RANGELY | The annual Polar Plunge will return to Kenney Reservoir Nov. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get a team together and support Special Olympics. For more information please contact the Chamber of Commerce at 970-675-5290 or email [email protected]
Month: October 2018
NOAA predicts mild winter for much of U.S.
RBC | A mild winter could be in store for much of the United States this winter according to NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center. In the U.S. Winter Outlook for December through February, above-average temperatures are most likely across the northern and western U.S., Alaska and Hawaii. Additionally, El Nino has[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 25, 2018
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Work on the Meeker-Rifle road has been held up by the national government authorities owing to the difficulty of securing metal and cement for bridges and culverts. – Once upon a time there was a man who acted as cheerful and obliging after[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 15-21, 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…]
September Students of the Month
RANGELY | The September students of the month for Rangely High School are Kassidee Brown and Stetson Cudo. We would like to also thank Terry Drake and the Moosehead lodge for supporting and sponsoring the recipients of this recognition. Kassidee is the daughter of Kelly and Brenda Brown. She is[Read More…]
2018 Elk Bugling Contest Results
MEEKER | 2018 Elk Bugling Contest Results Grand Champion: Raegan Clatterbaugh Pick up a newspaper, download the free Zappar app to your smartphone or tablet, and scan the code on the front page to hear Raegan’s winning bugle. First Grade First Place: Addie Shonk Second Place: Toren Gates Second Grade[Read More…]
Successful hunt …
Kaylee Stacey, 12, and Brentley Gray, 13, had a successful hunt with Strawberry Creek Outfitters this season. JOE GUTIERREZ PHOTO
Help grow Rangely’s rec industry
RANGELY | Rangely residents, we need to hear your voice! A group of students from University of Colorado are working with the Town of Rangely and Rio Blanco County to develop a strategy to grow Rangely’s outdoor recreation industry. The students will be at Rangely Town Hall on Nov. 2[Read More…]
4-H Leader Training and lunch Nov. 3
RBC | Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. RBC Extension will be hosting 4-H leader training. Lunch will be provided. This is for all RBC 4-H leaders and anyone interested in becoming a 4-H leader.
RANGELY 4-H ACHIEVEMENT NIGHT …
Rangely 4-H held its annual achievement night last week, presenting awards, certificates and checks to participants and leaders. The complete list of award winners is available on the HT website. COURTESY PHOTO 4-H Foundation Board Members: Daniel Lapp, Roxie Fromang, Marcia Allred, Kathy Collins, Iris Franklin, Kelly Scott, Ann Marie[Read More…]
“Mary Poppins Jr.” coming Nov. 15-17
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group proudly presents the fall Broadway musical production, “Mary Poppins, Jr.,” on Thursday and Friday, Nov. 15-16 at 6:30 p.m., and on Saturday, Nov. 17 at 3 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium, 550 School St. Admission[Read More…]
MIEP announces Franklin as GM
MEEKER | The Meeker International Ecology Program (MIEP) is pleased to announce that Ann Franklin will be taking over as general manager. Dr. Bob Dorsett will continue to assist. High school-age students interested in joining the next project should contact Franklin. Planning for a trip in Spring 2020 will begin[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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