RBC | A protest of petition was filed by Meeker resident Matt Scott on Aug. 13 regarding the recall of RBC Commissioner Gary Moyer. Scott’s protest expresses concerns that the petition “once again did not comply with Colorado law and was accepted by County Clerk Boots Campbell contrary to the[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY: August 19
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Syrup of Figs: With a better understanding of the transient nature of the many physical ills… There is comfort in the knowledge that so many forms of sickness are not due to any actual disease, but simply to a constipated condition of the[Read More…]
Rodeo standings heading into final
MEEKER I Heading into the final rodeo of the 2021 summer season, here are the current standings or first and second place. Competitors who have made it to at least seven of the 10 rodeos are eligible for the year-end top price. First place overall in each category will win[Read More…]
VOLLEYBALL OUTLOOK …
Gearing up for a “regular” volleyball season, the outlook for Rangely is exciting. There are 23 girls out with four seniors leading the way. Varsity has some returning starters, to help lead, with 11 freshmen pushing for some spots. The Western Slope league will be tough this year but the[Read More…]
PRE-SEASON …
The Rangely cross country team is looking good for the start of the year. The Panther harriers have five seniors this year with two of them state returners from last year. Two of them are new to the sport of cross country but are showing some great potential. Last year[Read More…]
15 players for MHS softball
MEEKER I Meeker Cowboys softball has a new head coach. Kendal Bergman, who worked as an assistant coach previously with the Cowboys, joined the team this year as their new head coach. This year Eric Brown will serve as her main assistant coach and Tom Knowles and Crandall Mergelman will[Read More…]
SWEARING IN …
W.R. VILLAGE IMPROVEMENTS
The Town of Rangely received a Moon Lake Electric CoBank award through the Sharing Success Program to install new lighting in the hallways, emergency exit lighting as well as three handicap ramps, curb and gutter at White River Village. Ducey Electric contributed to the lighting portion of the project by[Read More…]
Death Notice: Pauline Kathryn Smith
March 10, 1936 ~ Aug. 14, 2021 Service will be held at 11 a.m. Faith Baptist Church in Meeker, Colorado Aug. 19, 2021
Obituary: Gordon Ray (Jake) Ridgeway
Jan. 7, 1947 ~ July 29, 2021 Gordon “Jake” Ridgeway passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, July 29, 2021, in Snohomish, Washington. He was 74 years old. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Meeker Highland Cemetery. He was[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for making 80th birthday special
Dear Editor: To all who made my 80th birthday so special, thank you! Especially my children Ward, Karen, Carol, Lynne and grandchildren Katherine, Mitchell, Logan, Anna and Emmajane. Thank you so much! God bless you, Marilynn Whiteman Meeker
Letter: Voter integrity project planned for RBC
Dear Editor: The Restore America: United group in Rangely will hold two meetings to discuss their Rio Blanco County Voter Integrity Project (RBCVIP), the purpose of which is to verify the registration of eligible voters to determine if voter fraud exists in Rio Blanco County. The first meeting will be[Read More…]