Services for Frederick Findlay will be on March 4 at 11 a.m. at Highland Cemetery with a luncheon to follow at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
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Cowboys take second in 2A as a team at state
MEEKER | Denver, Colorado. Ball Arena. The state wrestling tournament is one of the greatest spectacles in Colorado high school sports. As the ultimate culminating event, the success of the season depends entirely on the performance at state. This year 46 teams from 2A schools were represented, but in reality[Read More…]
Christian, LeBleu end season at state championships
Aydan Christian and Kasen LeBleu both qualified for the state championships held in Denver last week. Christian started out strong with a quality 4-1 win over his Cedaredge opponent. He wrestled smart and controlled the match, unfortunately he injured himself that night requiring stitches and was unable to continue in[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: February 23, 2023
Cowboy wrestling expectations Dear Editor: Having moved from Meeker in 2004 I have continued to enjoy following Meeker Cowboy athletics. During the 15 years I lived in Meeker beginning in 1989 I came to know and contribute to the community. Recently I’ve had the opportunity to watch the Meeker Cowboys[Read More…]
JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY
Rangely Junior Senior High School inducted 18 students into the National Junior Honor Society in a special ceremony. Inductees included Chance Allred, Isabella Cox, Bryson Elam, Taylor Fouch, Kyler Fouts, Haiden Garcia, Hannah Geer, Rylee Kenney, Kellen LeFevre, Charlee Low, Brielle Lucero, Lilliana Luthge, Cutler Mergelman, Tavan Morgan, Olivia Olsen,[Read More…]
Prescriptions Salon offers unique Red Light Therapy bed
Located at 530 Main St. in Meeker, Prescriptions Salon offers many treatments you might expect from a small town salon. But, it also has something quite unique many patrons take advantage of twice a week: a whole-body red light therapy bed. Prescriptions owner Jan Nye brought this bed into her[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: February 23, 2023
Open House for Rangely comp plan Saturday, Feb. 25 Rangely | Stop by the Early Education Center Gym (402 W. Main Street, Rangely) any time between 2:30 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 25 to participate in the 2024 to 2044 Comprehensive Plan Public Open House for the Town[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 12-18, 2023
ARRESTS There was one arrest this week. A male party was arrested on 2/18/2023 for Violation of Protection Order. He bonded 2/19/2023 on a $1,000 PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 2/12/2023 @ 2:40 pm. A caller reported a bald eagle that was off to the side of the highway near the[Read More…]
RBC Commissioners interview candidates for library, Civic Improvement boards
Generally, filling empty seats on volunteer boards is rarely a competitive process, but this year there are more interested candidates than there are open seats for at least two boards: the Meeker Colorado Civic Improvement Corporation (MCCIC) and the Meeker Regional Library Board. So many candidates the Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
W-I-N-N-E-R
Meeker Elementary School fourth grader Ellianne Stagg is the 2023 spelling bee champion. Stagg will now have an opportunity to move on to state level competition. Thirty-two students in first through fifth grade participated in the bee. Congratulations, Ellianne! | NIKI TURNER PHOTO
More on open meetings
This is part 7 of a series exploring Rio Blanco County’s special districts, how they are funded, and their transparency practices. Read part 1: The ins and outs of special tax districts Part 2: Explainer: how special districts work Part 3: Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM Part 4: Rio Blanco County’s[Read More…]
CHAMP
MHS junior Judd Harvey (215) earned a second championship title at the 2023 State Wrestling Tournament at Ball Arena in Denver last weekend. Meeker’s wrestling team took second in 2A competition at the state level. | GAYLE ZIMMERMAN PHOTO More photos from the tournament at https://www.theheraldtimes.com/state-wrestling-2023-photos/sports/