MEEKER | Current White River Conservation District board president, Neil Brennan, and past president Gary Moyer, now board vice-president, led the 70 some conservation aficionados at the district’s annual dinner in the Fairfield Center last Thursday. The meal was provided by Ma Famiglia. The dinner was a trial by fire[Read More…]
Month: February 2018
Crab Crack to be held Feb. 10
RANGELY | The annual Crab Crack will be held Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for social hour. Dinner is at 7 p. m. Chamber members must have paid their full 2018 membership dues before making a reservation. For more information, please call 970-675-5290 or email [email protected].
Cribbage king …
ERBM Recreation and Park District hosted the annual cribbage competition on Sunday, Jan. 28 at the Meeker Recreation Center. Thirteen players vied for top honors with Bobby Gutierrez, left, and Tim Nelson, right, participating in the championship round. Gutierrez won the competition and was awarded a cribbage board made by[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in February are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Feb. 5, 12, smart phone workshop, 6-8 p.m.; enjoy hands on training with your phone to make your life easier. Feb. 7–March 14, basic creative cooking[Read More…]
WREA’s rate restructure now in effect
MEEKER | A friendly reminder that WREA’s rate restructure went into effect on January 1, 2018. WREA members will receive their January bills this week which will reflect these changes. The rate restructure will primarily affect WREA members whose electric service had previously been classified as Residential, Small Commercial, Irrigation and Large[Read More…]
Obituary: Bernice Adrian Olree (Wood) Fox
Bernice Adrian Olree (Wood) Fox April 28, 1921 ~ Jan. 22, 2018 Bernice Adrian Olree (Wood) Fox was called to be with her Lord on Monday, Jan. 22, 2018. She passed away from natural causes at the age of 96. She was born in the family home in Graford, Texas,[Read More…]
Get involved in Meeker’s arts and cultural programs
By Robert Amick Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) has developed a 2018 plan for enhancing a variety of arts and cultural programs on behalf of the community. Founded in 2010, MACC founders Gary and Laurie Zellers saw a need for providing[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Millennial Musings: Why my generation needs to read the paper
I’m not a fan of labels, especially ones that come with a whole set of preprogrammed behaviors, mannerisms, styles and even color schemes (ever heard of millennial pink?) But technically, I’m a “millennial.” I like the term “Generation Y” a lot better, or as I like to say, “Generation WHY.”[Read More…]
Mental health first aid training March 28
RANGELY | Mental health first aid training will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CNCC Weiss Conference Room at 500 Kennedy Dr. in Rangely. Registration is required for this free class and space is limited. Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, public[Read More…]
Guest Column: Protect the health of your eyes
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | Middle age sure does a number on your vision. I had to go to the optometrist the other day to get reading glasses. It was a scientifically interesting experience, learning about macula health, tear production, diet and all those complex[Read More…]
8th grade lady Panthers drop two
RANGELY | The Rangely Junior High School eighth grade girls’ basketball team hosted Meeker on Thursday, Jan. 25. The Panthers fought hard and stayed within reach of the Cowboys but lost the game with a final score of 27-21. Top two scorers were Mary Scoggins with nine and Adelynn Halcomb[Read More…]
Panthers wrestle in Ignacio, head to Meeker Saturday
RANGELY | Three Panthers traveled to Ignacio last Saturday, to compete in the annual Butch Melton Invitational and one returned with a medal. The Panthers will wrestle in Meeker Saturday, in the final competition before the state-qualifying regional tournament, starting Feb 9. Rangely sophomore Tytus Coombs finished as the consolation[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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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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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