Month: June 2014
Classifieds: June 12, 2014
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Letter to the Editor: Barone Middle School thanks volunteers
Dear Editor: As Barone Middle School wraps up a fantastic year, we would like to take this opportunity to thank our many volunteers who have enriched the learning experiences for our kids.
Four RBC members earn recognition at Colorado State Fair
RBC I The Rio Blanco County 4-H Livestock Judging Team competed in a double-header judging event over the May 16 weekend. They were the reserve champion team at Tri River Arena on Friday and fell to third in Gunnison on Saturday. The county team competed in eight judging contests this[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Time for change in sheriff’s office?
Dear Editor: Is it time for a change in the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Department? Perhaps this is the question the citizens of this county should be asking themselves. My reason for bringing this up is that it wasn’t that long ago that a major drug cartel was broken up[Read More…]
Obituary: Bill Brennan
Bill was born in Rifle, Colorado, to Mike and Helen Brennan and was the sixth of eight children. He attended Rifle High School and was drafted into the U.S. Navy in December 1943, during his senior year of high school.
CNCC College for Kids means fun, education
RANGELY I It’s sign-up time again for College For Kids through Colorado Northwestern Community College, with this year’s schedule offering new courses and discounted rates for multiple classes. Junior Pilots, Junior Rangers and Mad Scientists courses return to the scene this year, with instructors planning to mix the familiar with[Read More…]
Vicky Tate retires after 34 years with MSD
MEEKER I One of the advantages to living in a small town is the number of exceptional teachers who possess such perseverance that they impact two generations of learners.
Letter to the Editor: In support of Anthony Mazzola for sheriff
Dear Editor: I would like to submit the following letter of support for Anthony Mazzola for Sheriff of Rio Blanco County. I would also like to urge the voters to take the time and speak with their candidates and remove any doubt about the “myths” that surround every election.
Entrepreneurship seminar set in Craig
RBC I The Colorado Rural Development Council will host the 2014 Rural Colorado Entrepreneurship MarketPlace at Moffat County High School on June 13. The event provides resources and technical assistance to small rural businesses or those who would like to start their own business.
Weinholdt~Reidinger Engagement
Kalene Weinholdt and Chris Reidinger, both of Meeker, are very happy to officially announce their engagement.
Meeker Beavers win Colorado River Valley Championship
RBC I This was the first year youth baseball teams from Rio Blanco County joined the Colorado River Valley Little League, which includes Rifle, Silt, New Castle and now Meeker and Rangely, and it was a Rio Blanco County championship in the season-ending tournament, held in Rifle.
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Our next Marketing Mixology Spotlight is the one-of-a-kind Home.Made in downtown Meeker, Colorado.
Stop in to find home decor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, fresh flowers, gourmet chocolate, kids items, and so much more! Custom embroidery and engraving are also available! 💜
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The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
2 days ago
With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
2 days ago
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
3 days ago
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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