RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team stayed home this past weekend, hosting Grand Valley High School on Saturday afternoon. The Panthers entered the matchup with a 3-1 record, while the Cardinals arrived in Rangely at 1-4. The meeting came one week after Grand Valley fell to Rangely in[Read More…]
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All-State Livestock Judging
Hattie Brennan of Meeker (left) and Ally Black of Rangely (right) traveled to Pueblo, Colorado, to the Colorado State Fair this past weekend for the recognition and awards ceremony for the All-State Livestock Judging 2024/2025 season. Both ladies represent Rio Blanco County and had an amazing judging season. Hattie placed[Read More…]
CPW reopens Oak Ridge, Piceance SWAs
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife has decided to reopen Oak Ridge and Piceance State Wildlife Areas (SWA) with the following restrictions in place. Oak Ridge SWA: Public access and campgrounds within the Oak Ridge SWA will reopen to the public, except for the “Sleepy Cat” entrance and[Read More…]
PMC board reviews finances, Medicare concerns and billing issues at August meeting
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health District Board of Directors for Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) held its monthly meeting in August, opening with a 9:30 a.m. financial session before moving into the regular meeting at 10 a.m. All board members were present. Chief Financial Officer John[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Standing Strong for Colorado: Results from the Special Session
By Rep. Megan Lukens When Congressional Republicans passed a budget last month that handed out massive tax cutsto corporations, it created a billion-dollar hole in Colorado’s state budget. H.R. 1 threatensMedicaid services, cuts SNAP food assistance for hundreds of thousands of Coloradans, andcauses health insurance premiums to spike by nearly[Read More…]
Obituary – Mary Strang
June 25, 1938 ~ Aug. 25, 2025 Longtime Meeker resident Mary Strang, 87, peacefully passed away on August 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Mary was born June 25, 1938, in Princeton, New Jersey, to the late Rev. John C. Crocker, Sr. and Mary Hallowell Crocker. She[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: CNCC September update
RANGELY | CNCC Fall classes are in full swing, and students welcome and success activities areunderway. Our fall enrollment is up compared to this time last year, and our incoming students are excited to begin both their academic journey and out-of-class experiences.The first home soccer game took place on Aug.[Read More…]
Obituary – Ernest ‘Ernie’ Gianinetti
June 13, 1934 ~ Aug. 18, 2025 With deep gratitude, we announce the passing of Ernest “Ernie” Gianinetti, a lifelong Carbondale native who lived with heart, grit and a deep love for the land and people around him. Born to Ben and Alphonsine Gianinetti, Ernie was shaped early by the[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Colorado special session recap
By Sen. Dylan Roberts Normally, late August is a time for enjoying the last weeks of summer and getting the kids backto school. However, for the second year in a row, the Colorado legislature found itself spendinglate August inside the Capitol in Denver.Last year it was to lower property tax[Read More…]
More results from the 2025 Rio Blanco County Fair
MONDAY DOG SHOW Premier Exhibitor Landree Tate Jr Showman Champion Aerie Smuts Int Showman Champion Aly Healy Int Showman Reserve Landree Tate Sr Showman Champion Joslin Spieth Sr Showman Reserve Dixie Hall MONDAY CAT SHOW Jr Showman Champion Kemry Osborn Jr Showman Reserve Kaisley Sanford Conformation Champion Kaisley Sanford Conformation[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – September 4th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The automobile craze bears many earmarks of the first attack of the bicycle craze, a few years ago, especially in the organization of new manufacturing companies. According to present plans an extra session of the state legislature will be called in November for the[Read More…]
Rangely volleyball shows promise in Hill’s debut
RANGELY | The Panthers volleyball team opened the 2025 season on a high note, hosting a tournament at Rangely High School under the direction of new head coach Angie Hill. Rangely started the weekend Friday against Hayden, earning a straight-set sweep. The Panthers won 25-20 and 25-22, their fourth consecutive[Read More…]
