Dear Editor: The Rural School Project team would like to thank everyone who donated baked goods or bought things at the Coal Creek School baked goods and vintage sale. The money raised will help us continue with the restoration of the school. From the reactions of people who peeked in[Read More…]
Month: June 2017
Community pride project…
July workshop to focus on reuse of ‘brownfields’
RBC | The economic development departments for Routt, Rio Blanco and Moffat counties have announced a workshop on community revitalization to be held on July 27 in Craig that will focus on brownfields assessment, site cleanup and redevelopment. Brownfields are properties with real or perceived contamination creating hurdles to reuse[Read More…]
Register for OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | Register now for the 2017 Wagon Wheel OHV Rendezvous, July 13-15. Early registration discount ends June 30. Visit www.wagonwheeltrails.org for info and registration.
Co-ed softball season gets underway at Paintbrush Park
MEEKER | Seven teams, including the defending champion, Ace Trucking, are participating in the annual coed softball season at Paintbrush Park. Games are played on both fields at Paintbrush Park on Mondays and Wednesdays (no games are scheduled for July 3), with the first games starting at 6:30 p.m. Watt’s[Read More…]
Obituary: Laura Edna Maybury
Laura Edna Maybury Dec. 15, 1943~Dec. 9, 2016 Laura Edna Maybury died unexpectedly in her home in Meeker, Colo., of natural causes on Dec. 9, 2016, at the age of 72. She enjoyed the outdoors, crafting and spending time with her family. She was a talented person who loved bright[Read More…]
Cyclists riding for affordable housing stop in Dinosaur
DINOSAUR | Dozens of service-oriented cyclists will take to the highways and byways of the United States this summer, riding more than 3,600 miles with the Fuller Center Bicycle Adventure, coast-to-coast from San Francisco, Calif., to Savannah, Ga., from June 2-Aug. 5. Tonight they’ll stop in Dinosaur, Colo., and stay[Read More…]
Guest Column: Education legislation and summer vacation
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | Last month I reported on the education bills that were considered during the 2017 legislative session. Senate Bill (SB) 267 and House Bill (HB) 1375 are two new acts that have significant impact on the rural schools that I represent.[Read More…]
Get your 4th of July parade float entries in
MEEKER | The annual parade during Range Call, hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, will be held in downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. It will begin on Seventh and Main streets and will conclude at Fourth and Main streets. Anyone can enter the parade—whether you[Read More…]
History Camp …
Obituary: Kristina ‘Tina’ Rose Hemphill
Kristina ‘Tina’ Rose Hemphill Nov. 18, 1970~June 18, 2017 Tina, daughter of Clarence Hamilton and Priscilla Wells, was born on Nov. 18, 1970, in Rangely, Colo. Tina attended school in Rangely achieving a vast amount of accomplishments. Tina was nominated in Who’s Who among Americans for high school students for[Read More…]
Tank concert…
Come say hi!
MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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