RANGELY | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy Brian Madden has filed a formal “Notice of Claim” with RBC Attorney Kent Borchard claiming $150,000 in damages for an ATV incident he was involved in on June 18, 2017. The Notice of Claim, which is the first step in a potential lawsuit,[Read More…]
Month: December 2017
Buck & Bull …
Bertoch earns master’s degree
RANGELY | Rebecca Loree Bertoch of Rangely has earned a master of science in education from the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kans. Degrees are officially conferred in January. Some graduates have participated in school and departmental recognition events. Others will choose to participate in KU’s annual commencement ceremony, which[Read More…]
Correction
RBC | In last week’s edition of the Herald Times we reported that county assessor’s office planned to hire additional help. That is incorrect, according to RBC Assessor Renae Nielsen. The office had an employee retire and Nielsen requested to hold part of a position’s salary in a contingency fund,[Read More…]
Fifth fatality of the year on Hwy. 13 between Meeker and Rifle
RBC | A 37-year-old female from Salt Lake City, Utah, was killed in the accident that closed Highway 13 for several hours Thursday, Dec. 21. The woman was one of four Salt Lake City occupants in a Dodge Caravan traveling south on Hwy. 13 about 11 miles north of Rifle.[Read More…]
Panther jr. high girls play Meeker
RBC | The sixth and seventh grade Panthers made the cross-county trip on Thursday for a couple of games versus the Meeker Cowboys. The B team started the afternoon off well with a convincing 16-7 win. The girls took a commanding 8-5 first quarter lead and then outscored the home[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 28, 2017
– Meeker Recreation Center closed Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 for New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Normal hours resume on Jan. 2. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Hoops for Charity tournament Dec. 29 at 9 a.m at the Meeker High School gym. Third-eighth graders are invited[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 28, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 8:00a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 21, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – LOST—Between Joe Ralston’s and Meeker, two black skirts and waist to ladies overall suit. Call at this office. – At the home of Mr. and Mrs. David Smith on Saturday, Dec. 15, Mr. Elmer W. McGruder and Miss Lura Swarts were united[Read More…]
WREA to allocate additional capital credits
MEEKER | White River Electric Association is pleased to notify its members that it recently allocated additional capital credits to members from 1995-2006. In 2017, WREA returned $1.3 million to WREA members who had electric service in 1997-1998 and adopted a resolution to allocate past and future Tri- State G&T[Read More…]
National Farmers Union President speaks to Rocky Mountain members
RBC | The National Farmers Union (NFU), which has been around since 1902, considers itself to be a community of farmers, ranchers, educators, policy makers, journalists and other citizens who share common concern about current and looming threats to agricultural production and food security primarily in the United States as[Read More…]
Rangely boasts two Boettcher Scholarship semifinalists
RANGELY | This year Rangely has produced two semifinalists for the prestigious Boettcher Scholarship, seniors Kaylee Mecham and Caleb Noel. Noel and Mecham were chosen with a group of 300 semifinalists from among more than 1,400 total applicants. The scholarship provides for full tuition and fees, a living stipend and[Read More…]
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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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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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