Zacharia (left) and Nicholas (right) Godwin had the chance Saturday morning to talk with Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus at the annual Meeker Lions Club’s Breakfast with Santa, held at the Fairfield Center in downtown Meeker. Several hundred persons were fed between 8:30 and 11 a.m., and hundreds of children[Read More…]
Month: December 2015
Chamber Bucks available now
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is now selling Chamber Bucks for use with most Meeker merchants in an effort to keep local shopping dollars in town.
Obituary: David Wright Eskelson
David Wright Eskelson was born Feb. 10, 1928, in Devil’s Slide, Utah. He died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. It was said David had nine lives; in reality, he had at least 15 lives and lived them all with courage and grace despite[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Dec. 10-16
• Science Friday with Doc Bob. Fridays from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. • Customer Appreciation Drawing Dec. 1-22 at the Meeker Recreation Center. Thank you! The ERBM Recreation and Park District would like to show its gratitude during the holiday season with some free[Read More…]
RHS boys to open cage play
RANGELY I The Rangely High School boys’ basketball team will open its season with a new head coach in the White River Electric Association’s Cowboy Shootout tournament in Meeker, starting tonight.
Christmas tree in Rangely…
Matt and Jen Noel took advantage of the big beautiful tree in their front yard in Rangely to climb up and decorate for the Christmas season.
Classifieds: December 10, 2015
Ads for 12/10/15 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80[Read More…]
MHS softball girls honored
MEEKER I Several members of the Meeker High School girls’ softball team were honored by the league after its inaugural season, and two team members produced national statistics that rank among the nation’s best.
New members…
The top two new officers of the Meeker Board of Education, elected at the Nov. 17 board meeting, are, from left to right, President Bud Ridings and Vice President Tom Allen. Bill deVergie, the outgoing board president, was elected secretary/treasurer, but was not available for the photo. Board officers are[Read More…]
STEM students…
Recently, Carley Smith, the Rio Blanco County 4-H program coordinator, visited Kay Bivens’ elementary library class in Meeker to demonstrate STEM activities to first- through fifth-grade students as well as discuss 4-H.
Veterans at Barone…
U.S Army veteran Ken Culler of Meeker is surrounded by students at Barone Middle School in Meeker on Nov. 11. Barone and its students played host to all invited area veterans on Veterans Day, feeding lunch to the veterans and then putting on skits to remember and to thank the[Read More…]
Controlling leafy spurge in Northwest Colorado presents big challenge
RBC I Leafy spurge (Euphorbia esula L.) is an aggressive invasive weed responsible for considerable impacts on native and agricultural plant communities. This rhizomatous perennial is found in Rio Blanco and Moffat county pastures, rangeland, cropland, roadsides, shelter-belts and other non-cultivated sites, including riparian habitats up to water’s edge.
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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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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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