New Eden Pregnancy Care Services, located at 345 Main St. in Meeker, humbly thanks those who donated to the yard sale. $1,160 was given to help this important service to help our women and their babies!
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It’s time for fair! This week will find the most pampered (and best-smelling) livestock in the county showing off their stuff for the judges. Good luck to all the 4-H members who have worked so hard on their projects.
Letter: Bounty on Coyotes
The deer herd in Rio Blanco County is the lowest it has been in the last 50 years since my family has been processing game. I will admit there were too many deer in the ‘50s for the range to support along with cows, sheep and yes, wild horses.
Boom coming, eventually
MEEKER I “I’ve believed we were going to see the (oil shale) boom next Wednesday for the past 55 years.” After more than a half century, Frank Cooley is just as certain the boom is coming as ever.
Breaking Bread …
Breaking Bread Ministry continues to provide a free meal every Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Richards Hall, on the corner of Fourth and Park streets in Meeker.
Body found in apartment
MEEKER I Jennifer Starling, 41, was found dead in her apartment by two friends July 26 after Starling did not respond to phone calls or knocks on her door.Rio Blanco County Coroner Dr. Albert Krueger said an autopsy has been completed and the cause of death will not be known[Read More…]
Pennies Plus project
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Historical Society is asking everyone to share your pennies (all other coins accepted, too!) to help us pay off our book loan debt.
Jensen Memorial park rededicated
MEEKER I ERBM Recreation and Park District board members, staff and members of the Jensen family gathered Sunday, July 24, to rededicate the 57-acre parcel of land formerly known as Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park.
Bicycle Bob
Bicycle Bob was “bicycle-hitchhiking” last week, when this photographer picked him up outside of Meeker and drove him to Craig.
Mobile pantry at Fairfield Center July 28
MEEKER | The Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck distribution location has been changed to the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., Meeker today, July 28, due to county fair activities. FBR provides food assistance to community members. For more information, contact Debra Barney at 878-9650 or Jill[Read More…]
Deep roots, strong bonds
MEEKER I James and Iva Sheridan lived on the Bar Seven Ranch in the summer and moved to the “home place” (now occupied by Pat and Mary Francis Coryell) in the winter to be closer to town. Initially, James and Iva resided across the river from the “home place,” where[Read More…]
Daggett makes dean’s list
MEEKER | Carlin Daggett made the dean’s list both winter and spring quarters at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology.