Peter Franklin Kiser, Sr. Dec. 14, 1919 ~ Feb. 8, 2019 Peter Franklin Kiser Sr., 99, passed away at his son’s home in Pennsylvania on Feb. 8 surrounded by loved ones. Peter Kiser, AKA “The KO Kid” was one of 12 children born to William and Dora Bell Kiser, descendants[Read More…]
Month: February 2019
Screen Meeker Classic PBS film Feb. 27
MEEKER | Join us for the premiere screening of “Colorado Experience: Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials” followed by a panel discussion at Meeker High School on Wednesday, Feb. 27. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. Witness dog and handler versus sheep in the small town of Meeker, where the rugged terrain has[Read More…]
Obituary: Margaret Ann Payne
Margaret Ann Payne May 7, 1935 ~ Feb. 1, 2019 Stubborn as always, Margaret Ann Payne, also known as Peggy, Grandma, Shorty, Mom and Piggy, passed away three days after the doctor stated she would not survive the night she quietly passed the morning of Feb. 1, 2019. With loved[Read More…]
Kennedy sets record with 145th win
MEEKER | Cowboy senior Tannen Kennedy became the winningest wrestler in Meeker High School history when he won his 145th varsity match of his high school career last Saturday, in front of his hometown fans in the Meeker Duals, the final matches of the 2019 regular season. “Tannen shows up everyday,”[Read More…]
Panthers ready for regionals
RANGELY | The Rangely wrestling team was idle in the final week of the regular season but Panther head coach J.C. Chumacero said the team is ready to compete in the state-qualifying regional tournament, starting Friday in Montrose. “We are healthy and seem mentally prepared,” coach Chumacero said. “We train all[Read More…]
New community ed classes this month
RBC | Spring 2019 classes are off to a great start with more choices beginning in February. Feb. 18—social media marketing will help you develop strategies to market your business on social media platforms. Register online at cncc.edu, degrees and programs, community education, Meeker classes. Click at left on registration[Read More…]
Cowboys ranked no. 7 in 2A league
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys are currently ranked No. 7 in a field of 13 in the Western Slope 2A League. It has been a difficult road for the Cowboys this year, many tough close matches, nine games ending with scores 10 points or closer. This last weekend they faced Soroco,[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys cinch league title
MEEKER | The lady Cowboy basketball team cinched the league title last Thursday with a commanding victory over Soroco, 59-29. “The girls are mentally preparing each week to play different teams, each with different strengths,” commented head coach Jamie Rogers. “Whether they have to guard a three-point shooter like Chloe Veilleux[Read More…]
Chamber presents awards at Crab Crack
RANGELY I The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce’s annual Crab Crack celebrated another successful year. Held at Colorado Northwestern Community College on the evening of Feb. 9, the fun event showcased local businesses, people, and offered a much needed outing for the cabin fevered Rangely community. The theme of the night,[Read More…]
Panthers split league contest
RANGELY | The Rangely boys’ basketball team travelled to North Park on Friday, Feb. 8. Spurred by a good defensive team effort, nine Panthers scored in the first two quarters, and Rangely charged to a 30-19 lead at half-time. North Park fought back in the second, but the Panthers managed to[Read More…]
GOLD KEY WINNERS (PHOTOS)
Meeker High School students Abbi Moon and Addie Joy both received the prestigious Gold Key for printmaking from the Colorado Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Their work will be displayed at the History Colorado Center from Feb. 15 to March 29. They both will be presented with their Gold Keys[Read More…]
LADY PANTHERS …
On Friday the lady Panthers traveled to North Park for a league match. The Panthers played well and closed the gap to get within two but ended up falling to the Wildcats by 13. Hannah Wilkie led all scorers with 17, followed by Thacker with nine, Wiley, Scoggins and Miller[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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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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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