RBC | Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz and their team are excited to return to Colorado. They plan to film episodes of the hit series “American Pickers” throughout the region in July 2017. “American Pickers” is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique ‘picking’ on the History Channel.[Read More…]
Month: May 2017
Paleontology dig June 25 through CNCC
RANGELY | Paleontology field experience June 25 from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Located in the heart of dinosaur country, CNCC is offering the chance to work alongside professional paleontologists to uncover fossils that have been buried for more than 65 million years. Under the guidance of a professional, students will[Read More…]
Mike Washburn retires from Meeker PD after 29 years
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | After 29 years of service to the citizens of Meeker and Rio Blanco County, Mike Washburn is retiring from the Meeker Police Department (MPD) at the end of May, having also served with the Sheriff’s Department before the MPD. Born[Read More…]
Register now for Old Timers Reunion
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association will host the 105th Old Timers Reunion on Saturday, June 3. The theme this year is “Ride for the Brand,” honoring the dedication of our pioneers. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. Help the Rio Blanco County Historical Society preserve our local[Read More…]
Financial compensation available for landowners to protect forestlands
RBC | Colorado landowners who want to protect environmentally valuable private forest areas that could be threatened by development or conversion to other non-forest uses have the opportunity to submit proposals to protect their forestlands. The Colorado State Forest Service is now accepting Forest Legacy Program proposals from Colorado landowners.[Read More…]
Memorial Day | May 29, 2017
Career Day at BMS; FFA officers
MEEKER | Barone Middle School Principal Jim Hanks reported to the school board last week that the school hosted a career day for students on May 4. Presenters included Desiree Moore from the administration at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Craig on hospitality, human services and education; Gardner Mendenhall with[Read More…]
Obituary: Roxie Copeland
Helena Roxanna ‘Roxie’ Copeland March 20, 1949~May 17, 2017 Helen Roxanna “Roxie” Copeland passed away peacefully on May 17, 2017, surrounded by her family, after a long fight with lung cancer. She was 68 years old. Roxie was born to Woody and Dolores Asselin on March 20, 1949. She married[Read More…]
Rangely High School Class of 2017
Katye Allred CNCC Rangely Campus CNCC Vice-President’s $2,000 Co-Salutatorian Nancy Anne Beard $1,000 National Honor Society Book $400 Troy Allred CNCC Rangely Campus CNCC Vice-President’s $2,000 Co-Salutatorian Rangely District Hospital $1,000 RHS Alumni $250 Breanne Baker Utah State University (18 College Credits) Braylee Cassavaugh Colorado Mesa University Phi Theta Kappa[Read More…]
Women’s fly fishing, shooting clinic June 10
RBC | Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing and how to handle and shoot a shotgun safely are invited to a women-only “Cast ‘n’ Blast” clinic in Kremmling, Saturday, June 10, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed for novices 18 and older, no experience or equipment[Read More…]
Colorado State High School Track Championships 2017
Meeker FD gets grant for expansion
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (Meeker Fire and Rescue) has achieved another milestone toward the expansion and renovation of its headquarters at 236 Seventh St. in Meeker. Following the purchase of the former Rocky Mountain Bowstrings building on the corner of Seventh and Main streets in 2012,[Read More…]
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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.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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