Members of the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s dance program presented their annual dance performances in early May to a selection of musical “one-hit wonders.” | MICHELLE COX PHOTO View more photos at https://www.facebook.com/michellecoxphotographyllc/photos
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Just keep riding …
On May 7, Joe Conrado hopped on his red Salsa bike and pedaled from Craig to Maybell to Meeker, covering more than 70 miles. “We like to say one mile for every birthday… and a few extra for insurance! Great job, Bop! We are so proud of you!” said photo[Read More…]
What does a Scot wear under his kilt?
Shoes and socks of course! I attended the Grand Valley Scottish Festival in Grand Junction this weekend. And yes, I wore my kilt with my dirk (short dagger) in my right sock. The dirk is used more as an eating utensil than a weapon. It has been known to be[Read More…]
Simonsen graduates from U Wyo
MEEKER | Natalie Simonsen of Meeker graduated from the University of Wyoming with her bachelor of science in nursing. Simonsen also received the Professional Nurse Award from the UW Fay W. Whitney School of Nursing for demonstration of excellence in practice, community and professional service
DAYS GONE BY: May 19 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • The curfew bell was hung in place over the fire department building on Thursday and its shrill tones will be heard in Meeker from now on. The bell will serve for fire alarm purposes as well as to warn the rising generation that it[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: May 19, 2022
Coram coming to Meeker RBC | State Senator Don Coram, Montrose is a Republican candidate for the 3rd Congressional District. He is a challenger to the incumbent Rep. Lauren Boebert, Rifle. Don Coram will be in Meeker this Saturday, May 21, 2022, from 12-1 p.m. There will be a meet[Read More…]
DANDELION FIELDS FOREVER …
A man who took great pride in his lawn found himself with a large crop of dandelions. He tried every method he knew to get rid of them. Still they plagued him. Finally he wrote the department of agriculture. He enumerated all the things he had tried and closed his[Read More…]
Cowboys ranked 31st in state and first in league
MEEKER | The Cowboys ended regular season ranked 30th, making it into postseason playoffs. They will be traveling to Rye this weekend for their first game. Grand Valley came to Meeker for a double header Saturday, Damek Chintala opened it up on the mound in game one, pitching the full[Read More…]
Panthers finish last regular season meet
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers finished up their last regular season track meets this week They had two meets: Thursday in Olathe and Saturday at Grand Valley. Both meets were smaller but they had some great competition and most athletes had new personal best and have ended the season well.[Read More…]
Panthers win 8 of 10 games
RANGELY I The Rangely Panther baseball team has won eight of the last 10 games including six in a row within the 2A Western Slope Conference. The Panthers are also sitting at No. 25 in the Colorado RPI baseball rankings which determines who goes to the playoffs for the spring[Read More…]
State qualifiers in track head to Lakewood
MEEKER I Cowboy track had a dual successful weekend, qualifying a few more kids for state. The boys took second at the Cardinal Open and the girls took third. “We were so excited to get both of our 4×200 meter relay teams qualified in Parachute,” commented head coach Hallie Blunt.[Read More…]
Whistleblowers say they falsified patient records at Mind Springs Health
RBC | A troubled Western Slope mental health care center falsified assessments of its patients’ conditions for at least nine years in an effort to make its treatment programs seem more effective and secure funding from the state, whistleblowers say. The state overlooked what former workers describe as a long[Read More…]
