MEEKER I The Cowboys’ track and field teams traveled to Craig last Friday to competed in the annual Clint Wells Invitational meet and both the boys’ and girls’ teams did well, as did several individuals, including junior Austin Russell. With two weeks left before the 2016 Colorado State Track and[Read More…]
Month: May 2016
Rangely track team overcomes hurdles to set school, personal records
RANGELY I Rangely tracksters woke up early Friday to compete in Montrose for their meet this week. Bleary eyed that morning, few could’ve guessed what was in store for the day. Some records were broken, some medals were earned and some bus problems appeared.
Semi-finalists named for CNCC president
RANGELY I Four candidates being considered for president of Colorado Northwestern Community College were in the area this week touring campuses in Craig and Rangely and meeting CNCC employees and community members.
Can you get medications locally? Senate debating now
MEEKER I Meeker businesswoman, Cassie McGuire, was furious. She went to Meeker Drugs and told them that her family health insurance company had informed her that in the future, with the exception of first or emergency orders, they would only cover prescription drugs acquired by mail order. She doesn’t like[Read More…]
Rangely Museum opens this Friday
RANGELY I Rangely Museum opens its 2016 season Friday, May 6, and organizers are hosting an open house during the weekend that includes refreshments for those who stop by to see the recently installed Raven A1 Pump Jack.
104th Old Timer’s Reunion set for June 4
MEEKER I This year will be the 104th Annual Rio Blanco County “Old Timer’s Reunion.” It will be held June 4 at Meeker’s Fairfield Center with afternoon activities of registration, visiting and recording of oral history from 3 to 5:30 p.m., a social time starting at 5 p.m., followed by[Read More…]
Rangely Community Gardens open for new growth
RANGELY I The Rangely Community Gardens is gearing up to kick off its sixth growing season with plenty of activities to get both the novice and advanced gardener involved.
Letter to the Editor: Luzmoor’s wife speaks out
Dear Editor: May 1, 2016. Please note the date of my letter, and note the date of receipt. I am writing this letter prior to the Fire Board election. My motivation for that is that I do not want people to think I wrote out of sour grapes if my[Read More…]
Workshop for veterans May 7 in Meeker
MEEKER I There is an informational meeting May 7 for Meeker area veterans and family members to learn more about post traumatic stress disorder, traumatic brain injury, military sexual trauma and free services for which one may qualify.
Incumbents Dodds, Overton and Halandras reelected to fire board
MEEKER I In what has proven to be a hotly contested race during the last few months, all three incumbent candidates for the Meeker Fire Board—Rick Dodds, Sherri Halandras and Doug Overton—were reelected last night by wide margins at a special election held at the Meeker Fire House.
Classifieds: May 5, 2016
Ads for 05/05/16 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…]
Road work season…
Road crews were busy on Saturday grinding the pavement on County Road 8, east of Meeker, getting ready above to cross the intersection with County Road 4. According to one worker at the site, the project is designed to repave the first 11 miles of County Road 8 from where[Read More…]
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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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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/
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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.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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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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