The summer activities continue in Rio Blanco County, and the focus this past weekend was Septemberfest in Rangely. Septemberfest is three days of fun activities, good food, water and mud, a parade, great entertainment, an ice cream social and an impressive car show.
Month: September 2014
Annual PEO Quilt Show in Meeker this weekend
MEEKER I The annual PEO Quilt Show will be held Friday and Saturday at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center in Meeker, 200 Main St., featuring new and old quilts to raise funds for educational assistance and opportunities for women.
Entries sought for lamb cook-off
MEEKER I The Culinary Taste of Lamb Cook-off, held in conjunction with the art reception at the Wilber Barn today from 5 to 7 p.m., will feature lamb recipes prepared by vendors at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog trials.
Rangely Panthers trounce Mancos 40-6, still undefeated
RANGELY I After a 40-6 whipping of the Mancos Bluejays on Yeager Field the previous weekend, the Rangely Panther football team is currently undefeated. This week, the Panthers will play their first game away from home, traveling to Dove Creek.
Meeker Cowboys pound the Roaring Fork Rams with 46-0 victory at home
MEEKER I The results were different this year than last, when the Meeker Cowboy football team played the 2A Roaring Fork Rams, as the Meeker Cowboys shut out the Rams, 46-0, in Starbuck Stadium on Friday.
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials have started, run through Sunday
MEEKER I Once again, the scene at Ute Park west of Meeker has been transformed as the 28th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials began Wednesday and continues through the championship rounds on Sunday.
Sign up now for CNCC Meeker classes
MEEKER I Interested fall students should register now for Colorado Northwestern Community College Fall Community Education classes at CNCC’s Meeker Center, 345 6th St., in the Riegel Building, Suite 7.
PEO Quilt Show set for Sept. 5-6
MEEKER I The annual PEO Quilt Show will be held Sept. 5 and 6 at the Freeman E. Fairfield Center in Meeker, 200 Main St., featuring new and old quilts to raise funds for educational assistance and opportunities for women.
Letter to the Editor: Softball team says thanks
Dear Editor: The American Legion/CRVLL All-Star 14-and-under softball team would like to thank the following businesses for their support, sponsorships and donations.
Sawing logs…
One of the events held at the Saturday celebration of 50 Years of Wilderness in downtown Meeker was log sawing. Above, the two-person teams of U.S. Forest Service workers squared off against each other, and the women’s team, in front, defeated the men.
Western Slope an incubator for solid businesses
PAONIA I Timm Smith has been in the outdoor gear industry for a decade—just long enough to see one scrappy, independent company after another surrender to the kind of corporatization they once scorned. SmartWool apparel may still be based in Steamboat Springs, Colo., but in 2005 it was bought by[Read More…]
Terp wins third title in a row as top golfer
MEEKER I For a third year in a row, Pattie Terp is the Meeker Women’s Club champion after dominating the field in the annual 18-hole championship tournament.
Come say hi!
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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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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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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