Month: November 2013
Letter to the Editor: Slam to the voters
Dear Editor: On Page 4A of the Nov. 7 issue of the Rio Blanco Herald Times, I believe Mr. McMahon’s opinion concerning the integrity of voters who vote by mail-in ballot was quite a slam to the 2,000-plus recent voters of Rio Blanco County.
CPW seeks wildlife landowner of the year
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking nominations for the Wildlife Landowner of the Year Award, given out annually to recognize outstanding contributions made by private landowners who provide wildlife habitat and public access for fishing and hunting.
OSU Senior of Distinction…
Morgan Neilson, an animal science major from Meeker, was selected as an Oklahoma State University Senior of Significance for the 2013-2014 academic year.
MHS well represented at CCGS All-State volleyball
MEEKER I Meeker was well represented at the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports All-State Games last weekend in Denver. MHS volleyball coach Christy Atwood was asked to coach the 2A Red Team and Meeker seniors Aly Ridings and Piper Haney were members of the team.
Think of wildlife when decorating outdoors
RBC I As the holiday season nears and decorations begin to adorn houses, yards and trees, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds the public to decorate with wildlife safety in mind.
From My Window: There seems to be something special about Thanksgiving
I like this time of year. Winter is rapidly approaching, sure, but so are the holidays — the social season. But I like this time of year mostly because Thanksgiving is just around the corner — a week from today.
Coach excited for season
RANGELY I Panther boys’ basketball coach Eric Hejl has been waiting for this season to start since his team lost its last game in March.
MEF to begin major fundraiser for track
MEEKER I The Meeker Education Foundation will launch its first major fund drive in the coming weeks, offering ways for the public to support one or both of its important components.
Donkey basketball…
The Future Farmers of America chapter at Rangely Junior/Senior High School put on a donkey basketball game recently to raise funds for the chapter’s summer programs and travel expenses. The game, which was a sweeping success for those in attendance and the participants, was held at Parkview Elementary School. Four[Read More…]
Network Group set to discuss 911 issues
RANGELY I Colorado Northwestern Community College President Russell George and Peg Rector, chair of the Rangely Networking Group, announced that 911 Emergency Telecommunications Services will be the topic of a presentation at the Weiss Center at CNCC on Tuesday at 12 noon.
Sign up for Parade of Lights
MEEKER I Preparations are under way for the Second Annual Parade of Lights, which will be held Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Meeker.