MEEKER | The three foundational pillars of the public parks and recreation industry include: health and wellness, conservation, and social equity. The first two pillars are intuitively understood; we can probably all articulate the myriad benefits of robust physical fitness and healthy social activity opportunities, as well as the underlying[Read More…]
Month: November 2018
Letter: Moyer grateful for support
Dear Editor: I am very grateful for the overwhelming support in the General Election for Rio Blanco County Commissioner District 1, on Nov. 6. I am honored to have the opportunity to serve the citizens of Rio Blanco County as your commissioner. I’m looking forward to working with the other[Read More…]
BRRR! Polar Plunge raises $1,200 for Special Olympics
RANGELY | Some brave individuals jumped into the frigid waters of Kenney Reservoir Saturday, Nov. 10 for a great reason. This is the fourth year Rangely has participated in the Polar Plunge. RDH’s Norian Edwards began this tradition in 2015. Due to scheduling conflicts this year, the Chamber of Commerce took[Read More…]
Flaming marshmallows {Editor’s Column}
I’ve been cooking for almost four decades, but last Saturday was a new experience. I was making candied yams for the St. James Episcopal Church annual fundraising dinner. Once the yams were cooked, I sprinkled mini-marshmallows (the best part of candied yams) over the top and put them under the[Read More…]
Letter: Hooray for 4A
Dear Editor: On behalf of students and staff of the Meeker School District, the Meeker School Board would like to thank voters for approving Ballot Issue 4A. Thanks also to members of the community bond campaign committee who worked so hard on our behalf. Revenues generated by the bond will[Read More…]
Cowboy football season ends with 42-8 loss to Limon Badgers
MEEKER | The 2018 Cowboy football season didn’t end quite like head coach Shane Phelan wanted, with a 42-8 loss, at the hands of the Limon Badgers. “In perspective there are lots of positives that took place,” he said. “We didn’t play as well as I would have liked, unable[Read More…]
READY TO WRESTLE …
Meeker head wrestling coach J.C. Watt (center) addressed about one-half of his team last Monday on the first official night of wrestling practice with his full coaching staff in force behind him. Coach Watt said he expected about 25 wrestlers to join the team after several take a few days[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys take third at state tournament
MEEKER | Cowboy volleyball arrived at the state tournament as the only 2A undefeated team, with a record of 23-0—league champions and regional champions. The 2018 season “was an incredible journey,” said head coach Greg Cravens, “With all the expectations of the season, I think this team captured more than[Read More…]
Loitering, POST top town agenda
RANGELY | Loitering Ordinance Following the receipt of a letter from the Americans for Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) earlier this year, the Rangely Board of Trustees is considering removing all anti-loitering ordinances from the town municipal code. In a letter the ACLU claimed such policies are unconstitutional, violating the First[Read More…]
For honor …
More photos: https://rioblancoheraldtimes.smugmug.com/Barone-Middle-School-Veterans-Day-Assembly/
Panthers fall to Farmers 38-22 in state quarterfinal
RANGELY | Last Saturday the Rangely Panthers Traveled to Hoehne, Colo., for a state quarterfinals matchup with the Farmers. The game lived up to all the hype deliver some great football and intense situations for both sides. The Farmers started off quick adding 14 quick unanswered points and had a[Read More…]
MACC’s Mary Poppins, Jr. makes debut
MEEKER | Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, ERBM Recreation and Park District and the Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group will present Mary Poppins, Jr. Thursday, Nov. 15 and Friday, Nov. 16 at 6:30 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. $7 admission, kids[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/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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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/
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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.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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