July 24, 2022 Sally Elizabeth Johnson of Meeker, died Sunday, July 24, 2022, at the Walbridge Wing. At Sally’s request, no services will be held. The Johnson family would like the community to share memories of Sally and requests if you have a story or memory to please send them[Read More…]
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Obituary: Theresa Rae Hume
March 24, 1979 ~ Sept. 3, 2022 Theresa Rae Hume, more commonly known as Tracy, was born March 24, 1979, in Rangely, Colorado, to Bill Hume and Joye Stockman, she was the second of their eventually four daughters. Bill and Joye moved from their home behind Nichols “down river” in[Read More…]
Septemberfest competition, car show results
RANGELY | The 2022 Septemberfest celebration in Rangely was a community dream. United in connection, shared interests and celebrating the hard work that creates the American dream. Saturday kicked off the festivities with the Fast, Flat & Free 5K which had 43 total participants this year. The finalists are as[Read More…]
The perils of procrastination
Someone handed me a token boldly marked “ROUND TU IT.” It was meant to be an encouragement to get something done when I got “around to it.” You are reading the wrong column if I have to explain the joke. I promised Niki this article a month ago. I told[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: Sept 15, 2022
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…]
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…]
