MEEKER | The National FFA Organization awarded a $1000 Built Ford Tough scholarship to Lauren Urista of Meeker High School. The scholarship is sponsored by Built Ford Tough Cook Ford Inc. Urista plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Lamar Community College. This scholarship is one of 1,829[Read More…]
Month: September 2018
Hill climb makes Rangely debut
RANGELY | The Canyon Pintado Hill Climb Race will make its debut in Rangely Sept. 7-9. The Hill Climb course is on Rio Blanco County Road 116, which boasts a set of six steep switchbacks over about two miles. Racers are sure to be tested on the tough track. A Main[Read More…]
Softball wins one in Eaton
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys softball team traveled to the eastern slope of Colorado for the Eaton Tournament in Eaton, Colo. The two-day tournament on Aug. 24 and 25 matched the Cowboys in four neutral non-conference games. On Friday, Aug. 24 they opened the tournament playing Rocky Ford Meloneers. The Cowboys[Read More…]
Letter: Vaughn for clerk and recorder
Dear Editor: I worked with Emma Vaughn in the Colorado CattleWomen organization for many years. She was always efficient, capable and on time with any project that she did. As the CCW state secretary, her reports were concise and factual. She contributed many innovative and helpful ideas as well as[Read More…]
JV wins 38-2
Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I On Monday the Panther JV football team continued where the varsity team left off on Friday with a dominant win over the Grand Valley Cardinals 27-8. Leading from start to finish, the Panthers put 38 points on the scoreboard while holding the Cardinals[Read More…]
Ekstrom retiring after 32 years as CSU extension agent
RBC | There are individuals living and working within our communities who impact a lot more lives than we might expect. The county extension agent is one of those positions, and for the last 32 years, Bill Ekstrom has held that role in Rio Blanco County. He’s retiring this week, and[Read More…]
Rangely board updates ordinance, drought plan
RANGELY I Town Manager Ordinance Change The Rangely Board of Trustees is updating a municipal ordinance which required that the town manager vacancy be filled within 90 days. The new ordinance does not place a specific time limit on hiring. They also discussed a provision which allows for a town[Read More…]
Range Call Junior Royalty …
Range Call Junior Royalty tryouts were held Saturday, Aug. 25 and the results are (left to right) Madison Otte, junior princess; Uriah Padilla, junior princess; Joslin Rose Spieth, junior attendant and Falon Gilbert, 2018-2019 junior queen. COURTESY PHOTO
{Guest Column} Learns Differently: To My Grandson
MEEKER | It was my freshman year in college that I found out I was dyslexic, with some auditory malfunction with words and especially numbers. What my brain hears is often very different from what is spoken. To date I often listen to phone messages up to 10 times and still[Read More…]
Wheels on the bus …
New Meeker school bus drivers Toni Francis and Lynn Laman are covering the Little Beaver and Strawberry Creek routes, respectively. The district has 12 drivers this year covering regular routes and activities, including Superintendent Chris Selle. Roy Wedding photo
Summer Rodeo Series Results: Aug. 23
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Ladies Breakaway
Wolf Creek Dam update
RBC | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is continuing with its White River water storage project, typically referred to as the Wolf Creek Reservoir. During Tuesday’s Community Networking meeting District Director Alden Vanden Brink said they are getting close to providing, “water security and assurance to the White River.”
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Natalie Kracht took first in her 100M heat for the MHS Cowboys at the Glenwood Springs Invitational last weekend. Read the full story online at ht1885.com.
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Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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