John Moffitt, Post Commander of the American Legion Post 0074 in Meeker at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Rifle, Colorado on April 14. Moffitt volunteered to take care of Chaplain duties for the Special Forces Association Rocky Mountain Chapter 4-24 during a Remembrance Ceremony for a fallen member of the[Read More…]
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Obituary: Kay (Brennan) Bumguardner
April 6, 1950 ~ April 2, 2024 Kay was born to C.W. (Bill) and Nancy Brennan on April 6, 1950, and departed from this life at her home on April 2, 2024, just four days before her 74th birthday. Kay fought a six-month battle with cancer, and the cancer demon[Read More…]
Day takes mayoral seat, new trustees sworn in
MEEKER | Meeker’s newest elected trustees, Kathleen Sizemore, Charles Day and Jessica Browning swore their oaths of office Tuesday, April 16 during the board’s regular meeting. Following eight years as trustee, including one term as mayor pro-tem, Travis Day stepped into the position of mayor, following Kent Borchard’s term. Borchard[Read More…]
From scared to paired: mustang journey starts Saturday
MEEKER | This Saturday morning, April 27 starting at 8:30 a.m., the Fairgrounds will witness a lot of anxiety and excitement as trainers gather to inspect the just-delivered Mustangs and make their selections for the Meeker Mustang Makeover competition in August. Trainers go up and down the pens, looking carefully at[Read More…]
RBC Livestock Judging Team earns multiple awards in Sterling
MEEKER | Meeker’s RBC Livestock Judging Team traveled to Logan County in Sterling, Colorado. to compete at the NJC Sterling Invitational Livestock Judging Contest. Representing the team on the Junior side were Hattie Brennan and Klayton Carroll and on the Senior side was Elijah Rundberg, with coaches Clint Shults and[Read More…]
School funding expected to improve with new legislation
MEEKER | Meeker School Board members heard from some of this year’s graduating class about their plans post-graduation at the start of the April 22 regular school board meeting. In the regular meeting, the board reviewed upcoming changes to school finance law. Superintendent Chris Selle said the legislative proposals are[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 25, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Connecticut claims a parrot 118 years. The weather couldn’t be better for farming operations. The Ladies Aid of St. James church will give the supper at the Odd Fellows dance next Tuesday evening. Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago CM Bewley who had a[Read More…]
Panthers debut pole vault
RANGELY | The Rangely Track and Field team hosted the Rangely Panther Invite where they were able to debut the pole vault. With good weather, being home and getting to show off in front of the home crowd the Panthers had many new PRs and school records. All the events[Read More…]
Cowboys travel to Coal Ridge, Rangely meets
MEEKER | The weather keeps getting better and the times keep improving right along with it. This week was a busy one with Friday at Coal Ridge and then Saturday at Rangely. “Coal Ridge was a good meet for us I thought,” commented head coach Hallie Blunt. “Everything changes so[Read More…]
Community Calendar: April 25, 2024
Coffee and treats with commissioner candidates April 27 MEEKER | Join the candidates for county commissioner on Saturday, April 27 from 8-11 a.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Candidates for District 3 are Callie (Hendrickson) Scritchfield and Regas Halandras. The uncontested incumbent candidate for District 2 is Jennifer O’Hearon. For[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 14-20
ARRESTS A 40-year-old male was arrested on 4/15/2024 for DUI. A PR bond was granted 4/16/2024. A 36-year-old male was arrested on 4/16/2024 on a Rio Blanco County Domestic Violence warrant. A PR bond was granted 4/17/2024. A 44-year-old male was arrested on 4/21/2024 on violation of a protection order.[Read More…]
Commissioners interview administrator candidates
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners had a busy week, holding almost six hours of public meetings Tuesday, of which a significant amount consisted of interviews with candidates for county administrator. The board interviewed three finalists: Vicky Edwards, Guy Dansie and Jeremy Muxlow. Commissioners’ questions focused on subjects like leadership[Read More…]
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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