RANGELY | Kelly Christian, representing Rio Blanco County Health and Environment addressed the Rangely Board of Trustees about their mosquito abatement program. The county has expressed interest in collaborating with the Town of Rangely in their efforts in 2020. Christian reported that in September they were notified of one confirmed[Read More…]
Month: October 2019
Fall services and availability at Dinosaur National Monument
DINOSAUR | The first signs of fall have arrived at Dinosaur National Monument with hints of yellow on the cottonwood tree leaves and migrating birds passing through the area. Fall also brings changes in visitor center hours and services. On the Utah side of the monument, the Quarry Visitor Center and[Read More…]
Q&A: Brett Dearman, Dearman Consulting
MEEKER | Brett Dearman has more than 30 years in the digital security services world and is excited to begin sharing this expertise with the residents of his hometown. Dearman Consulting offers digital services and computer security for your home or office with personalized services and senior discounts. Call during[Read More…]
Meeker Craft and Gift Show Nov. 1-2
MEEKER | The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 at the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones, and handmade décor for your[Read More…]
MHS golf holds end-of-year banquet
MEEKER | Coaches Willy Theos and Kyle Hooks hosted a first—in many years—Cowboy end-of-year golf banquet and expressed their excitement for a successful first year of the MHS golf team reinstatement. They recognized Nick Massey for speaking at the school board meeting in support of reinstating a golf team here[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 14-20, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 24, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Hulett and Torrence, Thomas H and other Axial basin cattlemen passed through town in early part of week bound for the road with beef. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – To Steamboat Springs goes the honor of having organized the first post[Read More…]
Sophia’s Soapbox: New MHS programs started by honor society
MEEKER | The transition from eighth grade to freshman year is one of the hardest to make. Not only do classes and grades drastically change, so does the whole social atmosphere. To help accommodate with the big jump, Meeker High School’s National Honor Society (NHS), has created a program to[Read More…]
Residents, officials and CNCC staff speak up for Granger
RBC | A cadre from Rio Blanco County, Rangely and Colorado Northwestern Community College staffers gave the Moffat County Junior College Board an earful for college president Ron Granger Monday in Craig. Twenty five people stood in support of Granger. Granger has been under attack from a contingent in Craig[Read More…]
Letter: Lancaster family thanks Panthers
Dear Editor: The family of Nick Lancaster would like to thank the Panther football coaching staff; Paul Fortunato (or Pauly as Nick called him), Keenan LeBleu, Jeremy Lohry, Ryan Wilkie and Cameron Enterline and the entire 2019 Panther football team for honoring Nick by hosting the second Nick Lancaster Memorial[Read More…]
Cowboys narrowly miss chance to run at state
MEEKER | One second, Shane Kobald was one place, and under one second from making the top 15 for individual qualification to the Colorado State Cross Country meet. Twelve Meeker Cowboys walked onto the course at Delta’s Confluence Park Friday vying for a chance to run at the state meet.[Read More…]
Obituary: Linda ‘Sue’ Carter
Linda ‘Sue’ Carter 1951 ~ Oct. 17, 2019 Linda “Sue” Carter, 68, joined her husband Mick in death just five weeks and five days later on Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019. She died unexpectedly, yet peacefully, in their home in Delta, Colorado, in the bed they shared for more than 40[Read More…]
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
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Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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