Ada (Sykes) Osborn June 2, 1924 ~ Dec. 30, 2017 Ada Osborn (Sykes), 93, passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2017, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo. Ada was born on June 2, 1924, in Meeker, Colo. She is the youngest of three to William and Myrtle Sykes. Ada[Read More…]
Month: January 2018
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Algae Technical Committee meets Jan. 11
MEEKER | The next meeting of the White River Algae Technical Committee is Jan. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the county courthouse conference room No. 1. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. Please review the minutes, meeting information and reports that are all on the White River and[Read More…]
Sheriff thanks Rio Blanco Ranch for donation to Search and Rescue
Dear Editor: I would like to formally thank Rio Blanco Ranch for their $2,000.00 donation to the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. Rio Blanco Ranch community presence is very much appreciated and which they have shown over the years here in the valley. Over the past several years we have[Read More…]
Guest Column: Hoping Congress comes up with healthy solutions
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | Whew, 2017 is in the books. Time to put away holiday decorations and start a new year with new ambitions. Did you do the year end health insurance shuffle? Come year end, we get out our health insurance statements and[Read More…]
Correction
MEEKER | In the photo spread of the Meeker freshman physical science roller coaster projects on Page 8A of the Jan. 28 Herald Times, we inadvertently captioned two photos incorrectly. The Candy Coaster was the work of Cori Mohr and Tacy Crawford, and the Barnyard Madness Coaster was the work[Read More…]
Obituary: Dena Marie (Dotson) Byers
Dena Marie (Dotson) Byers Oct. 25, 1941 ~ Dec. 24, 2017 Dena Marie Dotson Byers, 76, died Dec. 24, 2017, at her home in Rangely, Colo. She was born Oct. 25, 1941, to Walter Wade and Gertrude Marie Clements Dotson. She married her sweetheart Gordon Fredrick Byers on Dec. 22,[Read More…]
Mountain Charisma celebrates first anniversary, adds second instructor
MEEKER | Mountain Charisma, Meeker’s yoga studio, is celebrating its one year anniversary this month. “I appreciate the community for being so responsive to something new,” said owner Brittany Shonk. “It’s been a fantastic year!” Shonk, who received her training in Shambahava yoga in Fort Collins, is also pleased to[Read More…]
Hawk in hiding …
Financial info for small businesses
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…]
Letter: Candidates needed for municipal elections
Dear Editor: Municipal elections are scheduled in April for both Meeker and Rangely, and candidate petitions are due by Jan. 22. I hope concerned citizens will contest the open seats in town government. There are a number of important questions facing both communities and the elections should provide opportunity for[Read More…]
Obituary: Jack Gaylord Elder
Jack Gaylord Elder Dec. 13, 1934 ~ Dec. 28, 2017 Jack Gaylord Elder, 83, passed away at his home in Rangely, Colo., on Dec. 28, 2017. Jack was born Dec. 13, 1934, in Grover, Colo., to Wallace Elder and Bessie Marie Gaylord-Elder. Jack married Jean Elder on Oct. 20, 1960,[Read More…]
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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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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