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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago
• J.W. Hugus & Co. have quite a number of car-loads of freight at Rawlins, and there are a good many freight outfits plying between there and Meeker transferring the same.
• One night last week at the John C. Schutte ranch, on Piceance creek, several stacks of hay, the barn and some farming implements were destroyed by fire.
• William Nuckolls, charged with the murder of George Sager, had a preliminary hearing at Glenwood last week. He was bound over without bail to await the action of the grand jury.
• As we go to press John A. Watson drove past with the biggest load of bear meat seen in this town in a long time. The meat was all within the hide of one monster silver-tip.

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago
• Reginald H. Nichols, of the Nichols Truck and Implement company, the week reports the sale of a new McCormick-Deering F-12 tractor and mower attachment to R. S. Lough of Price Creek and a used tractor and equipment to Thomas Dairyimple.
• This week the Herald received a list of the officers at the ROTC at Colorado Agricultural college. In the list of non-commissioned officers was the name of Henry Wilson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Wilson of Flag Creek. Henry will be a proposal this year in the reserve officers training corps.
• Mr. William Writer, head of the predator and rodent control department for the Biological Survey in the Rocky Mountain area, was in Meeker Monday to meet with the county commissioners.

The Meeker Herald — 25 years ago
• William and Jacquline Kracht are the parents of a new baby boy born Sept. 25 at 4:42 a.m. at Pioneers Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces, measured 21 inches in length, and has been named Brandan Justin Kracht.
• Last Thursday, Mrs. Syble Barney and daughter, Kay Bivens and her children, Lisa and Molly Bivens, drove to Vernal to attend the funeral of Syble’s uncle, Vick Gardiner. Mr. Gardiner was the brother of Mrs. Barney’s mother, the late Mrs. Harold Williams.
• Bill and Dorene Keele returned home to Meeker Oct. 1 after four months this summer spent in Fairbanks, Alaska. On the route home they spent six days fishing at Browns Park.

Rangely Times — 50 years ago
• Mr. Charlie Hall has been a patient in the Presbyterian Hospital in Denver for a week. Mrs. Harold Hall of Colorado Springs came in to stay with Mr. Hall until he can leave the hospital.
• Postmaster Minta Gerry and Mr. Gerry left Sept. 28 for Hawaii by way from the coast. They drove to Ogden, Utah for a short visit with the Raymond Whites, Mr. Gerry’s daughter and family. Mrs. Gerry is going to Hawaii to attend the National Postmaster’s Convention.
• Eighty-seven-year-old Cecil Duncan of Colorado Springs passed away Wednesday, Oct. 2. Mr. Duncan is the father of Mr. Robert Duncan who is now in Illinois where he took the body for burial.

Rangely Times — 40 years ago
• Larry and Linda Steele are the proud parents of a baby boy born Sept. 30 at Provo, Utah, christened Michael Allen.
• Mr. and Mrs. Jack Dembowski Sr. are back from their two-week vacation. They met their son, Jack Jr., in Omaha, Neb., where they visited other relatives. Among them was Mrs. Dorothy Swope. She is the sister of Mrs. Dembowski.
• The Bible Baptist Youth met in the home of Jack Elder on Tuesday night. After the meeting they made visitations.
• Al and Dawna Stewart hosted a potluck supper at their home Thursday evening. Guests were Edna and Jay West, Mrs. Chowdry and son, Arie Mandrell, Brad and Linda Cady, Carol and Almer Hazlewood and family, Jerry and Betty Hillyer and songs, and Eddie Stewart and wife.
• Sonnie Slaugh is still in St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, but is reported doing fine.
• The Bernard Hazlewood Jr. family held a picnic at their ranch east of town Sunday afternoon. Attending were the Bernard Hazlewood Sr. family, Lois Wilczek and children, Nona Bell Wilczek and the Almer Hazlewood family, also Mike and Farlene Brady.

Rangely Times — 30 years ago
• High Point Trophy Winner Cammy Burke, 13, formerly of Rangely, swam in the Castle Valley Invitational Swim Meet in Price, Utah, Oct. 7 and 8 with awesome results! Friday she swam the 500-yard freestyle and the 200-yard freestyle, winning both events and attaining a National “B” time in the 200-yard freestyle event. Saturday she competed in five events, winning four first and one second. Also she accomplished another National “B” in the 100-yard freestyle. To date, Cammy has received three National “B” times in the freestyle events.
• Kathy and Charles Reed announce the birth of a son named Brice Chase Reed, born Oct. 3, at the Community Hospital in Grand Junction. He weighed 6 pounds, 11.5 oz and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are Don and Teresa Bamford of Grand Junction. Paternal grandparents are Don Reed of Gypsum and Polly Raumon of Grand Junction.

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  • The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
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  • Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
  • Read part three of the story of M.T. Streeter in this week’s edition of History Lessons! Find it in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
  • Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Jake Blazon at bat for the Meeker Cowboys. The MHS team brought home two wins against Olathe and lost two against the North Fork Miners. The location for this weekend’s games has not been announced due to weather and field conditions. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
The 2024 Meeker High School boys basketball team held their awards banquet last week. Jace Mobley was named Player of the Western Slope League and all-conference, Ryan Sullivan all-conference, Jonathon Fitzgibbons all-conference, Ethan Quinn honorable mention all-conference, Jacob Simonsen honorable mention all conference. Mobley will play in All State games. Coach Klark Kindler was named Western Slope Coach of the Year. Left to right: Bryan Rosas, Simonsen, Quinn, Fitzgibbons, Mobley and Sullivan.
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It’s getting late, do you know where your kids are? Read all the Rio Happenings for this week in print or online at ht1885.com.
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Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line.  The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale.
Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch.  See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
Mormon crickets have hatched near Rangely. They were all sighted on BLM land north of Hwy. 64 near the junction of CR 96 and CR 1, down a dirt road near the Moffat County line. The picture shown was taken yesterday by Mary Meinen from Rangely. She says the crickets are about the size of a ladybug (less than 1/2”). Some of them are actually yellow in color but most of them are darker. They are milling around and getting ready to start moving soon. Note: Photo is not to scale. Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are still asking for your help to identify additional hatch-outs of crickets so that control efforts can be put in place. The success of the program will highly depend upon local landowners and the public helping to locate crickets as soon as they hatch. See last week’s paper for a list of ways to help or contact the County Weed & Pest District at 970-878-9670 or the Conservation District office at 970-878-9838 with any questions. Website: www.WhiteRiverCD.com
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Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Meeker FFA Chapter members competed at the District Leadership Development Event in Craig, Colorado, this month. Top row from left to right: Eva Scritchfield, Charlie Rogers, Alan Rivera, Trent Sanders, Koy Weber, Orion Musser, Said Rodriguez, Carlos Carrillo, Aidan Tapia, Hayden Garcia, Tristan Rollins, Mathew Willey, Quentin Simpson. Middle row: Sidney Keetch, Aurora Stallings, Sydnie Ross, Ava Nay, Lili Piper, Leah Wood. Bottom Row: Jaicee Simmons, Kailynn Watson, Cody Richardson, Kayla Castillo, Braydin Raley, Autumn Stallings, Aimee Shults, Emily Hamm. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Choose-your-own-adventure…. Hear from our Editor in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
A crew from the Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation joined forces last summer to remove obsolete fences to improve habitat for wildlife. Read the full story and the foundation’s update from their 30th Anniversary meeting in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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