MEEKER | In a lengthy meeting Tuesday, Meeker’s Board of Trustees heard from Better City’s Adam Hughes regarding the implementation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA). According to Hughes, establishing a URA “is a way in which economic development tools can be put in place to help foster private sector[Read More…]
Month: November 2016
Classifieds: November 3, 2016
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Wednesdays from 5:00 p.m.- 6:00 at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. 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.[Read More…]
8th grade Panthers play Steamboat, Craig
RANGELY | The eighth grade A team redeemed themselves this weekend in Craig when they were able to face Steamboat again. Last week, Steamboat easily won against the Panthers but this week Rangely was ready to fight and stayed within a couple of baskets against them and finally tied in[Read More…]
Meeker volleyball team advances to regionals
MEEKER | Meeker’s volleyball team won their pool in the district tournament held last weekend in Parachute and will advance to the state-qualifying, Regional tournament held this Saturday in Paonia. Meeker defeated Hayden and Vail Christian to win their pool last Friday at Grand Valley High School, then lost to[Read More…]
Meet the state senate candidates seeking to represent Rio Blanco County
Editor’s note: What follows are two articles about the two candidates running for the state senate seat that will represent Rio Blanco County. Emily Tracy, Breckenridge (Summit County), is challenging incumbent State Senator Randy Baumgardner, R-Hot Sulphur Springs, in his bid for re-election to a second four-year term representing State[Read More…]
13th Annual HopeWest Halloween Gala
Cowboys 8-0, host Ellicott Saturday
MEEKER I With a 42-21 win against the Olathe Pirates in the final game of the regular season, the Meeker High School football team capped off an undefeated (9-0) regular season as the Northwest League champions, as well as the No. 1 seed in the 2016 1A Colorado State Football[Read More…]
Meeker Craft Show starts Friday
MEEKER | The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters this Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones and handmade décor for[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: November 3, 2016
Meeker School District info meeting Nov. 7 Meeker | The Meeker School District will host an informational community meeting on Monday, Nov. 7, in the high school auditorium to review future Meeker public school financing including public ideas for priority spending of the $875,000 ending fund balance which was left[Read More…]
Ballots must be received by Nov. 8
RBC | The 2016 General Election is just days away and the U.S. Postal Service is encouraging Colorado voters to mail in their completed ballots now to allow for timely receipt and processing by local election officials. “We are urging all voters to mail their completed ballots as soon as[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: November 3, 2016
– Meeker annual Craft and Gift Show. Friday, Nov. 4 from 4-8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Huge selection of unique hand-crafted items. Sponsored by the Ladies Social Club. – TGIF! Meeker, Friday, Nov. 4. TGIF Meeker is a monthly celebration in Meeker on[Read More…]
Letter: Backing McCrory Bid
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to support Chip McCrory for the office of District Attorney for Pitkin, Garfield and Rio Blanco counties of Colorado. I have learned from friends and colleagues that many are unaware of a third choice for DA. Chip is an independent, trusted and highly[Read More…]
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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/
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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/
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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/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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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/
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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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