Meeker | Wildland firefighters from the BLM’s White River Field Office in Meeker made state and national news this week for leaving a handwritten note at a home in the path of the East Troublesome Fire in Grand County. Kyle Frary, Landon Smith and Beau Steele of Engine No. 1446[Read More…]
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Cowboys fall to Hotchkiss Bulldogs, gear up for HoCo
Meeker and Hotchkiss were the last two undefeated teams in the Western Slope League, and the game winner was likely to continue on as the league champion. The Cowboys scored first when Jeremy Woodward ran it in for six and Casey Brink finished up the scoring run with a two[Read More…]
Death Notice: Connie Marie Theos
April 14, 1945 ~ Oct. 11, 2020 Private Services TBA
RBC still behind in census response
RBC | Rio Blanco County residents should expect to see their mailed census forms showing up sometime this month, after a delay. Last week, The Bureau announced their updated paper invitation and questionnaire mailing schedule, which was delayed due to social distancing at their paper facilities and the USPS. Households[Read More…]
Obituary: Ida Elizabeth Pahlke
Ida Elizabeth Pahlke Feb. 25, 1919 ~ 2020 Ida Elizabeth Pahlke, a resident of Boulder for 63 years who was known for her welcoming arms and welcoming heart, died last month of the inevitable effects of 101 years of living. When Elizabeth, as she preferred to be called, was born[Read More…]
Watt’s Ranch Market celebrates 65 years
MEEKER | Back in 1955, Meeker was a pretty self-sufficient community, home to multiple drug stores, clothing stores, and several grocery stores. That was the year Tom Watt opened Watt’s Ranch Market, and for 65 years this year, the Watt family has owned and operated what is now Meeker’s only grocery[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Russell M. “Bill” Chamberlain
Russell M. “Bill” Chamberlain Aug. 25, 1958 ~ March 3, 2020 Russell M. (Bill) Chamberlain passed away early Tuesday, March 3, 2020, at the age of 61 in Grand Island, Nebraska. Bill was born Aug. 25, 1958, in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, to Milo Chamberlain and Beverly Seprenant. He was raised[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Margie Haddock
Margie Haddock, 95, passed away on Feb. 14, 2020, at the Walbridge Wing. She was born in Pueblo, Colorado on Aug. 21, 1924, where she grew up and graduated from Pueblo High School. After a short romance, she married Robert Haddock and they had three sons: Bobby, Mike and Dan.[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Michael Dwayne Zobel
Michael Dwayne Zobel, 51, of Milliken, passed away on Feb. 8, 2020, in Milliken, Colorado. He was born on May 26, 1968, in Big Timber, Montana.
OBITUARY: Merle Dean Moyer
Merle Dene Moyer passed away in Meeker, Colorado at the Walbridge Wing on Feb. 14, 2020, at 90 years of age.
Skijor set for Feb. 21-23
MEEKER I The Skijor Meeker schedule has been finalized and looks to be a fun-filled competition Feb. 21, 22 and 23. The weekend will kick-off with a kid friendly registration event with refreshments available at Meeker Coworking, starting at 4 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 21, followed by an adult oriented[Read More…]
Obituary: Deborah (Sheehan) Rams
Deborah (Sheehan) Rams, passed away on Oct. 28, 2019, in Meeker, Colorado. Debbie was a loving mother, teacher and a beautiful friend to so many.
