MEEKER | White River Electric Association (WREA) and Cypress Creek Renewables (CCR) were proud to celebrate the grand opening of Piceance Creek Solar Farm with a ribbon-cutting on Jan. 22. The Piceance Creek Solar Farm is a 5.4-megawatt size solar power system designed to provide over 10,000,000 kWh/year to WREA.[Read More…]
Month: January 2019
Editor’s Column: Anonymous returns
It’s been nearly a year since I lambasted the author of an anonymous flier distributed just prior to the rec district board election. I still believe if you want to share your opinion you should put your name on it, whether you’re stuffing future litter under windshield wipers in the[Read More…]
Three Panthers place at tourney
RANGELY | Coaches consider the Screaming Eagle wrestling tournament held in Paonia last Saturday, as a good preview to the upcoming, state-qualifying, 2A regional tournament and Rangely head coach J.C. Chumacero believes the same. “This was a great tournament as we saw many regional teams,” coach Chumacero said of the[Read More…]
Cowboys tie for fourth in tourney
MEEKER | The Cowboy wrestling team split duals with Norwood and Hotchkiss last Friday, then placed eighth in the Screaming Eagle tournament in Paonia, where the team finished tied for fourth. Meeker has changed their schedule and will wrestle Paonia and Palisade in duals tonight in Palisade, instead of Friday,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Jan. 31, 2019
– Learn to swim at the Rangely Rec Center. Lessons for age 6+ Tuesdays and Wednesdays between 4 and 6:15 p.m. depending on level. $30 per person. Registration deadline Feb. 1. Contact Camilla Kennedy at 675-8211 to determine level. – MHS Cheer Clinic Feb. 1, 9:30 a.m. to noon at[Read More…]
Public Notices: Jan. 31, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS In the Matter of the Estate of Corbett E. Hart, a/k/a CORBETT EDGAR HART JR. Rio Blanco District Court Case No. 2019PR30000 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the undersigned or to the District Court of Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Classifieds: Jan. 31, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE February 2019 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call-in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Chuckwagon: 970-878-5627. Activities are subject to change. Schedule subject to driver availability-thank you for your patience while we are short-staffed![Read More…]
Trooper Tips: A call to action
RBC | During the 2018 holiday season this year, Colorado had a wakeup call. Starting Christmas Eve, and continuing through the next 72 hours, Colorado lost a total of nine lives in seven crashes. Those killed ranged from teenagers all the way to grandparents. The news talked about the loss[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan. 24, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The bounteous snows of the past few weeks has caused the elk to seek lower altitudes, and as a consequence, some of their citizens are replenishing their larders. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – As usual, hundreds of suckers throughout the state[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Jan. 14-20, 2019
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…]
Historic preservation conference Feb. 4-7
RBC | Colorado Preservation in collaboration with History Colorado will present the 2019 Saving Places Conference at the Sheraton Denver Hotel, Feb. 4-7. The conference theme is “The Next Generation of Preservation.” Drawing historic preservationists and experts from throughout Colorado, the nation and even internationally, more than 800 conferees will[Read More…]
RJSHS first semester honor roll
RANGELY | Honor roll for the first semester of the 2018-2019 school year at Rangely Junior Senior High School is as follows. – 6TH GRADE STRAIGHT “A”S Clay Allred, Miley Chism, Alyssa Coker, Kaitlyn Cox, Ashlynn Ducey, Angelina Fortunato, Jade Miller, Emmeree Wagner, Emma Winder, Miah Wren A-B HONOR ROLL[Read More…]
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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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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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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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