When John Boyd arrived as president of Colorado Northwestern Community College in March 2006, the school’s enrollment numbers were declining. “The year we got here, they were experiencing a 25 percent decline in FTEs (full-time equivalents),” Boyd said. “So we needed to turn that around.” And, boy, have they.
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Loose Ends: What were they thinking?
A Herald Times reader made a suggestion the other day for column material. Initially, I rejected the suggestion, yet upon a closer look realized that the idea had merit. His view was that events and situations occur regularly throughout the community which spark the question, “What were they thinking?”
RIO BLANCO COUNTY ON PATROL
Activity for June 11-17 RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, June 11 MPD-1:28 a.m.-Disturbance at Fifth St. and Market St., Meeker RBSO-10:34 a.m.-Animal call at Hwy 64 and County Rd. 5, Meeker MPD-10:44 a.m.-Citizen assist at 858 Market St., Meeker
2010 HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD GAMES
Final Results BOYS’ 9-10 AGE GROUP 50 Meter Dash 1st place: Christopher Scherbarth 7.85 2nd place: Trapper Merrifield 7.94
LeBlanc to host free wrestling camp July 2
MEEKER I Former Meeker Cowboy wrestler Joe LeBlanc will host a free wrestling clinic Friday, July 2, at Barone Middle School, starting at 9 a.m. The three-time Colorado state champion for the Meeker Cowboys and current two-time All-American for the University of Wyoming, will return home to share his knowledge[Read More…]
Police Blotter: June 18-24
Law enforcement activity for June 18-24, 2010, included:
Playoff decides MVB two-man best ball
MEEKER I A total of 35 teams, divided into four flights, played in the Mountain Valley Bank two-man best ball golf tournament last weekend at the Meeker Golf Course.
Letter: Thanks for attending, helping with LDS luau
A touch of island culture and dancing was enjoyed by all that attended the luau on June 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our community has been blessed with island people that are so willing to share their culture, laughter and warmth.
ERBM’s free summer concerts begin Friday with ‘One Time’
MEEKER I The first in a series of free summer concerts sponsored by Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District will be Friday from 6 p.m. until dark on the courthouse lawn, 550 Main St.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is rancher Reed Kelley. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Letter: Looking for info on past Range Call queens
Range Call is just around the corner and we are celebrating 125 years. As the Range Call Royalty Committee, we would like to honor our past queens. We have been working on compiling a list of all the past queens. I would like to list what we have and ask[Read More…]
Korean War veterans invited to join parade
MEEKER I VFW Post 5843, along with the Ladies’ Auxiliary, invites veterans of the Korean War — Friday is the 60th anniversary of the start of the war — as well as all other veterans to join them for the Range Call parade on July 4.
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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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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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