February, 2014 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

State championship…

Meeker sophomore T.J. Shelton stands atop the podium after receiving the gold medal in the 2A, 170-pound championship bracket.

February 28, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Democrats to meet March 4

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Democratic caucuses will be held March 4 at 7 p.m. in Rangely and Meeker.

February 28, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Honest Abe on freeing the slaves

MEEKER I Students of Kristen Henderson’s and Pat Ibach’s fifth-grade classes at Meeker Elementary School, as well as Barone Middle School and Meeker High School students were delighted by John Voehl’s portrayal of Abraham Lincoln, one of America’s greatest presidents, on Feb. 19.

February 28, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

MACC set for second performing arts visit

MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC), in cooperation with the ERBM Recreation and Parks District and Meeker High School, is sponsoring a performing arts drama outreach program with Professor Timothy Pinnow, the department chair of the Colorado Mesa University’s theater arts department.

February 28, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meetings on justice center set

MEEKER I In 2013, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners launched the Justice Center Project with the their stated objective of improving current facilities that serve our citizens, county and district law enforcement and to improve efficiencies for county services based in Meeker.

February 28, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Panthers win pig-tail game into district tournament

RANGELY I For the past three years, the Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team has had to play in the pig-tail round of the district tournament, and for the past two years, the Panthers lost to end their season. Not this year. Barely.

February 28, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

State Wrestling Tournament 2014

February 27, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Woolgrowers yearly meeting set for March 7

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers Association will hold its annual meeting on March 7 at Kilowatt Korner, beginning at 9 a.m. with the White River Trail LLC meeting, followed at 10 a.m. with general business. Lunch will be served, but RSVPs must be turned in immediately to ensure[Read More…]

February 27, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Tickets for Meeker Chamber dinner on Friday for sale

MEEKER I Tickets are still available today for the 2014 Meeker Chamber annual dinner, when Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens will be honored. The dinner will be held Friday evening at the Fairfield Center at 200 Main St. Festivities will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a social hour. Dinner will[Read More…]

February 27, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Chinn resigns from school board; Meyer contract renewed

MEEKER I The board of trustees of Meeker School District RE-1 (MSD) accepted the resignation of new school board member Daniel Chinn, renewed Superintendent Mark Meyer’s contract through school year 2014-15 and approved spring coaches in a special meeting on Feb. 19.

February 27, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Panthers Heinle and Allred win matches at state

RANGELY I Panther senior Lucas Heinle and junior Ethan Allred qualified for the 2014 Colorado State Wrestling Championships, and, although both won at least one match, neither placed in their respective weights.

February 27, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Shelton wins second Colorado state wrestling title — Cowboys finish 3rd in team standings

MEEKER | “T.J. just dominated his opponents,” Meeker head wrestling coach J.C. Watt said of sophomore T.J. Shelton, who won his second individual title at the 2014 Colorado State Wrestling Championships over the weekend in Denver. Meeker’s Tristin Pelloni (113) and Devon Pontine (160) made it to the championship match[Read More…]

February 27, 2014 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled