RANGELY | “I got really lucky,” is how former Rangely resident Erik Storey describes the release of his first novel, “Nothing Short of Dying.” It’s more than luck, though, based on the response from fellow authors and book reviewers. Jeffery Deaver, No. 1 international bestselling author of “The Bone Collector”[Read More…]
Year: 2017
Editor’s Column: The pursuit of happiness
“ I just want you to be happy.” It’s the fallback statement for everyone who has ever loved someone unconditionally. It’s what parents tell their angst-ridden teenagers, it’s what you tell your spouse when he or she is miserable for whatever reason. It’s what you want for the people you[Read More…]
Cowboys host Grand Valley today at 6 p.m. …
Former Meeker High School graduate and four-time NCAA Division I All-American Joe LeBlanc offered a free wrestling clinic to wrestlers of all ages in Meeker. More than 25 wrestlers took advantage of the opportunity during the Christmas break. Meeker wrestling fans can watch Colorado’s 2A defending state champion Cowboys wrestle[Read More…]
County high school sports return to play after break
RBC | The defending state champion Meeker Cowboys wrestling team will open the 2017 portion of the season tonight when they host the Grand Valley Cardinals in a dual match starting at 6 p.m. All of the Rio Blanco County basketball teams, boys and girls, will play away from home[Read More…]
4-H enrollment and sledding party Jan. 5
Meeker | Current and new 4-H members join us Jan. 5 from 4-7:30 p.m. for sledding and tubing at Paintbrush Park followed by chili and hot chocolate at the RBC Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Please bring your own sled. The CSU extension agent, 4-H program director and local 4-H leaders will[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 5, 2017
– Meeker 4-H Enrollment Night and Sledding Party. Jan. 5 from 4-7:30 p.m. at Paintbrush Park and the RBC Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall. Call 878-9490 for more information. – Family Ice Fishing Day Jan. 7 from noon to 4:30 p.m. at Lake Avery. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Super Snowday[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 5, 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…]
Meeker Education benefit Jan. 29
MEEKER | On Jan. 29 (the Sunday before the Super Bowl), the Meeker Education Foundation will hold its third annual benefit dinner and auction. The evening’s proceeds will help fund the foundation’s grant award program for the coming school year which provides staff/student grant awards for academic/activity enrichment opportunities and[Read More…]
NOVEMBER 2016 WARRANTY DEEDS
SELLER: NICOLE SIMONES BUYER: JOSEPH AND CASSI ROSE DESCRIPTION: SAGE HILLS RESUBDIVISION 261792 22 7 1341 SAGE RIDGE ROAD TRANSACTION PRICE: $268,000.00 SELLER: TODD AND SHALECE LOW BUYER: KADIAN DENISON AND JERAMIE AND NICOLE FIELDER DESCRIPTION: TAMARRON SUBDIVISION 194871 19 239 E RAVEN AVENUE TRANSACTION PRICE: $145,000.00 SELLER: LISA AND[Read More…]
Hoops for Charity champions give to local non-profits
MEEKER | These are the champions of the 2016 Hoops for Charity 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament held Dec. 20 and hosted by the ERBM Recreation & Park District. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to each division winner’s charity of choice. Not pictured are the third-fourth grade girls’ “Thunderbolts”[Read More…]
Historical Society annual meeting Jan. 8
MEEKER | The annual membership meeting for the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be held Sunday, Jan. 8, from 1-3 p.m. at the Old West Heritage Culture Center in Meeker (517 Park Ave.). There will be a luncheon, annual reports, and the election of officers. The historical society board[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to fire, sheriff, ambulance, dispatch departments and WREA
Dear Editor: A huge thank you to the above people who successfully extinguished our house fire last week. Their prompt response, necessary equipment, and man/woman power in the middle of the night was crucial to saving our home with minimal damage. Thanks again! The Moyer Family Meeker
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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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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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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