MEEKER I Very few times in high school basketball do you see a team score 100 points in a game. The De Beque Dragons learned a lesson the hard way Saturday night by trying to stay with the high-powered offense of the No. 2-ranked team in the state and were[Read More…]
Month: February 2010
Loose Ends: Winter is here to stay
Two days ago, groundhogs across the country popped out of their cozy dens to predict the rest of the winter weather. If the groundhog of choice emerged from its burrow and didn’t see his shadow, he high-tailed it out of there since spring will soon arrive.
Honor Society toy drive
RANGELY | Rangely High School’s National Honor Society had a toy drive to benefit the Starlight Children’s Foundation. Collection bins were placed at local businesses in Rangely.
Letter: No more spending on nonessential programs
The national debt ceiling has just been increased by $1.9 trillion. The total debt is a staggering amount incomprehensible to most of us.
Letter: Cattle group leader went too far in letter
Last week, Jon Hill, president of our Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association, in a letter to the editor on these pages, challenged “every rancher — to join the association,” in order, he suggested, to have more political clout. This is a noble call with which I wholeheartedly agree.
Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb. 4
Law enforcement activity for January 29-February 4, 2010, included:
Rangely girls earn split in two games
RANGELY I When the week began, a split of its games wasn’t what the Lady Panthers had in mind. But that’s how the week went.
New Arrival: Lilliana Belle Luthge
MEEKER | Brynn and Hallie Buckles are proud to announce the birth of their baby sister, Lilliana Belle.
Girl Scouts gifts & goodies
Rangely Girl Scouts and 4-H members prepared gift baskets with goodies and toys Dec. 19 for the annual Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907’s annual Christmas basket program.
New district ranger brings wealth of experience to job
MEEKER I Ken Coffin has been in Meeker for a couple of months now, settling in to a new town and a new job. Coffin replaced Glenn Adams as the Blanco District Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. Adams is now the Rifle District Ranger.
Jacob a degree candidate in South Dakota
MEEKER I Justin Jacob was a candidate for a degree in interdisciplinary sciences/pre-medicine from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology during commencement ceremonies Dec. 29.
Letter: Meeker has already tried four-day school
In total dismay I read of the consideration of Rangely schools switching to a four-day week. It appears from the article on the front page of the Herald Times that Barry Williams, said to be Rangely school superintendent, is leading the consideration.
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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/
17 hours ago
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/
22 hours ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
2 days ago
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.
4 days ago
The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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