The first rodeo of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series was Thursday, June 9. Results below. Here are the results: #8 Team Roping: Sheridan Harvey/Cade Blunt–Mixed Team Roping–Pam Taylor/ Denton Taylor; #11 Team Roping–Clay Reynolds/Kash Atwood; Open Team Roping–Joe Wood/Clay Reynolds; Jr./Sr. Team Roping–Whit Watson/Cody Edinger (top left photo) ; Dally[Read More…]
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EDITOR’S COLUMN: VOTE!
We do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate. ~UNKNOWN Registered voters should have their mail-in primary ballots in hand now, or be ready to go vote in person on or before Tuesday, June 28. For the last few years (or decades) voting[Read More…]
Two seats open on CPW roundtable
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open from Friday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 29, 2022. CPW aims to maintain a geographically diverse membership on the Roundtable. Currently, we are looking to fill[Read More…]
Hopewest announces new president and CEO
MEEKER | Cassie Mitchell publicly accepted the reins from Christy Whitney to serve as HopeWest’s second President & CEO at the Black Tie and Boots Gala on June 11, 2022. A native of Kentucky, Cassie Mitchell is a highly regarded and experienced healthcare leader who is well known nationally. She[Read More…]
GOP hosts forums for commissioner, sheriff candidates
RBC I Rio Blanco County Republican party leaders hosted forums last week for the contested primary races for District 1 commissioner and sheriff. Party chair Sam Tolley moderated the debate between commissioner candidates Ginny [Virginia] Love and Doug Overton and sheriff’s office candidates Anthony Mazzola and Rich Garner. Each set[Read More…]
Anderson bikes across U.S.
MEEKER | “When you link em’ all together, I’ve ridden my bike across the U.S.” said Dr. Travis Anderson, healthcare provider at Pioneers Medical Center doing “broad spectrum family medicine.”This year Dr. Anderson completed a four-part, cross country bike trip from the coast of Oregon to the coast of Virginia.[Read More…]
Historical signage installed around town
MEEKER | Meeker is rich in history and culture from its beginning in the 1800s to today. The White River Valley, from Trappers Lake to the state line of Colorado and Utah, is home to many noteworthy events. As the year-round home of its earliest residents, the Northern Utes, this[Read More…]
SUMMER FUN
Summer kicked off with the first farmer’s market and Meekerpalooza concert downtown last Friday. (Left) Rivers Bend Outfitters offered hay rides at their farmer’s market booth. (Right) little ladies listen (and dance) on the courthouse lawn to music from A Band Called Alexis. The next event is June 17. |[Read More…]
Rangely grad wins state Masonic scholarship
RANGELY | Dedication, hard work and charismatic interpersonal skills are key to achieving your dreams. These guiding principles are what make our country and communities great. When you meet Autumn Curdy of Rangely, it is easy to see these traits reflected in her character. She exemplifies the character that can[Read More…]
BIKE TO WORK DAY …
The Town of Meeker board of trustees declared June 22 as Bike to Work Day in Meeker and encourages residents and employees to enjoy a safe and fun ride to work and throughout town. | COURTESY PHOTO
June 12 It’s Showtime livestock club report
RBC | The It’s Showtime 4-H Club met Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. First we did a fun “icebreaker” to get started. Everyone got a chance to go around and share what their favorite food and color was. Upcoming Dates: June 27 Poultry/Rabbit weigh in from 5-7 July 1[Read More…]
The Colorado River Compact hasn’t aged well
The Colorado River Compact turns 100 this year, but any celebration is damped down by the drying-up of the big reservoirs it enabled. The Bureau of Reclamation’s “first-ever” shortage declaration on the river acknowledges officially what we’ve known for years: the Compact and all the measures augmenting it, collectively known[Read More…]
