MEEKER | Ten candidates running for three open seats on Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board of directors have responded to questions about themselves, their reasons for running and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Their responses are printed in full below. Winning candidates will take the[Read More…]
Month: April 2018
Editor’s Column: April 26, 2018
To the less-than-courageous individual who was in downtown Meeker last week distributing snarky fliers about the Meeker rec district, do you have a legitimate reason for not adding your “John Hancock” to your wee editorial? Are you afraid of legal backlash, since you devolved to the kind of name-calling that[Read More…]
Ready for Kindergarten Workshop April 28
MEEKER | Parents of preschoolers (ages 4 and 5) are invited to attend a Ready for Kindergarten workshop in Meeker on Saturday, April 28 at Meeker Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop focuses on language/literature, math reasoning and social/emotional development. The class is free, lunch is[Read More…]
Spurs & Sparkles Rodeo Awards April 28
RANGELY | Jed Moore, CNCC Rodeo Coach, urges fans, friends and family of CNCC rodeo to join the team in celebrating the conclusion of the spring season by attending their annual Spurs and Sparkles Rodeo Awards Banquet this Saturday, April 28, at the Weiss Building, CNCC in Rangely. For more[Read More…]
Annual town flower planting April 28
RANGELY | Time to beautify our community by planting the flowers that will be displayed along Main Street this summer at The Gardens this Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon at the Rangely Community Garden (910 E. Rangely). As usual we will have hot dogs at noon and bottled water[Read More…]
Rangely tracksters earn season bests
By Patrick Scoggins Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | The Rangely Panther track team played host Saturday, April 21, as 11 teams circled the track. The Panthers were determined to take advantage of the great weather and home venues as they came up with season bests in all but[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys win Rangely track meet, boys take 2nd
MEEKER | Bad weather prevented Meeker from fully participating in the Coal Ridge track meet last Thursday but the sun came out Saturday in Rio Blanco County and the lady Cowboys took full advantage of the sunshine, winning the Rangely Invitational, while the boys finished second. The Cowboys have three meets[Read More…]
CNCC aviation maintenance student receives dual honors
Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) freshman Mikayla Green grew up working on cars. Her father, an auto mechanic, encouraged her love of getting her hands dirty and figuring out how things work. While in high school, Green did well, but she really didn’t enjoy[Read More…]
Children’s Chorale in Rangely April 27
RANGELY | Since 1974 the Colorado Children’s Chorale has delighted audiences across the globe with their voices, choreography and enthusiasm. They’re coming to Rangely for a free performance Friday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m. at the high school auditorium and will be recording at The TANK on Saturday, April 28.
Should county officials be term-limited?
RBC | At a county commissioner meeting earlier this month Meeker resident Mike Sizemore encouraged the commissioners to consider placing the issue of local term limits on the fall ballot. His suggestion has prompted a county wide discussion about local term limits. Commissioners Shawn Bolton and Jeff Rector are both against[Read More…]
Arbor Day Celebration April 27
MEEKER | The Arbor Day Tree Planting celebration on Friday, April 27 has been moved to Sanderson Hills Park. Join ERBM Recreation and Park District at noon at Sanderson Hills Park to plant a tree at the park and for the announcing of the winners of the “Why I Want[Read More…]
WREA announces board vacancy
MEEKER | It is with heavy hearts that the WREA Board announced that it will proceed to fill the vacancy on its Board of Directors following the passing of long-time director, Gary H. Dunham. WREA appreciates Mr. Dunham’s thirty-years of dedication and service which included eight years as President of[Read More…]
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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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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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