David Lee Kuhn June 22, 1937 ~ Jan. 7, 2020 David Lee Kuhn, 82, passed away Jan. 7, 2020, in Meeker, Colorado. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Tanna; sons Shawn Kuhn and Kevin Kuhn; brother Harold Kuhn; sister Susie Anderson; brother Steven Kuhn; sister Patricia McFadden,[Read More…]
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Historical Society annual meeting
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Bring a taco topping for the taco bar or a dessert to share. Membership renewals and new members welcome.
Days Gone By: January 16, 2020
FROM THE MEEKER HERALD, 1913 … Gray Wolves The winters got so bad for a while, gray wolves were literally knocking on people’s doors. Bounties were offered and some lucky people had the good fortune to bring in a couple of month’s wages in just a day… Gray wolves have[Read More…]
Letter: A word from Tri-State
Dear Editor: Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association announced Jan. 9 that Colowyo Mine and Craig Station will be retiring by 2030. In addition, we will be retiring Escalante Station in New Mexico by the end of 2020. Over the next decade, we will work with our employees and northwest Colorado[Read More…]
WINTER FUN …
The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife hosted Family Ice Fishing Day on Jan. 11 at Lake Avery. The fish were biting well, with several participants catching multiple fish. Ninety-six people participated in the event, which featured lunch served by the Lions Club[Read More…]
County roads and snow plowing awareness
RBC | It’s that time of year again when the county plows come along and leave a ridge of snow across residents’ driveways. Our crews do their very best to minimize the amount of snow left at driveways and intersections, but unfortunately there will always be a ridge. Citizens should[Read More…]
MHS boys win in Walden
MEEKER | It is a tough season so far for the Meeker Cowboys basketball team. Going into week two after the break they were 1-5 and not ranked in the top 25. This last weekend brought them their second win of the season in Walden against the North Park Wildcats.[Read More…]
Panther boys 1–0 in league
RANGELY | The Rangely boys’ basketball team defeated the Hayden Tigers 66-51 on the road Saturday. Rangely won their first league game in convincing fashion behind Dylan LeBleu’s 18 points and four three-pointers. On paper, the match looked even but the Panthers controlled the boards and the tempo as well[Read More…]
Public Notices: January 16, 2020
PAYROLL ACCOUNTS PAYABLE TOWN OF MEEKER 12/31/19 GENERAL FUND Town of Meeker, Payroll, $47,059.77 CCOERA, Emp. Retirement – PD, $2,448.40 CCOERA, Emp. Retirement, $6,382.88 CCOERA, Emp. Loan Payments, $754.07 CEBT, Health, Dental, Vision & Life Ins., $19,848.22 Emp. Withholding, Federal Withholding, $4,277.83 Emp. Withholding, State Withholding, $1,820.28 Emp.Withholding, Medicare Withholding,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers 7–1 for the season
RANGELY | Coming out of the holiday break is one of the toughest challenges for a basketball coach. Determined not to allow the holiday break to deter any success from December, the lady Panthers and the coaching staff assembled for a meeting to set standards and goals for the season.[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys 2-0 in league play
MEEKER | The first week of district opponents completed and the lady Cowboy basketball team is 2-0 on the league and 7-2 overall. Hosting West Grand last Friday they came out ready to play, the start was a little slower than West Grand’s in the first quarter, but by half[Read More…]
Swimmers inch closer to state qualification
MEEKER | Back in the water after Christmas break and off the blocks the Moffat County Bulldogs have their first state qualifier, Kelsey McDiffett will be heading to state in February for her third year in the 100-yard breaststroke. The two-day meet in Montrose, Colo. with prelims on Friday and[Read More…]
