Ed Coryell, left, was honored at the Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers’ Association dinner on Saturday for his 35 years of service as Colorado Brand Inspector. A good crowd was on hand for the group’s annual meeting on Saturday afternoon and the dinner and dance Saturday night. The award was presented by Stockgrowers’ Association President Kelly Sheridan, right.
Guest speaker at the Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers’ Association annual meeting on Saturday in Meeker was Brad Petch of the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife. Petch shared an update regarding the various types of sage grouse in the state and their status in relation to federal, state and local efforts to save the different grouse through the Endangered Species Act.
Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
Firebreak work near Meeker set for April
April 17, 2024
Meeker Elementary students earn prizes for reading
April 17, 2024
History Lessons – Founder stories: Susan C. Wright
April 17, 2024
