By Gary Cutler Colorado State Trooper RBC | When looking at driving safety in our state, it has to be looked at from every angle. This month, I want to talk about driving on the road with semi-trucks. A semi with a trailer is approximately 70 feet on average. Think[Read More…]
Month: May 2018
SOCCER BANQUET …
This past week the lady Panthers soccer team had their banquet in the lower commons at Rangely High School. Fifteen girls qualified for either the CHSAA honorable mention or CHSAA first team award. Senior Halie Elam and junior Marlena Miller made CHSAA honorable mention which means they have a 3.30[Read More…]
Buffalo Horn, BLM try for land exchange again
RBC | More than 50 people, primarily landowners and outdoorsmen, shared their concerns about the initial draft of a proposed land exchange between Buffalo Horn Properties, Inc., and the Bureau of Land Management in 2017. Their comments, almost entirely in opposition to the exchange, prompted BLM to revise the proposal,[Read More…]
WWII B-25 coming to Colorado
By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times RBC | The Commemorative Air Force (CAF), out of Airbase Arizona, is bringing the B-25 Mitchell bomber “Maid in the Shade” to the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield from June 4-10 not only for viewing and touring, but also for flying.[Read More…]
4H Livestock Judging Team …
The RBC Livestock Judging Team had a good day at the Routt County Livestock Judging Contest in Hayden, Colo., on May 12. Matthew Willey, Tatumn Kennedy, Macy Collins, Marryn Shults and Hayden Shults. COURTESY PHOTO
Prescribed burn serves dual purpose
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | In a joint effort of the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies, there was a “prescribed burn” of some 500-plus acres in the Miller Creek area on May 9, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, for the two-fold purpose of minimizing fuel in[Read More…]
Letter: Brown thanks voters
Dear Editor: I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in the recent hospital board election. I look forward to serving on the Board and helping our local health care get better and better! Sincerely, Kim Brown Meeker
Days Gone By: May 17, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The White River Oil company received its big transportation trucks this week. – Two large trucks were seen in Grand Junction last week on their way to the Rangely field. They are a part of the new equipment being brought in by[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: May 7-13, 2018
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
DO RE MI FA SO LA TI DO …
The opening choir number included some dancing to the song was “Sing, Sing, Sing” by Louis Prima. Elissa Quinteros sang “Never Enough” by Pasek and Paul for her senior solo performance. Shelby Steele sang “The Sound of Silence” by Paul Simon for her senior solo performance. Surprise guest conductor Meeker[Read More…]
Guest Column: There’s no good reason for underage drinking
By JULIE DRAKE RBC Director of Public Health RBC | Parenting is hard. It’s confusing and downright exhausting sometimes. Especially the job of cutting the apron strings and allowing teens to try things on their own, allowing them to fail and encouraging them to learn. We all have different approaches[Read More…]
County Beat: May 17, 2018
Deputy accepted to FBI academy Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy Lt. Jeremy Muxlow has been accepted to the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Va., for a 10-week training program this summer. He’ll be the first RBC law enforcement officer to attend the program since the 1970s, when former Sheriff Bob[Read More…]
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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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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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