RBC I In response to requests from state and local governments to facilitate conservation of the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, BLM scientists and managers met with state wildlife management officials in Big Sky, Mont., July 16 to brief them on the agency’s national greater sage-grouse planning strategy.
Month: July 2011
Lakeside Cafe is owed by Lisa Hodges and is open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stop in and see all that the Lakeside Cafe has to offer.
RBC Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Clark’s surveying party left for the Grand River Monday morning where Mr. Clark has some big contracts on hand. • Weighing horses and betting on the results have been favorite amusement with the boys the past week. • Captain Mike Drum is about to[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert Wells, Aug. 31, 1927~July 16, 2011
Robert Wayne Wells, 83, of Meeker, Colo., passed away July 16, 2011.
Jensen Memorial park rededicated
MEEKER I ERBM Recreation and Park District board members, staff and members of the Jensen family gathered Sunday, July 24, to rededicate the 57-acre parcel of land formerly known as Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park.
40 golfers in Xcel tourney
MEEKER I Some have said “if you can’t win your own tournament, you’ve got no chance at any other.”
RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR CONTEST RESULTS
2011 TEAM ULTIMATE CAKE CONTEST Thursday, July 21 Grand Champion Team: Maegan McGruder, Savana May, Sierra Gomez, Peyton Burke Reserve Champion Team: Mary Baylie, Kinzy Burke, Michaela Jones, Jacob Pelloni 2011 FASHION REVUE Thursday, July 21 Junior Models Reserve Champion: Gracie Bradfield Champion:Kolbi Franklin Intermediate Models Reserve Champion:Caitlyn Shepherd Champion:Kristen Cox Participants: Unit 1 Junior 1. Elli[Read More…]
The Great Horsethief Shootout
RBC I The Colorado Mule Deer Association is announcing the first annual Great Horsethief Shootout to be held Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area in Fruita.
Obituary: Elizabeth Dunham May 23, 1921~July 18, 2011
Elizabeth Jane (Parkes) Dunham was born May 23, 1921, to George E. and Nellie W. Parkes. She passed away at the Walbridge Memorial Nursing Home July 18, 2011, at the age of 90.
Rangely Community Gardens
The Rangely Community Gardens held its first farmers’ market last Tuesday featuring fresh cucumbers, radishes and squash available for “pick and pay.”
Loose Ends: Steers tried to skedaddle before sale
Will you come see me show my sheep at the fair this summer?” asked one of my younger friends earlier this year.
Small fires flare up over weekend
RBC I Fire crews from the Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit have responded to several small fires in Rio Blanco and Moffat counties.
Come say hi!
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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