RBC | HopeWest, a leading nonprofit organization committed to providing support and guidance to individuals and families facing grief and loss, is grateful to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual Camp Good Grief. This transformative camp offers a safe and nurturing environment for children and teens in grades[Read More…]
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Obituary: Brad Winder
Brad Winder Feb. 26, 1969 ~ June 24, 2023 Brad Winder, 54, of Albany, Wisconsin, (formerly New Glarus and Madison), passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023, at the SSM Health Hospital in Monroe, Wisconsin, surrounded by his loving family. He passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer.[Read More…]
Hendrickson, Klinglesmith receive CCA Volunteer of the Year awards
MEEKER | The 2023 Colorado Cattlemen’s Association celebrated its 156th annual convention in Steamboat Springs this month. Among multiple awards presented, Meeker’s Callie Hendrickson and Lenny Klinglesmith were recipients of Volunteer of the Year awards.
Bushey named to Scholastic Honor Roll
MEEKER | Rylee M. Bushey of Meeker has been named to the Scholastic Honor Roll for Spring 2023 by Oregon State University. A total of 11,660 students earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least 6 graded[Read More…]
MISSION …
“This sweet lady who has been a long-term Rangely resident has been called by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve a two-year mission to the Olongapo Philippine Mission. Mary Ann Allred will enter the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah, on July 3. She will receive[Read More…]
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS …
Meeker nets $750K+ from GOCO
MEEKER | The Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) board has awarded $750,000 to the Town of Meeker for new community access points on the White River. In addition, a $45,000 grant through Keep It Colorado to Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) will help conserve Theos Family Ranches east of Meeker.[Read More…]
Freedom March …
Rangely honored local first responders and law enforcement officers last Thursday at its annual Freedom March and barbecue.
RBC economic update released
MEEKER | While the numbers for Rio Blanco County’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have suffered due to large losses in oil and gas output since 2020, other factors remain fairly constant, including employment, median household income, and inflationary pressure, according to an economic update for the first quarter of 2023[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series results – June 22
MEEKER | Colton Martindale was the big winner at the third rodeo in the 2023 Meeker Summer Rodeo, netting over $1,500 in the bull riding competition. The next rodeo in the series will be July 13. – #12 – Joby Barquin/Lane Anderson – #8 – Brett Watson/Witt Watson – Dally[Read More…]
Busy season for Meeker Stampede
MEEKER | Meeker is home to the Meeker Stampede, three traveling softball teams for girls 12 and under, 14 and under, and 16 and under. Last Saturday at home the 14U took on Montrose. The day was filled with good weather, good attitudes, and good competition between the teams. A[Read More…]
MHS greenhouse to be finished by August
MEEKER | Construction of the greenhouse at Meeker High School is expected to be complete by August, according to Principal Amy Chinn, in time for the 2023-24 school year. At Barone Middle School, HVAC upgrades are underway. Meeker Board of Education members met Monday, June 26. They approved a resolution[Read More…]
