Obvious bias Dear Editor: Repeating the very worst gaslighting tropes perpetrated by the Bureau of Land Management in its aggressive campaign to eradicate wild horses and burros from their habitats, the recent article, “Romance versus reality,” (Aug. 25, 2022) by Kathleen Kelly, reveals an obvious bias in favor of the[Read More…]
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PIECING IT ALL TOGETHER …
Presented by Meeker’s P.E.O. chapter, the Fairfield Center was again filled with quilts on display this weekend. Works of art in textile form, the quilts included new pieces as well as historical ones.NIKI TURNER PHOTO
NEWS NOTES: Sept 15, 2022
Susie Ibarra at The TANK this month RANGELY | Coming to the TANK for a residency in September is sound-sculptor and percussionist Susie Ibarra, who will present her work in an extraordinary concert. The New York Times notes that her compositions are capable of “calling up the movements of the[Read More…]
TOP DOGS …
Faansie Basson (far left) and his dogs Jack and Finn took first and third place respectively at this year’s Meeker Classic. Basson was also champion in 2012 and took third place last year. In second and 12th place was Barbara Ray of Millsboro, Virginia (not pictured.) | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
Mighty Mustangs…
The fifth and sixth grade Meeker Mustang team defeated defending champs Aspen 12-6 in Glenwood on Saturday, Sept. 10, with just four seconds left in the game. The younger team lost 18-19. | SAMME PURKEY PHOTO
Basson wins Meeker Classic ‘Triple Crown’
It was an accomplishment not often achieved at the Meeker Classic – this year, Faansie Basson and 7 year-old Jack came to Meeker to do some serious business. The sheep were unusually tough this year with only 48% of the 135 preliminary runs seeing a score. Oppressive heat during the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Sept 15, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • The railroad accident turned out to have been as bad as at first reported. It happened just below New Castle. The passengers were not killed outright or who did not promptly get out of the wreck made gruesome food for the flames. Over 30[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: RBC sticks with Dominion machines
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met for work sessions Tuesday, starting with an update from Public Health Director Karen Dinwiddie. Dinwiddie reviewed the department’s core programs and grant funding received. Facilities Director Eric Jaquez provided a third quarter update and asked for direction on some upcoming[Read More…]
Cochrane wins photo award
Local photographer extraordinaire, Steve Cochrane, won his second award this year at the Rocky Mountain Outdoor Writers and Photographers (RMOWP) conference which was held in Golden, Colorado, in June. The winning photo this year was named “Red Fox” and won the Member’s Choice category. Cochrane recalls taking the photograph in[Read More…]
Counting sheep at the Meeker Classic
The border collies tend to get top billing at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials, but it could be said that behind (or in front of) every good dog, are sheep that will test their mettle and bring out the best in dog and handler. These are the sheep Julie[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPTEMBER 5 ~ SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
ARRESTS 68 yr. old male arrested 9-8-22 on an FTA warrant PR bond granted 9-9-22 by Magistrate Shamis CALL SUMMARIES Throughout the week the Communications Center received several calls regarding cows that were visiting up at Pioneers Hospital. In total, dispatch received 6 calls on the visitors. 9/8/2022 @ 11:16[Read More…]
STEAMROLLERS…
The Cowboys steamrolled East Grand this last weekend. The seventh grade won 56-0 and eighth grade won 58-0. This Saturday they will play at home against Craig at noon at Starbucks Stadium BAILEY WALDREF PHOTOS
