MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter will be hosting a Mr. Meeker Pageant on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school. The pageant is an all-men’s beauty pageant that involves a variety of events. The theme for the boys will be Miss America and will include a gown[Read More…]
Month: March 2017
RMS Wrestling…
BMS wrestlers host tourney
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School wrestling team ended the regular season by hosting its annual tournament, finishing third in a field of nine teams with one individual champion and several top four placers. Meeker finished behind champion Craig and runner-up Gypsum Creek. Barone Middle School seventh-grader Kelton Turner, was[Read More…]
MHS wrestlers host banquet
MEEKER | The Meeker High School wrestling team, which finished the 2017 season as the 2A Colorado state runners-up, recently held their annual banquet and many were honored for their accomplishments. Much of the Cowboys’ success in the past four years, which includes a state championship in 2016 and a[Read More…]
Baseball season underway for Rangely Panther team
RBC | The Rangely High School baseball team started its season Saturday, March 11 at home vs. Aspen. The young Panther team could not overcome errors and youth pitching and dropped both games against Aspen. The Panthers were able to fix some errors and bounce back in the second game[Read More…]
CNCC culinary classes available
MEEKER | Chef Karla will be teaching several culinary classes this spring. They are one or two session classes on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Spaces are limited so register early. March 30—Menu Planning For A Week (tips for busy families); April 6—Breakfast Surprises (for the most important meal of the[Read More…]
Letter: 2017 WRCA Buy/Fly Tournament
Dear Editor: The 13th annual White River Community Association Buy/Fly Fishing Tournament hosted eight wonderful teams who competed for prizes, enjoyed good food and caught the whitefish needed for the Community Fish Fry this year. We had great weather March 11 and 12, both days of the tournament. Final weigh-in[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: It’s adventure time! But please wear your seatbelt
In case you haven’t heard, we’re changing the “branding” of our annual spring/summer magazine, formerly known as the Northwest Colorado Summer Recreation Guide. The new magazine is titled Adventure Colorado and will be published twice a year. Why, you might ask, would we go to the trouble of creating a[Read More…]
Death Notice: Penny Scott
Penny Scott March 19, 2017 Meeker resident Penny Scott, 70, died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Highland Cemetery in Meeker.
CNCC rodeo team heads to Ogden
RANGELY | This past weekend CNCC rodeo athletes traveled to Salina, Utah for the Snow College Rodeo. The Spartans were led this week by sophomore Johnny Pavkov who placed third overall in the steer wrestling. Pavkov is currently placing third in the region and ranked No. 8 in the nation.[Read More…]
MHS track team opens season in Rifle; returns 10 state placers
MEEKER | The Meeker High School track teams competed for the first time this season in Rifle last Friday and performed well, winning three individual events. One relay earned top honors for the girls. After a successful season last year, more than 50 boys and girls are out for the[Read More…]
Rangely track team attends first meet of the ’17 season
RANGELY | The Rangely track and field team had their first meet March 17 in Rifle. It was a great meet. The weather was warm and there was a lot of good competition. The team is going to be small this year but will be mighty; they didn’t back down[Read More…]
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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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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/
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