MHS senior Carson Klinzmann reached a baseball milestone this month with 200 strikeouts. RICH KLINZMANN PHOTO
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Meeker track and field battles weather, back-to-back meets
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track and field team was back on the road this past weekend, competing at the Coal Ridge Invitational on Friday and the Rangely Panther Invitational on Saturday. Despite the challenge of back-to-back meets—plus returning in time for athletes performing in the school’s Footloose production—Meeker[Read More…]
OBITUARY – Richard M. ‘Doc’ Seklecki
Oct. 11, 1952 ~ April 7, 2025 Richard Michael Seklecki, (AKA “Rick” or “Doc”) was born in Buffalo, New York, on Oct. 11, 1952, to Leroy W. and Genevieve Seklecki. He was the second of three sons in the family. Rick grew up in Alma, New York, attending Iroquois Central[Read More…]
FISHING TOURNAMENT WINNERS
The White River Community Association (WRCA) 2025 annual fishing tournament was held on March 8 and 9 hosting 10 four-member teams. The catch and release tournament winners were based on who caught the longest fish. Tournament winners were: (left) first place Tony Bartolomucci, Drake Consulting team; (center) second place: Doug[Read More…]
Deadline to apply for LEAP is April 30
RBC | Coloradans who qualify for the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) still have time to apply for help with their home heating bills. The deadline to apply is April 30. So far this heating season, nearly 80,000 people across the state have received an average benefit of $355. LEAP[Read More…]
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT – Back Alley Exposure
MEEKER | On a hot sunny day on a photography walk, I came across an alleyway with the entrance of a building that forms junk into new things, like a piece of metal into a hat rack. It was instantly intriguing, being able to look at makeshift wheels and hat[Read More…]
IT’S SHOWTIME!
It’s Showtime met on April 13. The meeting started with the pledges and a quick game of trees and squirrels. The club then talked about deadlines such as goat, sheep and swine weigh in on May 4 and MQA on April 23. They also completed a two-part community service project[Read More…]
Q&A for hospital board candidates
RBC | In the previous weeks we have published Q&As with candidates for the recreation district board and the fire district board. This week we’re sharing the interviews with candidates for the hospital board. Here are the questions asked of the candidates: 1. Have you served on a hospital or healthcare[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County FCCLA shines at State Leadership Conference; four students headed to nationals
RBC | Students from both Meeker and Rangely High Schools made a significant impact at the recent Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, showcasing their skills and knowledge in a diverse range of competitions. The impressive results highlight the dedication of students and advisors alike,[Read More…]
Colorado Republicans want the feds to intervene in freshly signed gun law
RBC | Less than a week after Gov. Jared Polis signed Colorado’s latest gun-control law, Republicans in the legislature announced Wednesday they have asked the federal government to investigate whether it infringes on the U.S. Constitution. Colorado House Republicans say they have sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – April 24th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Powell Park bridge is said to be in bad condition. The commissioners examined it Thursday and will take steps at once to repair it. Although the season is young yet, Rio Blanco County has received quite a number of new and substantial settlers[Read More…]
Almost ready for repairs to Lake Avery dam
Lake Avery, east of Meeker, was drained last fall for a dam repair project. Currently, water is flowing directly through the dam, with the goal of drying out the site for construction to begin by late June or early July. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
