The Cowboys basketball team ended the season second in their league. Seniors on the team were Braydon Garcia, Junior Gaeta, Ethan Drake, Ryan Phelan and Spud White. Juniors were Peter Hanks, Liam Deming, Hamp Hightower, Zach Simonsen and Zagar Brown. Freshman were Ryan Sullivan and Jace Mobley. Thank you to[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY: March 25, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago This is the season of the year when an appropriate shroud for some people would be the winter underwear they discarded too soon. A larger number of fine shade and fruit trees will be planted in Meeker and vicinity this spring than usual. We hope[Read More…]
CPW secures conservation easement for Coal Creek Ranch
MEEKER | Using funds from the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program, Colorado Parks and Wildlife has acquired a perpetual conservation easement on the 1,121-acre Coal Creek Ranch in Rio Blanco County. The transaction also includes a 20-year access agreement that will allow for public fishing and limited, reservation-managed archery and muzzleloader[Read More…]
Rangely approves four-stage drought response plan
RANGELY | Town of Rangely trustees approved the Town’s Drought Emergency Response Plan during their regular meeting Tuesday. The plan outlines four stages of emergency response. Stage 1: Minor Shortage Potential – Voluntary Restrictions on Water Use Stage 2: Moderate Shortage Potential – Mandatory Limited Restrictions on Water Use Stage[Read More…]
ALL CONFERENCE …
Four Lady Cowboys have received conference awards. Sarah Kracht was selected for first team All-Conference. Kracht had 161 points and 40 rebounds in a year that was cut short due to COVID. Savannah Mendenhall, Ainsley Selle, and Makala Wille all received all-conference honorable mentions. | COURTESY PHOTO
Obituary: Enid Esther Steffen
Feb. 9, 1941 ~ March 15, 2021 Enid Esther Steffen was born on Feb. 9, 1941 to Antone Bryan (Whitey) and Mary Jean Eliasen near Elk Creek in eastern Rio Blanco County. Enid was the fourth of 15 children in the Eliasen family. She was raised in Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Death Notice: John Anthony Daugherty
Jan. 14, 1940 ~ March 18, 2021 A celebration of life will be held at a later date. His family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in his name to the charity of your choice. Donations can be mailed to Grant Mortuary at P.O. Box 333, Meeker,[Read More…]
News Briefs: March 25, 2021
WRCD planning advisory meeting Mar. 25 MEEKER | The White River Conservation District’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will be meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District Building (240 7th St.). A virtual link will be provided upon request. Please email[Read More…]
Volleyball season underway; lady Cowboys 2-0 so far
RBC | A great start to the long anticipated Cowboy volleyball season. Week one wrapped up and Meeker was 2-0, going 6-0 in sets. “We have put in a new offense this year and I’m so proud of how well they have picked it up,” commented head coach Greg Cravens.[Read More…]
RBC hires emergency and natural resources manager
RBC | Rio Blanco County has a new employee in a brand new position heading into spring. Edward (Eddie) Smercina has been on the job for about one month with the newly created title of “Emergency and Natural Resources Manager,” a combination of two formerly distinct jobs within the county.[Read More…]
BLOOMING …
NEW MOO …
It’s one of the busiest times of year for local ranchers, with new life is making its way into the world at the Brennan ranch in the Piceance Basin (above) and all around Rio Blanco County. | KARI BRENNAN COURTESY PHOTO