RBC | Learn about cash flow, financial statements and how to verify financial information. Small business owners, self-employed professionals and start-ups welcome. Free for Chamber of Commerce members, $10 for non-members. Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Rangely from 8-10 a.m. at WRBM Recreation Center, and in Meeker from 12-2 p.m. at[Read More…]
Month: December 2017
Our top stories from 2017
RBC | Editor’s Note: Traditionally, we spend multiple hours compiling the annual year-in-review. This year, we’re doing something a little different. The following are the top five stories for 2017 based on our website traffic and Facebook page. 1. The recent story about the possibility of wolf reintroduction garnered the[Read More…]
Titans defeat Cowboys
MEEKER | “We played well and I thought we played hard and competed,” Meeker head basketball coach Klark Kindler said of the last game of 2017, where the eighth ranked 2A Cowboys, lost to the 3A Coal Ridge Titans, one week ago. The Cowboys will return to play five games[Read More…]
Winter concert…
Counseling to be offered at Meeker Veterans Center
MEEKER | Meeker American Legion Post 0074 and VFW Post 5843 are introducing our newest American Legion member to our community, Rev. Dr. John Walls. Walls served in the Navy in the mid -1960s and he and his wife, Melinda, moved to Meeker this past July. He is a retired[Read More…]
Obituary: Margie Marie Donahue Dyer
Margie Marie Donahue Dyer Sept. 7, 1946 ~ Dec. 25, 2017 Margie Marie Donahue Dyer, 71, passed away Dec. 25, 2017. She was the wife of Bill Dyer Sr. Born in Arkansas, she was the daughter of Minnie Lee Donahue and Walter Thomas Donahue. She enjoyed singing, playing piano, and[Read More…]
Submissions open for Waving Hands Review
Rangely | Waving Hands Review is seeking submissions of your creative work—everything from artwork to poetry to essays. Cash prizes in four categories: artwork, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Submission deadline is Feb. 15, 2018. Visit the website for submission guidelines: https://www.cncc.edu/about-cncc/publications/waving-hands-review/
From Meeker to Africa: MHS grad enjoying teaching in Ghana
MEEKER | Aubrey Walsh, 23, always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Serving as a teacher’s aide for Becky Hughes at Meeker Elementary School cemented her plans. After her graduation from Meeker High School in 2012, she attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley to get her teaching[Read More…]
Ruffner case closed
RANGELY | Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has closed the missing person case on Rangely resident Peter Ruffner after his body was discovered in the White River on November 29th. Results from the Forensic Examination has determined the cause of death was drowning with contributors to death being methamphetamine and[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys end 2017 on winning note, defeat Titans and Huskies
MEEKER | The Meeker girls’ varsity basketball team ended 2017 on a winning note, after defeating the 3A Coal Ridge Titans and the 3A Battle Mountain Huskies in the final two games of 2017, with both of them happening in front of hometown fans. “The girls found a rhythm Thursday[Read More…]
Turner named to CMC President’s List
MEEKER | Ethan Turner, 25, son of Pat and Niki Turner of Meeker, has been named to the President’s list for excellent academic performance during the fall 2017 semester with a grade point average of 4.0 at Colorado Mountain College in Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Meeker VFW open Mon.-Fri. after Jan. 8
MEEKER | The Meeker VFW is proud to announce that its Meeker Veterans Community Center, a 501C3 non-profit located at 290 Fourth St., across from the Mountain Valley Bank, will be open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon beginning Jan. 8, 2018. Stop by for a cup of[Read More…]
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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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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/
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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/
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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/
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