RBC | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club started in 1978. With 200 members, they offer scholarships, partner with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for hunter’s safety courses, and help with veterans’ hunts and youth hunts. They also hosts annual “sight-in” days for hunters for a nominal fee. Volunteers from the club donate their[Read More…]
Month: October 2016
Mustangs end season…
Fire alarm at White River Village
RANGELY | The residents of the White River Village assisted living complex were surprised Tuesday, Oct. 11 by an unexpected test of a recently installed fire alarm system. Around 8 a.m., the fire alarms went off, awakening many residents. Everyone made it out of the building safely, only to discover there[Read More…]
Van makeover…
The van used by the Meeker School District food service program has, at long, last, received a fresh coat of paint. Cindy S. Nelson, director of the food service program, has been working on this project since she became director eight years ago. “The van was in great need of[Read More…]
Rangely Development Agency discusses economy
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency (RDA) met Oct. 13 to discuss grants and upcoming economic development in Rangely. Concerns about Rangely’s lagging business activity in the area have brought the business community and RDA members together in order to find solutions. The main purpose of this board is to help[Read More…]
State senate candidate holds listening session in Meeker
MEEKER | Colorado State Senate District 8 candidate Emily Tracy visited Meeker again Friday afternoon. She was on another swing to talk with voters across this northwest sector of the district, making stops in Steamboat, Hayden, Craig and Glenwood Springs as well as Meeker. The district is composed of[Read More…]
Scoggins wins another one
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther cross country team traveled to Rifle to compete this past Thursday. The competition keeps getting tougher as the size of the meet continues to grow as this year’s field had 342 runners. RaeLynn Norman took off hard and was able to hold her own against the[Read More…]
Accident claims life of Missouri hunter
MEEKER | On Wednesday, Oct. 12 at about 11:24 a.m., troopers were dispatched to an accident on Rio Blanco County Road 115 approximately 1 mile north of Rio Blanco County Road 8 about 28 miles northeast of Meeker. A gray 2008 pickup truck pulling an enclosed trailer was traveling northbound[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Squirrel!
We’ve got a squirrel (or two) living in the willow tree in our yard. Our upstairs window gives me a bird’s-eye view of squirrel world. Last week I watched Mr. or Mrs. Squirrel stuffing mouthfuls of willow leaves into his or her tree dwelling, insulating the nest, I assume. Like[Read More…]
BIRTH: Whitney LeeAnn Carroll
Tiny hands, tiny feet. There is someone new for you to meet! Whitney LeeAnn Carroll was born Oct. 2, 2016, weighing 5 lbs., 5 oz., 19 in. long. Proud parents are Justin and Miranda Carroll, big brother is Klayton Carroll. Grandparents are Jelene and Andy Mann, and Lynn and Chris[Read More…]
MHS cross country
MEEKER | Meeker cross country was in Rifle last Thursday, racing at the Rifle Creek Golf Course. The girls’ race was first, and Julia Eskelson was our only competitor this week. She had a great start and held good position throughout, finishing in 5th place with a new personal record of[Read More…]
Rangely Jr. High basketball starts season at West Grand
RANGELY | This weekend Rangely middle school boys’ basketball opened up at a seventh grade A team tournament in West Grand. They played West Grand first, losing 20-25. Marsten Wagner led scoring with 10 points, followed by Fisher Winder, Andrew Dorris, Justin Cudo and Byron Mackay each adding two points each.[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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/
6 hours ago
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
1 day 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/
1 day 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/
2 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/
4 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
5 days ago
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/
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago