MEEKER | It was another exciting week for Meeker Cowboy volleyball. The girls remain undefeated after a Thursday matchup against Rangely and a Friday blowout of West Grand. With a record of 12-0, the team will be continuing league play this coming week.
Month: September 2018
Community Calendar: September 27, 2018
– Tiny Open Gym begins Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the admin gym. Bring your one to four year olds to this free open gym to burn off some energy. A gym supervisor will be present, but will not lead organized activities. Max three children per parent/caregiver.[Read More…]
Public Notices: September 27, 2018
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS/PROPOSALS ANNOUNCEMENT MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE SERVICES Meeker School District RE-1 is soliciting a Request for Qualifications/Proposals (RFQ/P) from candidates interested in Owner’s Representative services for building construction, with specific emphasis on Meeker High School and the Meeker School District Bus Garage. The RFQ/P is currently[Read More…]
Classifieds: September 27, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 pm, Monday, October 1, 2018. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received not postmarked October 1, 2018. VENDORS WANTED: for[Read More…]
HEADED TO STATE …
The seven Rio Blanco County athletes playing golf for the Rangely Panthers this season went to regionals in Gunnison Monday. Meeker’s Phil Arnold qualified for the state competition by shooting an 85. Meeker’s Pete Hanks shot a 99, Nick Massey, also of Meeker, shot 100, and Raiden Ganser of Rangely[Read More…]
Fairfield grant apps due Oct. 1
MEEKER | The deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 pm, Monday, Oct. 1. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received—not postmarked—by Oct. 1.
Rangely junior high volleyball teams head to league tourney
RANGELY | Rangely middle school volleyball started their season with 31 girls participating: 15 sixth graders, 10 seventh graders and six eighth graders. The girls have been practicing since school started. Most of the girls have never played volleyball so it was starting with basic fundamentals of volleyball. All of the[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 10-16, 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…]
Days Gone By: September 20, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Pot Hole is the euphonious title given to a section on North Fork, and still we overlooked the name on the Meeker register last week. Mr. J.M. Nimerick and his son “Buck” (another barbarous appellation), were down from that region mingling with the throng.[Read More…]
Obituary: Gary L. Tucker
Gary L. Tucker Sept. 25, 1954 ~ July 6, 2018 Gary Lee Tucker passed away on July 6, 2018, in Los Angeles, Calif., from cardiopulmonary arrest brought on by atherosclerosis disease from which he’d suffered from for two decades. Gary was born on Sept. 25, 1954, in Grand Junction, Colo.,[Read More…]
Guest Column: Join the voices for recovery part 3: get stressed
RBC | Have you heard about the wonderful mental health benefits of social connection, laughter, and eating well? No? Go read parts 1 and 2 of the Health Partnership’s wellness series in celebration of Recovery Month! In the third part of our Recovery Month Wellness series, we’re focusing on another foundational[Read More…]
Letter: Vaughn for clerk and recorder
Dear Editor: I am writing this letter in support of Emma Vaughn for Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder. I have known Emma for more than 20 years. I was Emma’s supervisor when she worked for the Division of Wildlife when she was in high school. She always showed herself[Read More…]
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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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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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