RANGELY | With spring break coming to an end 13 Rangely track and field athletes decided to spend part of their last free weekend attending the Hotchkiss Invitational on Saturday, March 23. When they arrived at the meet and found snow covering the infield and surrounding area, they were not[Read More…]
Month: March 2019
Four middle school Panther wrestlers qualify for state tourney
COURTESY PHOTO RANGELY | Last weekend six Rangely middle school wrestlers and one youth wrestler competed in the regional tournament last Saturday in Montrose. The panther middle school team qualified four wrestlers to the state tournament in Denver starting on Friday. The qualifiers were Kobey Chism, Kasen LeBleu, Reid Zadra,[Read More…]
BMS wrestlers take gold at regional tournament, head to state competition
MEEKER | Twelve Cowboys competed during the Region 5 middle school tournament, all trying to wrestle their way to Colorado middle school state tournament. Nearly 200 boys were in Montrose, Colo., competing for seven spots in each weight, with no school class size distinction. Only in high school does[Read More…]
Community Calendar: March 28, 2019
– March Business of the Month: Outfitters Diner. Open house Friday, March 29, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stop in to say hi, enjoy appetizers and dessert and enter to win $50 in Chamber Bucks and a $50 certificate to Outfitters Diner. 173 First Street, Meeker. 970-878-9956 – Fair Board[Read More…]
Legal Notices: March 28, 2019
NOTICE OF SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET Notice is hereby given that a proposed supplemental budget has been submitted to the Rangely Junior College District Board of Directors for the ensuing year of 2018-2019; a copy of such supplemental budget is on file at Linda Gordon/Budget Officer, 215 Hillcrest Avenue, Rangely, CO where[Read More…]
Classifieds: March 28, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker Every Sunday, 6:00 in the evening Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall For more information, Please call Tom 970-260-6820 The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets[Read More…]
Former coach named Mancos citizen of the year
MEEKER | Former Meeker High School football coach and English teacher Craig Paschal was named 2018 Citizen of the Year for outreach and inclusivity by the Mancos Valley Chamber of Commerce. Paschal became a Methodist minister and was assigned to pastor the Mancos United Methodist Church in 2004.
Weekly Call Review: March 21, 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…]
Days Gone By: March 21, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago -The order of services at St. James church tomorrow will be of the finest ever rendered in Meeker. Easter carols, hymns and anthems will be sung both the morning and evening. The Easter offerings will be for the benefit of St. James church. The[Read More…]
Human trafficking awareness campaign
RBC | A human trafficking awareness campaign is coming to Rio Blanco County in April, with events in Meeker on April 27-28 and in Rangely on April 29-30. The campaign’s intention is to provide information and educate the public, particularly young people, about what human trafficking is, its prevalence and[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: A call to action, part 2
RBC | In January I talked about crashes during the 2018 holiday season which took nine lives in seven crashes during a 72 hour period. We now need to start looking at the causes of these crashes. Each of them had a different reason for the crash, but each one[Read More…]
OPED: Music appreciation matters
MEEKER | I am extremely fortunate that a piano has been a companion to me most of my life. As a child, in the tradition of women in my family, girls were expected to take lessons, learn classical music, and practice faithfully. Starting in first grade, my parents paid the[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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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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.
3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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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