MEEKER — White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are hosting the annual barbecue for associate members and
Month: June 2008
Miner benefit raises $9,200 for expenses
RANGELY — At Saturday’s community fundraising events for Celena Miner, it was if she was right there, in the same room. And she was, thanks to video technology.
Library bookin’ to new home
Building purchased for $700K MEEKER — The town’s public library is on the move. However, it won’t be moving very far. Two blocks, to be exact. Sometime in August, the library expects to be in a new facility, said Mike Bartlett, library director.
County weighs future of RV Park
MEEKER — Rio Blanco County commissioners Monday offered no immediate solutions to the plight of residents of Love’s RV Park, who are faced with having to move when the park’s permit expires at the end of July.
Board to choose site tonight
MEEKER — After months of community debate, the Meeker School District Re-1 School Board appears likely to make a final selection for the site of a new elementary school at tonight’s meeting. The board will meet at 7 p.m. in the district building, 555 Garfield St.
Equine Extravaganza Open a success
MEEKER — The second annual Equine Extravaganza was held June 7 and was a fun time for all! The open horse show is a fund raiser for the Painted Ponies 4-H club and is proving year after year to be a success.
Cowboys attend team camp
Play in Denver this weekend MEEKER — Fifteen members of the Meeker High School basketball program traveled to Alamosa for a team camp at Adams State College June 11-14. The Cowboys will take a team to Denver this weekend for another camp.
Thorsby leads team to victory at WREA tourney
MEEKER — Twelve five-man teams and four women’s teams competed in the annual White River Electric Association’s invitational golf tournament last Friday at the Meeker Golf Course.
Arts council hosts July 4 festival
RANGELY — The Rangely Arts Council will host a Fourth of July Art Show and Fair at Kenney Reservoir prior to the fireworks.
Ladies teams scramble for top golf honors
RANGELY — Ten teams of three ladies each played Saturday during the annual three-lady scramble.
Death Notice: Carl Fredrick Sorensen
Carl Fredrick Sorensen passed away June 16, 2008, from complications of cancer. He was born April 27, 1922, the second child of Michael and Beatrice Sorensen.
Chamber picks winners
RANGELY — The chamber has selected the 2008 community award winners in the areas of volunteer, business and educator of the year.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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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