COURTESY PHOTOS Stylists at the Hair Hut in Meeker held a grand opening celebration and offered free haircuts for veterans on Memorial Day Monday. Owner Michael Jackson, a Colorado Northwestern Community College cosmetology program graduate, bought the salon in 2022. Jackson said he wanted to provide the free services for[Read More…]
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Rio Happenings: May 21-27, 2023
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. Call summaries 5/21/2023 @ 5:38 pm. A lightning strike caused a single tree to catch fire in the area of Highway 139 and County Road 128. Rangely Fire Dept. responded and did not need any further assistance. 5/23/2023 @ 10:57 am. Someone accidentally[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 1, 2023
Grand opening of the The Heritage MEEKER | Mark your calendars for the grand opening of The Heritage on June 3, 2023 in the Hugus Building, 594 Main St. A collaboration of efforts between Christie Borchard, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, and the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, the[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: It is what you make it
“Every town is just what the citizens make it.” The Meeker Herald, 1923 I stumbled across this comment on the bottom of a page in the archives a few weeks back. Just a couple lines of text filling a blank spot on a page has stayed with me through meetings, graduations[Read More…]
Guest Column: Talk of a lifetime
In this age of technology, emails, posts and texts are depriving us of one of the greatest joys you can experience. Talking, not just talking, but having a conversation, one on one, face-to-face with one another is one of the most important interactions we can have as humans. When working[Read More…]
Letters: June 1, 2023
Thank you for Memorial Day participation Dear Editor, As the oldest veteran in attendance at the Memorial Day ceremonies in Meeker, I would like to thank the following: Terry, DeeAnn, Ty and Reed; the Meeker VFW Post 5843 and Auxiliary; American Legion Post 74, and everyone else involved. It was truly an[Read More…]
Guest Column: Hot doctors’ appointment tips to ease your next visit
During my latest clinic visit I heard some things around the halls as I relaxed back into my pillow that have inspired me to share my appointment mind and body comfort tips. These “practices” as you may think of them, have been discovered, inspired and honed by my many years[Read More…]
Boards & Boots cornhole event and a Decade of Dedication Celebration
Philanthropy can come in many forms, and even small acts of generosity can make a big difference. This is the case with the upcoming Boards & Boots fundraiser for palliative care and grief counseling in Rio Blanco County hosted by HopeWest Meeker. Palliative care is a type of care that[Read More…]
River Camp RV Park Grand Opening
COURTESY PHOTO River Camp RV Park is celebrating their new and local ownership! Owners Michael and Kristi Picore, Ryan and Nikki Parker and Steve and Jennifer Van Dyke gathered with friends and family for a ribbon cutting with the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. River Camp RV Park has been providing[Read More…]
Mural …
BEN QUINN PHOTO The Meeker High School dual enrollment college 2D design class created a design inspired by Alayna Hauck and installed it on the alley wall in between Fifth and Sixth streets, Market and Main streets in Meeker.
ELKS SCHOLARSHIP
COURTESY PHOTO On behalf of the Colorado Elks Association, Rachael Files awarded two $500 scholarships to Rangely High School seniors Kristiana Terry and Jaime Sanchez.
Celebration of Life: Keith Allen Koutz
One of two Celebrations of Life for Keith Koutz will be held Saturday, June 3 at 12 p.m. at 25107 Ira Way in Cedaredge, Colorado.
