Softball was in action again Tuesday with Meeker hosting Cedaredge in a double header blowout. The lady Cowboys dominated both games outscoring the Bruins 14-1 and 16-0. The softball team is on the road for their next matchup, traveling to Basalt where both JV and varsity will play, beginning at[Read More…]
Month: September 2018
Letter: WREA clarifies recent candidate ad
Dear Editor: WREA will host its 73rd annual meeting on Sept. 12, which includes director elections. Members will vote
New location and time for Foot Clinic
MEEKER | Pioneers Hospital Home Health will be offering the monthly Foot Clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at a new time, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a new location, the Meeker Veterans Community Center, 290 Fourth St. (corner of Fourth and Main St.). Cost: $20 donation if able. A[Read More…]
Panther golf update
RANGELY | It was a busy week for the golfers as they were in Rifle for a tournament on Tuesday and then in Vernal for a dual on Thursday. Rifle proved to be a good test for the golfers with its challenging holes. Phil Arnold led the charge with 91,[Read More…]
WREA’s election is Wednesday; here’s how their board works
MEEKER | Ballots for the White River Electric Association’s board of directors have gone out in the mail, and voting will be completed next Wednesday at the electric cooperative’s annual meeting. Four candidates are running for two board positions: incumbent Ron Hilkey and Scott Kracht are running for the open[Read More…]
Students recount trip to Costa Rica
MEEKER | Meeker students who participated in a research and conservation program with Ecology Project International in Costa Rica last June will recount their experiences with a slide show and discussion on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. Come learn about leatherback turtles and nocturnal rainforest[Read More…]
Join the voices for recovery
RBC | The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) recognizes September as National Recovery Month, which celebrates the successes of those in recovery from mental health problems, including substance use disorders. The Health Partnership Serving Northwest Colorado supports the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health,[Read More…]
Fall classes start soon
MEEKER | CNCC registration for fall classes is now open and it is time to get registered. An opportunity to experience plein air painting in a one-day workshop will be offered Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 5-6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Basic computer class starts Sept. 11. Other classes[Read More…]
Health Partnership provides many services to community
MEEKER | In what could certainly be called “a meeting of the minds,” representatives of several organizations, all “partners” with the Northwest Colorado Community Health Partnership (NCCHP), met at the VFW post on Aug. 29 to collaborate on how best to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, has access to[Read More…]
Obituary: Timothy John Boesch
Timothy John Boesch Nov. 22, 1963 ~ Aug. 20, 2018 It is with great sadness that the family of Timothy John Boesch, 54, formerly of Meeker, announces his passing on Aug. 20, 2018, at his home in Fort Collins, Colo. Tim was born on Nov. 22, 1963 in Rockville Centre,[Read More…]
Letter: Franklin endorses Vaughn for clerk & recorder
Dear Editor: I am writing a letter of endorsement in support of Emma Vaughn for Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Emma most of her life. My family used to run cattle on Piceance with her family. I have fond memories of her scrambling onto her horse[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley discusses dam project position
ΩDear Editor: I was glad to announce at the Rangely Networking meeting last Tuesday that I have successfully petitioned onto the ballot as an unaffiliated (independent) candidate for county commissioner. I have attended and participated in those Rangely community meetings at the college for many years—ever since they were first[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/
2 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
3 days ago
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/
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
5 days 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/
6 days ago
