MEEKER | Runners are invited to participate in the Park to Art Run Races, hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and MAD Racing Colorado, on Saturday, June 22. The race features a 5K, 10K and half marathon that cruises through downtown Meeker and the Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial[Read More…]
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Flood advisory issued for Rio Blanco County
RBC | The National Weather Service has issued a flood advisory and hazardous weather statement due to recent rainfall and snowmelt for west central Rio Blanco County. Nearly an inch of rain has fallen in the past 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. Please use caution in areas[Read More…]
DON’T ‘TREAD’ ON ME …
A case of mistaken identity likely led to this poor slithery fellow being smashed flat along Sulphur Creek Road last weekend. At first glance, bull snakes often appear to be dangerous rattlers, and they use this illusion to their advantage, flattening their heads into a triangular shape, curling into a[Read More…]
Obituary: Shirley M. Goosman
Shirley M. Goosman April 25, 1924 ~ June 11, 2019 Shirley M. Goosman passed away on June 11, 2019. Services will be held at St. James Episcopal Church in Meeker at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22, 2019. Interment will follow at Highland Cemetery in Meeker. The daughter of William H.[Read More…]
Say it ain’t snow …
via GIPHY RBC | If you were planning on enjoying a bit of mountain recreation this weekend, you may want to postpone your trip. Several forecast models are calling for snow above nine to ten thousand feet in the Rocky Mountains and, depending on conditions–and who you ask–portions of Rio[Read More…]
Cast, Blast N’ Twang June 22
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife annual ‘Family Cast, Blast n Twang’ at the Wyman Museum in Craig will offer a fun twist this year. Anglers can catch one of five tagged trout and win a prize, or test your archery skills during the evening’s archery competition. The free event[Read More…]
Rangely Open this weekend at Cedar Ridges
RANGELY | Golfers will have an opportunity to compete this Saturday, June 22, in the Rangely Open at Cedar Ridges Golf Course. Entry into the Rangely Open is $80 per player, which includes lunch. If any lucky golfers get a hole-in-one, there’s a sponsored prize, amount to be decided. Stop[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo winners: week 2
MEEKER | Ranch Bronc Riding — Sheridan Harvey No. 8 Team Roping — Lane Anderson/Kash Atwood Mixed Team Roping — Ellie Anderson/Kash Atwood No. 11 Team Roping — Cody Edinger/JD Slagowski Junior/Senior Team Roping — Deana Wood and Cody Edinger Mutton Bustin’ (only first names received) — Chloe, Cooper, Adley,[Read More…]
Water Law in a Nutshell June 28
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District is hosting a Water Law in a Nutshell Class on June 28, 2019 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center (200 Main St. Meeker.) All aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied in Colorado will[Read More…]
R-100 …
In its second year, the Meeker R-100 3D archery event had 520 shooters of all ages from all over the region registered to participate. “We had people drive from a long way for this,” said site coordinator David Weaver. The attendance this year makes the Meeker event one of the[Read More…]
CNCC summer classes for kids K-5
MEEKER | July 10—Tie-Dyed “Lids.” Tie-dye a hat and maybe a T-shirt to match: 1-5 p.m. July 15—Who Do You Want To Be? Tooth Camp. Tour the dentist office and learn how to be a tooth doctor from 10-11 a.m. July 16, 17, 18—Coding for Kids. Learn, develop and play[Read More…]
Meeker Golf Course Two-Man Best Ball Results
MEEKER | Following are the results from the two-man best ball tournament held last weekend at Meeker Golf Course. First Flight 1st place gross: Sorel & Gauthier 2nd place gross: Ducey & Elam 1st place net: Walsh & deVergie 2nd place net: Collins & Trask Second Flight 1st place gross:[Read More…]
