RBC | Rangely, up to now, has mostly escaped cases of COVID-19. Over the holiday weekend, they’ve had an uptick in cases, with 32 active as of press time. Meeker’s case count has continued to climb as well, with 41 active Tuesday. “It’s not slowing down,” said Public Health Director[Read More…]
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Light Bulb Campaign raises funds for PHF activities
MEEKER | You can still participate in the tradition of lighting the trees at the courthouse this year by sponsoring a bulb for $5 each from Pioneers Healthcare Foundation. Proceeds from the Light Bulb Campaign go toward the activities of the Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, including Meals on Wheels, the Cancer[Read More…]
Town discusses reserves, speed limits
MEEKER | The 2021 Town of Meeker budget will dip into reserves to balance the budget if approved in December. Town staff presented the budget to the board of trustees Tuesday, Nov. 17. Changes can still be made between now and Dec. 14. “The focus will be on maintenance more[Read More…]
DEERY ME …
When the hunters go to the forest, the deer go to town. Despite this reverse migration, it’s been a relatively good hunting season in our estimation, with plenty of antler racks poking out of the backs of muddy pick-up trucks downtown. Of course, if you ask any hunter who didn’t[Read More…]
Busy meeting for Meeker trustees
MEEKER | At the most recent Meeker Board of Trustees meeting on Nov. 3, many items were on the agenda, making for a discussion-filled meeting. 2020 business grant program Suzan Pelloni has recently purchased the building on Sixth and Main for her real estate endeavors. The building is in need[Read More…]
Cowboys one step closer to playoffs after Olathe win
MEEKER | The Cowboys moved one step closer to the playoffs with a definitive win over the Olathe Pirates. In their final away game of regular season the Cowboys quickly took command of the game. On the first possession of the game the Cowboys worked their way down the field[Read More…]
Veterans Day 2020 Photos
Hallo-dorable …
(Top) Oaklee Ahrens and Koy Waldref enjoy treats and tunes at ERBM’s annual Pumpkins, Eats and Treats event in downtown Meeker. (Bottom) Faith Harris poses with her Halloween treasures from WRBM’s Howl-a-baloo event. It was an unusually warm holiday this year, with RBC residents enjoying temps in the 50s and[Read More…]
2020 Elk Bugling Contest Results
Meeker | The Meeker Police Department would like to thank all of our participants for coming out and having fun with us. A special thanks to former Chief Phil Stubblefield for helping out, to judges Jarett Waldref, Austin Seely and Jeff McGuire, and to Stan Wyatt for donating door prizes.[Read More…]
RBC sees uptick in COVID-19 cases
RBC | “We all have to be vigilant,” Rio Blanco County Public Health Director told the board of commissioners Tuesday regarding an uptick in COVID-19 cases.
Local BLM wildland firefighters make national news for note
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…]
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…]
