Dear Editor: We need to listen to each other’s stories and do away with the stigma (of) mental illness That is a partial truth, may I complete it: We need to listen to each other’s stories and do away with the stigma (of) mental illness in our minds. So long as it holds residence in our minds it[Read More…]
Month: November 2019
Conservation District planning meeting
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District is hosting their Long Range Planning meeting Nov. 26, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center (200 Main St. Meeker, Colorado 81641). This is Rio Blanco County landowners’ opportunity to provide input regarding the White River Conservation District’s priorities during the[Read More…]
Handling the Holidays grief group
MEEKER | HopeWest is hosting a free Handling the Holidays grief group on Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at 290 4th St. in Meeker. For people who are grieving, every day can be filled with reminders of their loved ones. But the feelings of loneliness or other emotions may be[Read More…]
OPED: Phase I of MHS renovation on schedule
MEEKER | For those who have driven by Meeker High School in the past couple weeks, you have noticed that structural steel is currently being installed. Much activity has occurred over the past several months to prepare for this milestone, and we will now begin to see the new building[Read More…]
Dino discovery …
On the evening of Nov. 15 Colorado Northwestern Community College shared their discovery of a 75 million year old hadrosaur with the public in Rangely. Delighted children were able to feel the skin and hold bones from the dino that took more than five years to unearth. Volunteer Sue Mock[Read More…]
Vets thank BMS, Chamber
Dear Editor: The VFW Post 5843, American Legion Post 74 and the VFW Auxiliary would like to give a sincere thank you to the faculty and students of Barone Middle School for the opportunity to interact with you and the wonderful reception we received on Veterans Day 2019. Also would[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Nov. 25
RANGELY | Please join us on Monday, Nov. 25 from 12-1:30 p.m. on the Rangely Campus in the Weiss Conference Room. Presenting will be the Town of Rangely and the CNCC Outdoor Recreation Coordinator to discuss the possibility of a skate park and renovations of an all-purpose court at Colorado[Read More…]
C-H-E-E-R …
Last weekend in Grand Junction the Meeker High School varsity cheerleading squad competed at the Western Colorado Regional Championships, in the Game Day division. Game Day is a brand new division in Colorado high school cheerleading this year. “Our athletes had three minutes to showcase their motion technique, crowd leading[Read More…]
Obituary: J. Cleveland Gentry
J. Cleveland Gentry April 5, 1932 ~ Oct. 21, 2019 J. Cleveland Gentry passed away in his home on Oct. 21 2019. J. was born April 5, 1932, in Meeker, Colorado, to J.C. and Vera Gentry. He graduated with the class of 1949, and attended one quarter at CSU before joining the U.S.[Read More…]
‘Docile’ bull elk illegally killed in Dinosaur, CPW looking for suspects
DINOSAUR | Colorado Parks and Wildlife investigators are looking for two individuals who may be involved in the illegal killing of a bull elk within Dinosaur town limits last week. Investigators believe the bull—described as ‘docile’ by residents of the small, northwestern Colorado community—was shot through the abdomen on Nov.[Read More…]
Annie the Musical …
The Rangely High School drama program enchanted audiences with “Annie the Musical” on Nov. 14 and 15. Norrah Patch led the cast in the title role and the production was directed by Michelle Wilkie. Download the free Zappar and scan the code to view more photos. Photos: (Above) Norrah[Read More…]
Loose Ends: The sounds of silence … loud
MEEKER | Reporting and telling someone else’s stories is an awesome responsibility. The editor of this community’s paper, Niki Turner of the Rio Blanco Herald Times, understands the importance of that. It also seems that she also understands that the word awesome seems to be put in conversation daily. Ask[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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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Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Meeker High School’s FCCLA group placed 10 of 13 students in the top three in their respective categories and six qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington, this June. Results: Sam Hightower and Finley Deming - 1st Place Gold - Repurpose and Redesign; Aimee Shults - 1st Place Gold - Job Interview; Becca Hood - 1st Place Gold - Leadership; Lissbeth Sanchez and Shailee Rundberg - 2nd Place Gold - Promote and Publicize FCCLA; Kailynn Watson- 3rd Place Gold - Job Interview; Emma Bauer and Jacey Follman - 3rd Place Gold - Sports Nutrition; Braydin Raley - 3rd Place Silver - Professional Presentation; Graycee Cravens - Silver Medal - Entrepreneurship; Haylee Steele - Silver Medal - Sports Nutrition; Eduardo Cordova- Silver Medal - Career Investigation. More photos and full update online at ht1885.com.
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