike have stopped further conversation after[Read More…]
