RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field team had a packed weekend, competing in back-to-back meets. The Panthers first faced off against 18 teams at the Clint Wells Invitational in Craig, Colorado, before dominating a smaller field of four teams at the Hayden Valley Track Meet in Hayden,[Read More…]
Latest News
PIANO RECITAL
Sunday, April 27, Laura Klinzmann held her annual spring piano recital entitled, “Costumes and Cookies.”
ERBM highlights community impact, operational efficiency in 2024 Annual Report
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (ERBM) has released its 2024 Annual Report, showcasing a year of growth, change, innovation, and meaningful community impact. In April 2024, ERBM welcomed Josh Embrey as its new Executive Director. Since joining the team, Josh has focused on strengthening internal[Read More…]
Kelley, Etchart to receive Fretwell Outstanding Educator awards
MEEKER | MHS distinguished faculty member’s Kathleen Kelley and Naomi Etchart, have been selected to receive the prestigious Elbert K. Fretwell Award for Outstanding Educators at the annual MHS awards ceremony at Meeker High School Auditorium set for 2:00 PM on Wednesday May 7. Ben Quinn, MHS Fine arts Educator[Read More…]
FUNERAL NOTICE – Louis ‘Medic’ Adams
A celebration of life for Louis ‘Medic’ Adams wll be held Saturday, May 10 at the Luttrell Barn (411 Emerson St.) in Craig, Colorado, at 2 p.m.
Obituary – Robert Warren ‘Bob’ Willis
Sept. 30, 1930 ~ April 20, 2025 Robert Warren “Bob” Willis was born Sept. 30, 1930, in Udall, Kan., to Clifford John “Buster” and Ethel Mildred Willis. He was the oldest of seven siblings and grew up in Kansas. In Kansas, he met the love of his life, Marcelyn Selbe.[Read More…]
Obituary – Vicki Lynne Watson
Jan. 30, 1956 ~ April 27, 2025 Vicki Lynne Watson, a beloved resident of Meeker and Rangely, Colorado, passed away peacefully on April 27, 2025, at the age of 69. Born on January 30, 1956, Vicki was the cherished daughter of the late Coralie (Nelson) and Lewis Timothy of Vernal,[Read More…]
MYSTERY SOLVED
The tool pictured at the top is a hitch pin for a wagon that doubled as the tool to remove the axle nut. Tool owned by Ron Hilkey. Ed Peck PHOTO
4-H livestock judging team travels to Sterling for contest
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco 4-H Livestock Judging Team traveled to Sterling, Colo., this weekend for the Sterling Invitational Livestock Judging Contest. There were 76 juniors divided into 22 junior teams and 35 seniors divided into 10 senior teams. As a team, Brennan, Kilduff, Moody and Smith performed very well,[Read More…]
Youth turkey hunt opportunity provides education, encourages outdoor activity
MEEKER | On a warm, sunny weekend in mid-April, six young turkey hunters and their mentors huddled quietly on pristine private land in the White River Valley near Meeker, scanning the terrain for their elusive quarry. Participating in their first turkey hunt, the youngsters battled their nervous excitement, listening to[Read More…]
HISTORY DAY COMPETITORS
They didn’t make the finals at the state competition for History Day, but the nine qualifiers from the Meeker school district gained confidence and learned from the experience.
DAYS GONE BY – May 1st, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Travelers over the Yampa river divide in the early part of this week reported the roads in bad condition. Word was received from Sheriff Amick Thursday evening to the effect that he had caught the horse thief (Sam Green) he was after. The capture[Read More…]
