courtesy photos Meeker Lions Club President Joy Clymer named Mark Rogers (above), Tom Allen (not pictured) and Bill Jordan Lions of the Year for 2017 and honored Bill Jordan’s 38 years of membership in the service organization.
Month: December 2017
Panthers wrestle in West Grand tourney
RANGELY | Four Panthers wrestled in the West Grand tournament last Saturday in Kremmling and two returned with medals. The Panthers will not wrestle competitively again until next year. “I was happy with how we wrestled,” head coach J.C. Chumacero said. “Tytus Coombs brought home a silver medal and Justin[Read More…]
Lady Panthers take first place at Manila tournament
RBC | The Rangely Panthers girls’ varsity and JV teams traveled to Manila, Utah, to take part in the Manila Holiday Classic. Last year the Panthers captured the first place spot in the tournament and again in 2017 the Panthers came away champions. In their first game the Panthers took[Read More…]
Ken Culler: A veteran with a vision
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Herald Times was privileged once again to sit down with another of Meeker’s local military veterans, former Army Sergeant Ken Culler, the husband of Brenda Culler, whose story (along with three other veterans) was told back in the Oct.[Read More…]
Letter: Wolf proponents have no skin in the game
Dear Editor: I’m confused about the “clarification” letter from Delia G. Malone, Sierra Club wolf reintroduction cause champion. It really was a sophomoric “zinger” to any rancher or person with an opposite opinion of her utopian view of the world. I’m wondering why she is so vehemently opposed to any[Read More…]
Family Ice Fishing Day postponed
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been reschedule to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
Kennedy, Pelloni place at GJ Warrior Classic
MEEKER | Ten Cowboy varsity wrestlers entered the always-competitive Warrior Classic last weekend in Grand Junction, where seven won at least one match and two ended the year with Warrior medals. The Cowboys will not wrestle competitively again until next year. “The kids competed very well,” Meeker head coach J.C.[Read More…]
Clarification
RBC | Last week we reported that the county approved an annual agreement to pay the United States Geological Survey (USGS) $98,272 for water sampling on the White River and in the Piceance Basin. The total amount should have been $100,292 according to the amended agenda from the Dec. 11[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: There may be monsters, just don’t become one
By niki turner [email protected] I read a great quote this week by 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche that seems more applicable now than maybe ever before. Nietzsche wrote, “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster… for when you gaze long into the abyss, the[Read More…]
Samaniego named as new director for Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation
RANGELY | Last month the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation found a new director to lead the foundation, bringing in former Otero Junior College Foundation Director Sue Samaniego. In her new role Samaniego is charged with leading, directing, organizing and managing the operations of the foundation to support the college[Read More…]
Christmas Day celebration open to all
MEEKER | Years of military and first responder service have left Ken and Brenda Culler with one resounding thought: NO ONE SHOULD BE ALONE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. In partnership with the Battle Buddy Ranch, VFW Post 5843, the Lions Club and the Methodist Church food bank, everyone is invited to[Read More…]
Panther boys lose two at Manila
RANGELY | The Panthers traveled to Manila, Utah, for the Manila Holiday Classic on Dec. 15-16. A year ago, the Panther boys went 1-1 at the tournament, losing in the championship game by two points. This year the tournament featured more teams and the Panthers found their equals in the[Read More…]
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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.
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