Halandras eligible for third mayoral term MEEKER | In the article last week about Meeker board seats up for election, we incorrectly stated that Meeker Mayor Regas Halandras was term limited. He is eligible for a third two-year term, and is running again. We regret the error. Rangely Lodging Tax[Read More…]
Month: January 2018
Rangely PD takes aim at drug problem
RANGELY | With several tragic drug overdose deaths marring Rangely in 2017, the Rangely Police Department wants the public to be aware of the growing drug problem within the community. According to Police Lieutenant Roy Kinney drug possession and use in Rangely have been growing rapidly. Kinney, who has been[Read More…]
Meeker board hears about vaping
MEEKER | Meeker’s board of trustees heard a presentation about vaping from Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Julie Drake at Tuesday’s meeting. Drake said she’s concerned about the increase in vaping, particularly among young people. Vaping is the practice of inhaling an aerosol which contains nicotine, flavoring and additives[Read More…]
OPED: What’s in a name anyway?
By Jen Hill (or Hell, whatever rocks your boat) [email protected] RANGELY | Names are important. As our primary identifier they are often invaluable. You protect your name and the reputation associated with it. For centuries tribes have gone into war yelling their clan name, and today people put vinyl letters[Read More…]
Walsh named to Dean’s List at ISU
MEEKER | Meeker’s Jennifer Megan Walsh has been named to the dean’s list at Iowa State University for the fall 2017 semester. Students named to the dean’s list must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.5 on a 4.0 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit[Read More…]
Cardboard Derby …
Correction
MEEKER | In the Jan. 4 edition of the Herald Times, Barone Middle School seventh-grader Kaden Franklin was inadvertently left out of the list of participants at the Who’s Bad wrestling competition in Denver. Franklin pinned one opponent and lost his other two matches.
ERBM 10th birthday …
Commissioners, Town of Rangely might share building departments
RBC | The county commissioners met Tuesday in Rangely where they approved a pond contract settlement and the purchase of new IT equipment. They also discussed potentially combining building departments with the Town of Rangely. The board unanimously accepted a $35,025 contract settlement with Johnson Construction for the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Radon Poster Contest …
Harmful effects of elevated levels of indoor radon gas are a problem. The solution is to reduce the number of homes with elevated levels of radon. Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health sponsors an annual poster contest for all fourth through eighth grade Rio Blanco County students to raise awareness for[Read More…]
Lady Panthers squelch Cowboys, drop one to Cedaredge Bruins
By Colt Allred Special to the Herald Times RBC | The lady Panthers started their weekend big with a win against their county rivals, the Meeker Cowboys. The game was not all smooth sailing for the Panthers who got off to a very slow start, getting outscored 3-14 in the[Read More…]
Cowboys gain confidence, improve at Tournament of Champions
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboy wrestling team gained some confidence wrestling against some of the best from Utah, Colorado and Wyoming last weekend in the annual Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah. The Cowboys will wrestle the Cardinals tonight in Grand Valley, then in Hotchkiss and Paonia this weekend. Meeker[Read More…]
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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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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