The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – One of the highly amusing things of this campaign, is the assumed virtue of the Republican congressional candidates, who are all loudly declaiming against the so-called “pork barrel.” The “pork barrel” had its inception and highest development during the long years of Republican[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
TANK gets Boettcher grant
RANGELY | The Boettcher Foundation Board of Trustees has awarded $840,000 in capital grants to 16 nonprofit organizations in Colorado. The grants will help support community enrichment projects throughout the state. “One of the great things about Colorado is the many organizations that aim to improve their communities right here at[Read More…]
OHV registration required
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds anyone planning to purchase a boat, OHV or snowmobile that after Jan. 1, 2017, a new regulation requires that the buyer demonstrate proof of ownership before it can be registered. Failure to show proof of ownership will prevent the completion of the registration. If[Read More…]
Caution urged during big game season
RBC | As the big game hunting season continues Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters to be careful in all aspects of their hunting adventures. Recently, a hunter in the Gunnison area died from carbon monoxide poisoning after going to sleep with gas lanterns burning in his tent. The man only[Read More…]
Golf board seeks direction
MEEKER | In the final tournament of the season, the Meeker Golf Course is played backwards, which is followed a dinner and the annual membership meeting. This year three directors were elected and the board asked for direction on how to proceed. Tim and Kym Bevin of Fruita were the best[Read More…]
Hard hat zone …
Park Avenue behind the courthouse is packed with construction trucks and heavy equipment as workers continue the remodel of the old building. The project, which includes the renovation of all three floors and the addition of a data building to house the county’s broadband servers, is expected to be finished in[Read More…]
Addressing White River water crisis
RANGELY | The water situation in Rangely’s Kenney Reservoir was the subject of a special work session before Tuesday’s town council meeting. Apparently, sediment is building up in the dam and it is feared that if a solution is not found soon, the quantity and quality of the water in[Read More…]
Building a Prosperous Rio Blanco County: Sustaining and growing existing businesses
By Katelin Cook Economic Development Coordinator Special to the Herald Times RBC | When talking about economic development it seems that attracting new business always gets the spotlight. Equally important is growing a community’s existing industries. Just like when recruiting a new business, existing businesses also need a business-friendly environment. They[Read More…]
Obituary: Bob Bivens
June 4, 1930 ~ Oct. 10, 2016 Robert Lee Bivens was born on June 4, 1930, in Crook, Colo., to Ben Edgar Bivens and Helen Ruth Simpson Bivens. Bob passed away at the Walbridge Wing on Oct. 10, 2016, in Meeker, Colo. Bob moved to Meeker in April of 1943.[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds: September 2016
SEPTEMBER 2016 WARRANTY DEEDS SELLER: KURTIS AND HALLIE BLUNT BUYER: WILLIAM POOL DESCRIPTION: SAGE HILLS RESUBDIVISION 261792 39 3 0 1326 SAGE RIDGE ROAD TRANSACTION PRICE: $180,000.00 SELLER: MICHAEL ELDER BUYER: NICHOLAS AND CARRIE SWAILS DESCRIPTION: HILDENBRANDT SUBDIVISION 69613 4 7 0 110 W RIO BLANCO AVE HILDENBRANDT SUBDIVISION 69613[Read More…]
MHS volleyball splits matches
RBC | After splitting matches last week, the Meeker High School volleyball team will play their final two matches of the regular season this weekend, starting with the Paonia Eagles on the other side of the net for Meeker’s homecoming game this Friday, then they will travel to Rangely and try[Read More…]
Dancing For a Good Cause…
It took a little time to get everyone warmed up and out on the dance floor, but the benefit dance and fundraiser to help two Meeker residents with medical bills for cancer treatment was a success all around. At the end of the evening, glowing balloons were released outside[Read More…]
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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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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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