RANGELY | Each June, we at the College reflect on the achievements of our students, celebrate the excitement and pageantry of commencement, and share updates on what’s next in the lives of our graduates. CNCC’s Aviation Flight Program is one of the college’s pride and joys. According to the National[Read More…]
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HISTORY LESSONS: The Allsebrooks: Meeker Founders
EDITOR’S NOTE: This fall will mark the 140th anniversary of the official founding of the Town of Meeker (and this newspaper). Mr. Allsebrook is the first name listed on the founder’s plaque on the boulder in front of the courthouse. Many immigrants have shaped Meeker and Northwest Colorado. George Samuel[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 86
White River Agency, Colorado August 31, 1879 Sir: I think it my duty to ask you for 10,000 pounds of oats, in addition to the 20,000 pounds now arriving. We are running 6 mules to ploughs, expecting to break 50 acres this fall for sowing oats next spring, and for[Read More…]
Obituary – Karen Sue Wallace
Jan. 10, 1947 ~ May 30, 2025 Karen Sue Wallace, a cherished wife, mother, sister, friend and thinker, passed away on May 30, 2025, at the age of 78 in Meeker, Colorado. She was born on Jan. 10, 1947, in Blair, Nebraska, to Gene E. Kiefer and Delores E. Marquardt.[Read More…]
MEMORIAL NOTICE – Ruth Caldwell DeVore
April 1, 1930 ~ Dec. 11, 2025 There will be a Celebration of Life for Ruth Caldwell DeVore, mother of Bev Devore Wedding, at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21 at the Town Park Pavilion in Meeker.
RECOGNITION FOR OUTGOING HOSPITAL BOARD MEMBERS
(Left) Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank Kim Tedford for nine years of dedicated ERBHSD board service—two elected terms and one appointed. Her steadfast leadership and resilience were instrumental during times of significant challenge and transformation. (Right) Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank J.H. Sheridan for four years[Read More…]
New 748 area code coming to the 970 region for new service or add’l line
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | With new telephone numbers in greater demand, the Colorado Public Utilities Commission approved the implementation of the new 748 area code to overlay the existing 970 region. The 970 region includes but is not limited to Aspen, Breckenridge, Durango, Estes Park, Fort Collins, Glenwood Springs, Grand[Read More…]
Meeker boys basketball opens summer with camp in Byers
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team tipped off their summer season by traveling to Byers, Colorado, to compete in a summer camp tournament. The Cowboys brought 13 players to participate in the weekend-long event. Head coach Klark Kindler, who will be entering his 28th season leading the[Read More…]
YOUTH ARCHERY AT BIG SKY
Two Meeker youth archers, Dawn Arnold (left) and Auri Murray (right) recently competed at the annual Big Sky Archery Challenge held in Craig, Colorado. This tournament has a reputation for big cash prize payouts attracting top archers from all over the country. Arnold shot well on day one, then improved[Read More…]
RBC 4-H judging teams travel to Montrose
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled from both ends of the county to Montrose for the Tri-River Area Livestock Judging Contest on May 10, 2025. They competed against youth from across the state, judging 12 classes of livestock, giving three sets of oral reasons, and answering two sets[Read More…]
Top 10 in the State
Out of 12 possible Colorado and out-of-state 4-H livestock judging contests for the 2024/2025 season, Hattie Brennan (left) and Ally Black (right) have secured spots in the top 10 available slots for Colorado 4-H Livestock Judging All-State accomplishments. Hattie attended 6/12 contests ranking within the top 10 High Individuals Overall[Read More…]
Splashing into summer fun…
The Meeker Rec Center Pool hosted the first Bounce and Splash of the summer Wednesday, June 4. Mark your calendars for three more events June 18, July 9, and July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. MRC is offering free entry for all participants during Bounce and[Read More…]
