MEEKER | After spending more than a decade learning the ins and outs of the Upper Colorado Environmental Plant Center, Brandon Sanders is taking on a new role—leading the facility as its newest plant manager. Sanders moved to Meeker with his wife, Janae Sanders, and kids Allie Sanders, Tyler Sanders,[Read More…]
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Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District swears in new board members; discusses meeting times, legal concerns
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District Pioneers Medical Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, beginning with a closed-door financial discussion before opening the doors to the public. The meeting began with the swearing in of two new board members, Jean Gianinetti and Sherri Halandras,[Read More…]
NAT’L RECOGNITION FOR CNCC NIFA FLIGHT TEAM
The Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) NIFA Flight Team earned national recognition as the top two-year school in the country and ranked 22nd overall, surpassing eight four-year universities. The team rejoined NIFA just three years ago, making the achievement a testament to the dedication of its students and staff. Aviation[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners hold regular meeting in Rangely, hear from RDH on mental health services
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a regular meeting in Rangely on May 27. Rangely resident Wendi Gillard, attending virtually, asked if the Child Protective Team has been re-established in the county. She was told the public comment period is not a time to ask questions, and that[Read More…]
Library board discusses planning, insurance issues, and Moffitt’s ALA stance at monthly meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board held its regular monthly meeting last week in the community room at the Meeker Public Library. Board President John Moffitt, Vice President Keri Grieser, Secretary/Treasurer Toby Leavitt, and member Dan Olson attended. Member Michael Cobb did not attend the meeting that evening, but[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 25-31, 2025
ARRESTS 5/25/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 22 year-old female on domestic violence charges. She was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office picked up an inmate from Kimball County Detentions Center in Junction, Texas, for a domestic violence warrant out of Rangely PD.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – June 5th, 2025
Father’s Day beef drawing, enter to win! MEEKER | Rio Blanco Cattlewomen are once again teaming up with Watt’s Ranch Market to give away $50 worth of beef for Father’s Day. Enter to win beginning Wednesday, June 4. Drawing will be held Wednesday, June 11. Enjoy delicious beef for Father’s[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – If everything is terrible, check the mirror
“We don’t see things as they are, we see them as we are.” ~ Anais Nin For the next day or so, tune in to the things you say and to what you hear from those around you. Listen closely. Is what you hear negative and miserable? Is it hateful?[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – June 5th, 2025
Response to Sen. Roberts’ column Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Sen. Dylan Roberts’ column [published May 29, 2025], which listed his accomplishments in this year’s Legislative session. He has completely omitted how proud he is for being a part of the Democrat juggernaut, which was able to[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 85
White River Agency, Colorado August 25, 1879 Sir: Naturally, our harnesses are giving way, and must be repaired, and as we have an employee who can do the work, I ask an appropriation for this object, the items being: I saddle horse, 1 gauge-knife, 1 round ditto, 3 medium punches,[Read More…]
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT – Violet Valentina Henderson
J.C. and Natalie Henderson welcomed their daughter, Violet Valentina Henderson, into the world on May 28, 2025, at 12:23 a.m. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Joe Gramegna IV and his wife Cathy Gramegna of New York State, and George and Kristen[Read More…]
HISTORY LESSONS: D.M. Richards, organizer of the Meeker Townsite Company
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). In light of that upcoming event, we’ll be sharing town history and stories about the town’s founders in the coming weeks. In the fall of 1883, the White River[Read More…]
