November, 2016 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Letter: Thanks to volunteers for clean up efforts

Dear Editor: On behalf of the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office, I would like to thank the volunteers who dedicated their Saturday on Nov. 5 to clean up a concentrated trash site on BLM land south of Rangely along the Dragon Road. The BLM partnered with the[Read More…]

November 30, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Community Networking Meeting Dec. 20

RANGELY | CNCC President Ron Granger has agreed to be the speaker for the next Community Networking Meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 20 in the Weiss Conference Room from noon-1:30 p.m. Granger will give insight on the college and the past few months since he began his tenure as CNCC president.[Read More…]

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Tourism workshop planned for Dec. 7-8

RBC | Join Rio Blanco County, the towns of Meeker and Rangely, and the Meeker and Rangely chambers in developing specific goals to enhance tourism. This two-day tourism workshop will be held Dec. 7 in Meeker from 8:30-noon at Mountain Valley Bank, and in Rangely from 1:30-5 p.m. at Rangely[Read More…]

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Meeker Community Choir set for Dec. 11

MEEKER | The Meeker Community Choir will present this year’s Christmas concert, “Let There Be Christmas,” a cantata by Joseph M. Martin, Sunday, Dec. 11 at 3 p.m. in the Meeker High School auditorium. Free of charge.

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Days Gone By

Days Gone By: November 24, 2016

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The government of Canada has placed a ban on the Hearst papers. Too bad the jurisdiction of the Canadian authorities does not extend to Denver. We would like to have John Clean’s Rocky News and Bon-Tam’s Pest banned and canned. No city[Read More…]

November 29, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

MACC brings ‘Shrek’ to Meeker

MEEKER | While this time of year generally heralds the arrival of a big guy in a red suit, a different character—a greener, grouchier one—is coming to town ahead of that other guy next week. Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group is bringing a seventh[Read More…]

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Make it With Wool contest has a long Colorado history

RBC | At the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials this year, the winner of the junior division of the Make it With Wool contest in 2015, Rachael Northrup, visited Meeker and demonstrated her winning project. She is the junior winner for Colorado again, and her sister, Andrea, a college student[Read More…]

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Sending holiday mail to troops

Special to the Herald Times RBC I Ensuring those serving in the nation’s armed forces and diplomatic service receive their holiday mail in time is a priority for the Postal Service. Here are a few tips to keep in mind: Deadlines for Christmas delivery to U.S. Military and APO/FPO depend[Read More…]

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CNCC Spartan players of the week for Nov. 7, 14

RANGELY | Week of Nov. 7: Women’s basketball—Rachel Prescott averaged 16 points, seven rebounds and five assists in three games. Her best stat line of the weekend came in our second game when she poured in 19 points, five rebounds and five assists. Week of Nov. 14: Women’s basketball—Shayla Draper[Read More…]

November 29, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Christmasfest plans underway

RANGELY | The Western Rio Blanco Recreation & Park District is making preparations for the annual Christmasfest celebration, scheduled for Dec. 8-10 this year. The theme for this year’s Christmasfest is Elf on the Shelf. They are seeking help with the planning committee, volunteers and donations. Please contact Kirstin Cushman,[Read More…]

November 28, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker’s Holiday Business Expo

MEEKER | Visit the holiday business expo for your one-stop holiday shopping. Many of our local businesses are located out-of-town, out-of-homes or online. The Expo will make it convenient to visit these businesses in one location. There will be many fun-filled activities downtown during the weekend so bring your family[Read More…]

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