MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received a call from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Saturday morning that a plane had crashed approximately 32 miles east of Meeker. The information stated that the FAA was getting a good emergency locator transmission from the plane and the[Read More…]
Year: 2017
Two Panthers wrestle in Vernal tournament
RANGELY | Two Panthers wrestled in the Tournament of Champions last weekend in Vernal, Utah and this Saturday, they will get to wrestle in front of the hometown fans as they host the third annual Vern Rose Memorial tournament Saturday. Rangely freshman Tytus Coombs wrestled in the 120-pound bracket and[Read More…]
Turner pins through Tournament of Champions
MEEKER | The defending 2A state wrestling champion Meeker Cowboys opened the 2017 portion of the season at home with a win over Grand Valley, then competed in the Tournament of Champions where they placed sixth as a team and six individuals earned medals, including one champion. The Cowboys will[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: The five rights of the First Amendment
The media has gotten a bad rap lately (sometimes rightfully so), but while we rant and rail against whichever media outlet rubs our personal confirmation bias the wrong way, we need to keep some very important facts in mind. 1. We only have the right to rant and rail about[Read More…]
Women’s unarmed self-defense class Jan. 13
MEEKER | Women’s Unarmed Self-Defense Class offered this Friday, Jan. 13 from 1-5 p.m. at the school administration building gym located at 555 Garfield St. in Meeker. This class is being offered in Meeker through a sponsorship of Kevin Amack State Farm Insurance at a reduced rate of $25 per[Read More…]
New commissioners sworn in
RBC | The final meeting for outgoing commissioners Jeff Eskelson and Jon Hill Monday lasted 18 minutes, during which time the board of county commissioners approved six items on the consent agenda, and awarded a bid to Urie Trucking for the lower White River pest control district for tamarisk and[Read More…]
Panther boys pick up wins against Hayden, Soroco
RANGELY | The Rangely high school boys’ basketball team picked up two league wins against Hayden and Soroco. On Friday, Jan. 6, the Panthers took on the Hayden Tigers. Rangely had to “shake off the rust” as they posted a 9-6 lead at the end of the first quarter. The[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys take Tigers 56-30
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys opened 2017 on the road, losing to the West Grand Mustangs in Kremmling last Friday before beating Hayden at home Saturday last. Meeker will host county rival Rangely tonight then play in Walden on Friday and Baggs, Wyo., Saturday. Meeker lost 43-49 to the Mustangs[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 12, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** 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. Suggested Donation Over 60 – $2.50. Under 60 – Guest Fee $7. (Did you know? Homebound trays can be ordered for over 60, suggested donation $2.50[Read More…]
Lady Panthers win one, lose one
RANGELY | In two games last weekend, the RHS lady Panthers beat Hayden 41-29 but lost to Soroco 60-50. “We only had a four point lead on a very scrappy Hayden team at half time, but then we buckled down on defense in the second half holding them to only[Read More…]
Cowboys host Rangely after two league wins
MEEKER | Two league wins was the way the Meeker boys’ basketball team started 2017 and they will play three games this week, including tonight’s game against it’s Rio Blanco County rival the Rangely Panthers. Meeker will play in Walden against the North Park Wildcats Friday, then play in Baggs,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 12, 2017
– Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge. Jan. 13 at 9 a.m. at MHS gym for ages 7-14 (as of April 30, 2017). Free dribbling, passing and shooting basketball competition. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Winter Blast Saturday, Jan. 14 at 1 p.m. at Paintbrush Park. Cardboard Derby, carnival games, snowman[Read More…]
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The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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