MEEKER I A proposed “fire break” north of Meeker may soon become reality after multiple years of discussions, planning and navigating red-tape come to a close. Land managers, first responders and emergency personnel’s various descriptions of the concept can be summarized as a proactive fire-protection measure. By clearing vegetation, (particularly[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY: January 20, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Large quantities of self control are necessary to keep jokes free from malice. • Scarcity of time is often pleaded as an excuse for want of inclination. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • If all the undesirable people killed off the rest[Read More…]
Routt County mom announces candidacy for state legislature
RBC I Savannah Wolfson, (R-Oak Creek) announced her candidacy to the State Legislature today. She is running for House District 26 in order to protect the unique way of life that NW Colorado enjoys. Wolfson said she wants to be the voice of NW Colorado, who she feels is being[Read More…]
Obituary: Lonnie Mantle
July 1, 1935 ~ Dec. 26, 2021 Lonnie M. Mantle was born July 1, 1935, to Charlie and Evelyn Mantle, on the way to the hospital, at a neighbor’s house in Elk Springs, Colorado (which doesn’t exist anymore). His family homesteaded at the bottom of the Hells Canyon on the[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Watching our words
“How big is baby?” are the breathless words every baby loves to hear. They learn to throw out their arms then shout out “SOOOO Big!” in reply. This is a common childhood game played by most every family with a little one. I continue to hear it and it always reminds[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: A story about stories
In hopes of bringing you a bit of cheer, I want to share some heartwarming follow-up stories to my previously published column, Uncle Clarence’s article titled, “Our Best Christmas.” You may recall, this is a true story of an Iowa family giving their favorite horse to a needy family on[Read More…]
Rangely trustees talk economic development
RANGELY I Rangely’s Town Board of Trustees reconvened after a holiday break on Jan. 11, 2022. They approved the minutes for the Dec. 14 meeting, the December check register, and the November financial summary. The Board heard a public introduction from Christine Rambo. She is an economic developer from Louisiana[Read More…]
Smoking River brewpub license approved
MEEKER I Meeker’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Jan. 18 with Tiffany Jehorek filling the interim vacancy left by Scott Creecy. Jehorek’s appointment was officially approved during the meeting and she was sworn in by Town Clerk Lisa Cook. The board held a public hearing to consider an application[Read More…]
Cowboy Up …
MEEKER I Meeker High School is excited to recognize the first recipients of the Cowboy Up award. This award was created by the Class of 2020. We honor people, past and present, who have displayed an extraordinary commitment to, or support of, Meeker High School. Honorees can be from any[Read More…]
Lady Panthers fall to Tigers, best Dragons and Rams
RANGELY I The lady Panthers had a long weekend of basketball, opening up with Hayden last Thursday. It was a tough physical loss for the Panthers with a score of 39-30 to the Tigers. “At times we played well and did a lot of good things. We just ran out[Read More…]
Cowboys play Grand Valley Cardinals
Boys wins 57-50, Lady Cowboys drop one 62-46 MEEKER I Cowboys basketball had a slow week with only one game, due to rescheduling by Plateau Valley, but ended the week with an improving record of 4-3. Thursday they took on 3A Grand Valley Cardinals. The Cowboys came out with an[Read More…]
Panthers win three, 3-2 in league play
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team scored 49 points and held the visiting Hayden Tigers to 40 in the Panthers league triumph on Thursday. Rangely’s aggressive defense led to an 8-0 run in the first three minutes. While the Tigers never led, their scrappy defense and Logan Morrison’s[Read More…]
