MEEKER | Sunday afternoon, crews responded to a new wildland fire at 36843 CR 17 (the Buford/New Castle road) with multiple structures threatened, including Seven Lakes Lodge and nearby cabins. Seven Lakes Lodge is on pre-evacuation notice, and a reverse 911 call was issued to residents of County Road 17 to[Read More…]
Month: July 2018
Letter: What makes a junkyard?
Dear Editor: I’m curious to know. How many abandoned vehicles does it take to require a permit for a junkyard in Rio Blanco County? Pete Kiser Meeker Editor’s Note: We asked this question of county staff and the commissioners. There is no specific number and no simple answer to this[Read More…]
La Plata farmer worried about climate
Dear Editor: I am a farmer in La Plata County and all our hay crops are less than half this year. Because of our historical drought conditions and the large wildfires there has been lots of talk about the changing climate. It might be hard to prove that our unusual[Read More…]
UPDATED: Whiskey Fire 31 miles south of Rangely 100 percent contained
RANGELY | Another wildfire sprang up Saturday, July 28, east of Whiskey Creek, 2 miles east of the Utah border and 31 miles south of Rangely in Rio Blanco County. An MMA flight put the burn at 39.5 acres as of Monday, July 30, on BLM land bordering private land in[Read More…]
Free National Night Out BBQ Aug. 7
MEEKER | Meeker Police Department, Meeker Fire and Rescue and the RBC Sheriff’s office invite the community to the annual National Night Out, an evening promoting positive police-community partnerships. Come enjoy a free meal with your family and check out the rigs. August 7, 6 p.m. at Town Park.
HT Editor appointed to CPA Board
RBC | Here at the Herald Times we’ve known for a while that our fearless leader, Editor-in-Chief Niki Turner, is pretty awesome. Not every newspaper has a boss that relentlessly stands up for their staff, encouraging everyone to find the truth and present it to the public, all while simultaneously sending[Read More…]
Obituary: James Raymond (JR) Lantz
James Raymond (JR) Lantz Aug. 5, 1980 ~ July 14, 2018 James Raymond (JR) Lantz, passed on July 14, 2018, at home in Meeker, Colo., after a long battle with cancer. James was born on Aug. 5, 1980, in Key West, Fla. James moved to Meeker in 1990 where he[Read More…]
White River Habitat Partnership Program meeting July 30
– WHO: White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) – WHAT: Meeting of the governing committee – WHEN: July 30, 7 p.m. – WHERE: Colorado Parks and Wildlife Offices, 73485 Hwy. 64, Meeker, CO MEEKER | The White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) of the White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) will[Read More…]
Rangely Open Results
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I The Rangely Open Golf Tournament on July 21 hosted 26 players, from Meeker, Rangely and Vernal, Utah. The three flights of players, primarily locals, competed on an extremely hot day at the Rangely Golf Course. Sponsors for the event include[Read More…]
Survey indicates support for school bond initiative
MEEKER | Members of the Board of Education debated the best way to present a bond initiative to voters in November to fund the construction of a new high school and bus garage after reviewing the results of a non-scientific mail survey sent to residents earlier this year. The survey indicated[Read More…]
UPDATED: Seely Fire northeast of Meeker
MEEKER | A human-caused wildfire was reported early Saturday afternoon at the end of County Road 121 in the Hamilton area. Multiple agencies responded to the blaze, which threatened multiple structures on private land. As of Monday morning, the fire was reported to be approximately 25 acres per RBC Sheriff.[Read More…]
Letter: Food Bank drive a success
Dear Editor: The Rangely Food Bank would like to thank everyone who supported the Rangely Food Bank during the first annual Food Bank Drive. One of the Rangely Food Bank’s major supporters is Bill Ekstrom. He has been magnificent with the amount of food he donates to the Rangely Food[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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