VFW Post 5483, American Legion Post 74 and the Ladies Auxiliary conducted Memorial Day wreath ceremonies Monday in Meeker. Flags and flowers decorated Highland Cemetery, where one of two wreaths was placed. A biodegradable wreath was dropped into the White River by World War II veteran Roy Light, the oldest[Read More…]
Author: Caitlin Walker
2021 MHS Graduation Livestream
This link will go live at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29. View the full Graduation program below.
THIS MEMORIAL DAY …
IN MEEKER: Flags will be placed on the graves Friday morning starting at 10 a.m. Anyone wishing to help is welcome to join. A wreath ceremony will take place Monday at the Circle Park bridge at 9:30 a.m., followed by a ceremony at Highland Cemetery at 10 a.m. IN RANGELY:[Read More…]
MHS Senior Memories Video
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County Resolutions–Wild Horses and Constitutional Sanctuary
Happy Mother’s Day!
“When your mother asks, ‘Do you want a piece of advice?’ it’s a mere formality. It doesn’t matter if you answer yes or no. You’re going to get it anyway (and you should listen!)” ~ Erma Bombeck
RANGELY RUNNERS …
Separating the good from the bad in Rio Blanco bugs
PRESS RELEASE | Special to the Herald Times RBC | Rio Blanco residents had their “antennae up” as bug expert Nina Louden from the Colorado Department of Agriculture — Insectary shared her observations and knowledge about how to put bugs to work and save money for Rio Blanco County and[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: May 6, 2021
Oldtimers Association meeting May 8 RBC | There will be an Old Timers Association meeting on May 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center at 525 Park St. The meeting is an open invitation to anyone with an interest in the future plans and activities of the Rio[Read More…]
Update: County Road 8 fire 100% contained
RBC | A fire approximately eight miles up County Road 8 had Rio Blanco Fire, BLM, RBC Road and Bridge and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office responding early Sunday afternoon on April 11. The sheriff’s office asked the public to stay clear of the area to allow crews to work.[Read More…]
Easter 2021
WRBM Pool Easter Egg Hunt and Rangely Elks Easter Egg Hunt Rio Blanco County residents were more than happy to hop to it in 2021 after last year’s Easter festivities were canceled due to the pandemic. Meeker Lions Club put on their annual egg hunt at the Meeker Rec Center,[Read More…]
FINDING NEVERLAND …
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group put on four delightful performances of Peter Pan, Jr. last weekend, with Dexter Chinn playing the lead role of Peter. Other favorite storybook characters also made an appearance on-stage, including the rapscallion Captain Hook and his pirate crew The cast[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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