RANGELY | Waving Hands Review is seeking submissions of your creative work. Cash prizes in four categories: artwork, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Submission deadline is Feb. 15. Visit the website for submission guidelines: https://www.cncc.edu/about-cncc/publications/waving-hands-review/
Month: January 2018
First aid class Saturday, Feb 10 in Meeker
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a First Aid/CPA/AED class on Saturday, Feb. 10 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Interested individuals 12 years of age and older may register on or before Feb 3 for $30 by calling the[Read More…]
Guest Column: Congress must ensure healthy forests and secure watersheds
By ANDY MUELLER Special to the Herald Times RBC | It’s not fire season right now—or at least it shouldn’t be—but continuing drought and seemingly constant shifts in “normal” weather patterns set the stage for record-setting, winter wildfires in California that cost the federal government billions to contain, all which[Read More…]
Six petitions for Meeker ballot turned in
MEEKER | Candidates have been announced for the Town of Meeker municipal election in April. Six individuals turned in petitions. For mayor, Regas Halandras will run unopposed for his third term. There are five candidates for the three open seats on the board of trustees: incumbent Scott Creecy, Joseph Beck,[Read More…]
CORRECTION
MEEKER | Reports from the Town of Meeker board meeting that there could be a tiebreaker for the joint town and county Meeker library district board were incorrect. There were two seats available, one appointed by the county and one appointed by the town and county. A list of all[Read More…]
Sales/use tax revenue slightly higher in 2017
RBC | For the county and the Town of Meeker, sales tax revenue was up for 2017, by 10 percent and 6 percent, while Rangely’s sales tax revenue decreased by 4 percent. Motor vehicle use tax dollars increased for all three county entities, while building materials use tax revenue dropped[Read More…]
School board shares student successes
MEEKER | President Bud Ridings led the Meeker Board of Education into its first regular meeting of 2018 at 7 p.m., Jan. 16. Shortly after convening, High School Principal Amy Chinn was asked to present the student celebrations she brought with her: the first installment of “senior successes.” She set[Read More…]
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Nieslanik on Gonzaga U. president’s list
MEEKER | Samuel Joseph Nieslanik has earned placement on the Gonzaga University President’s List for fall semester 2017. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a humanistic, private Catholic University providing a Jesuit education to more than 7,500 students. Nieslanik is the[Read More…]
Wrestling camp …
Dinwiddie receives recommendation for Merchant Marine Academy
By VICTORIA LASKER Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Zach Dinwiddie, 18, a senior at Meeker High School, was one of 24 students statewide to be interviewed by Congressmen and received a senate-approved recommendation to attend the Merchant Marine Academy which in the future will ensure his placement into[Read More…]
Spelling bee champ …
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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