Dear Editor: This community we have chosen to call home has brought me to my knees on several occasions throughout the journey of our oldest son’s accident on April 8 of this year. Standing there on scene, numb, watching CPR being done on Bradi, little did I know what miracles[Read More…]
Month: November 2016
Colorado State Parks offering free admission on Black Friday
RBC | Make the pledge to enjoy some fresh air this Black Friday. Enjoy free admission to Colorado’s state parks on Nov. 25. Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) and the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office are teaming up to offer access to all 42 Colorado state parks[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: There’s a lot to be grateful for
First of all, kudos to the Meeker Cowboys football team. Saturday’s semi-final game was a nail-biter! Congratulations on your achievements this season and best of luck this weekend! — Last Thursday I was leaving the office when the power went out. Power outages are, in my opinion, never fun, particularly[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 24, 2016
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Starting to shop for Christmas? Check out The Upstairs Gallery for jewelry, ceramics and fine handcrafted items from around the area. December hours:Tues.- Sat.11:00-5:30. 592 Main St, #11. Upstairs RADINO & CHUCKWAGON Please call before 9:00a.m. day of meal 878-5627 or 675-8112 Senior Citizen Nutrition Program Meals served at noon. Reservations appreciated.[Read More…]
For the first time in 42 years, Nichols Store will be closed for Thanksgiving
RANGELY | For the last 42 years—since Bill Hume has owned Rangely’s grocery and feed store—Nichols Store has been open on Thanksgiving. But this year, the store will be closed on Thursday. And Friday and Saturday. For one of Rangely’s hardest-working citizens, that’s quite a change of pace. Hume was[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 24, 2016
– Thanksgiving modified hours at the Meeker Recreation Center. The center is closed Nov. 24-25 for the Thanksgiving holiday. – A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m on Dec. 6 at the Meeker Public Library at 490 Main[Read More…]
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…]
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Festival of Lights set for Nov. 30
MEEKER | Start planning now to enter your float in Meeker’s annual Parade of Lights on Wed., Nov. 30 in downtown Meeker. The Festival of Lights will begin at 5:30 p.m. with the courthouse tree lighting ceremony, decorated wreath display and the parade. Showcase your business, organization or lighting display.[Read More…]
RBC DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – L.C. Horal, representing the Underwood typewriter, was at the Meeker Hotel, Tuesday. – Don’t forget the county fair proposition. It’s a good move. Keep it moving. – Resignation is the only possible philosophy of life after all. – The ice harvest will[Read More…]
Meet CNCC’s new president in Meeker
MEEKER | Save the date for an open house on Thursday, Dec. 15 from 5-6 p.m. at the Meeker VFW building (290 4th St.) to welcome new CNCC President Ronald Granger to Meeker and Eastern Rio Blanco County. Anyone arriving early for the open house can meet up with Ron[Read More…]
Resale shop in Meeker providing valuable service to community; needs volunteers
MEEKER | If you’re looking for something—shoes for a rapidly growing child, the right color blouse to go with a new outfit or just some different home décor to refresh a room—but you’re on a budget check out Meeker’s latest resale shop: Deja Vu. “I got tired of driving around[Read More…]
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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/
14 hours ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
21 hours ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
3 days ago
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.
5 days ago