Channeling a little Joan Jett there, but it’s a question to consider. Twenty-plus years ago one of my Glenwood friends was in an airplane on her way home from a church convention in Oklahoma. She struck up a conversation with her seat mate. Somehow the conversation came around to the[Read More…]
Month: June 2018
Wagon Wheel meeting June 6
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, June 6, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Kilowatt Korner (corner of Sixth and Market in Meeker). Current members will be able to renew their membership that evening. All OHV riders are invited to attend and hopefully[Read More…]
Promote your biz at the OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | More than 200 people will be coming to Meeker to ride out trails, dine at our restaurants, shop at our stores and stay at our lodging. For more information contact the Meeker Chamber at 970-878-5510 or go to http://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/.
‘FORE!’
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Saturday, May 19 was the first of the 2018 golf tournaments held at the Meeker Golf Course. The 27-hole, two-man scramble hosted 28 teams and was dominated by Meeker residents. The tournament was flighted by team handicap with two divisions. Meeker[Read More…]
Obituary: Leonard F. Thompson, Jr.
Leonard F. Thompson, Jr. Sept. 27, 1948 ~ May 20, 2018 Meeker resident Leonard Funston Thompson, Jr. died on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. He was 69. Leonard Funston Thompson, Jr. was the first-born son of Leonard F. Thompson, Sr. and Willie May Green Thompson[Read More…]
ERBM honors outgoing directors
MEEKER | Tuesday’s meeting of Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District was a busy one. After regular business, outgoing directors Zach Clatterbaugh, Drew Varland and Kris Arcolesse were honored for their many years of service. Newly elected members were then sworn in and officers were elected. Director Kent[Read More…]
TREASURE HUNTER …
Parkview Elementary fifth grader Emmeree Wagner found a Morgan silver dollar during the annual fifth grade treasure hunt at Parkview on May 17. The silver dollar was one of several hidden for the treasure hunt a few years back that wasn’t found. courtesy photo
CNCC Cottage Food Training June 5
MEEKER | Anyone operating a food business from home kitchens and/or food vendors participating in Farmer’s Markets and other summer venues will benefit from this training. The training covers basic food safety, foods permissible in Colorado’s Cottage Food Act, ingredient labeling and disclaimer requirements, and special considerations for food preparation[Read More…]
S U M M E R F U N !
By JULIE HART & CAITLIN WALKER Special to the Herald Times RBC | School is officially out, and if you’ve got kids at home, you’ve probably heard “I’m bored” a thousand times already. Take back summer fun (and your sanity) with family friendly events and activities in and around Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Letter: Edinger discusses land exchange
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter to inform the public that there is a land exchange being discussed in our area. It is a potential exchange between the BLM and Buffalo Horn Ranch. There has been a lot of misinformation or false rumors swirling around so I thought I[Read More…]
Nine students attend MHS Baccalaureate
MEEKER | The program for last week’s Baccalaureate Service set forth that high school graduation is clearly a time of new beginnings. The service itself offers, “all gathered a time to pray a blessing over the graduates and to send them on their way,” reminding them “to seek guidance from the[Read More…]
Comments on Buffalo Horn land exchange due June 6
RBC | BLM held a public meeting May 23 regarding the proposed land exchange between the Buffalo Horn Ranch (BHR) and federal public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management involving thousands of acres in Rio Blanco County and some in Moffat County. BLM issued a preliminary environmental assessment on[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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.
7 hours ago
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
24 hours ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
1 day ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
3 days ago
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/
3 days ago