The Meeker Herald 125 years ago -On Wednesday afternoon Freeman W. Fairfield met with an accident which will keep him indoors for a few months. He was on his way to Powell Park with a young, frisky team attached to a wagon, and in the neighborhood of the Bernstein ranch[Read More…]
Month: April 2019
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…]
Open house April 24 to discuss updates to county’s Hazard Mitigation Plan
RBC | Rio Blanco County is beginning the process of updating the Hazard Mitigation Plan (HMP) and would like your input. Please join us at an open house at the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioner’s Board Room (555 Main St, 3rd Floor, Meeker) on Wednesday, April 24, from[Read More…]
Birth …
Charles Kenneth Sutton and Abigail Urish of Rangely, Colo., would like to announce the birth of their son, Matthew Everett Weems Sutton. He was born March 12, 2019, at 10:32 a.m., at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. He weighed 7 pounds, 8.8 ounces and measured 19.25 inches. Grandparents are James and[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds: Aug. to Oct. 2018
AUGUST SELLER: CHARLES AND DEEANNA VANDIVER BUYER: TREVOR AND MARKI GRANT DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF MEEKER 5, 6 44 660 7TH STREET TRANSACTION PRICE: $80,000.00 SELLER: DENA MARIE BYERS, DECEASED AND CENA CARSLON BUYER: CENA CARLSON DESCRIPTION: CALVAT SUBDIVISION 67909 89 632 SCHOOL STREET TRANSACTION PRICE: $5,000.00 SELLER: ROSE OF SNOWVILLE[Read More…]
Letter: FREE FROM RISK?
Dear Editor: It is not uncommon for media outlet [sic] to be ignorant of sewage and sewage sludge biosolids. Here is yet another story that fits ignorance to a fault. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/biosolids-applied-to-rangely-field-passed-safety-test/rangely/ It all begins with the premise that ALL sewage sludge is derived from a household toilet. That is, in[Read More…]
SBDC hosting business planning course
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Small Business Development Center is hosting a Leading Edge(TM) Strategic Planning Series, an intensive and hands-on course geared toward entrepreneurs. Create a complete business plan and learn about finance, marketing, management and much more. Cost is $150 per person, a 55% discount due to grant[Read More…]
CNCC Spartan Showdown …
The CNCC Rodeo Team hosted the annual Spartan Showdown Friday and Saturday night at Columbine Park in Rangely. Athletes from 11 regional colleges competed, seeking wins to boost their numbers for the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. Roxie Fromang Photos
RPD fills three dispatch positions
RANGELY | Emergency communication operators or 911 dispatchers are the voice in the darkness that gives hope to those who really need it. When citizens dial 911 in an emergency, they expect a fast response and a reassuring voice at the other end of the line. But 911 centers across the country[Read More…]
Trustees hear Chamber update, historical signage proposal
MEEKER | The newest officer in the Meeker Police Department, Brian Ahearn, was officially sworn in during the April 2 Board of Trustees meeting. Ahearn was raised on a ranch near Elko, Nevada. He’s been an MP (military police) for the last seven years and comes to Meeker with his[Read More…]
OPED: Democrats are attempting to subvert the Electoral College
RBC | Our founding fathers created the Senate to make sure each state has equal representation in our national government. The Senate would act as a check on more populous states trying to impose their will on smaller, rural states. The fact that every state is equal is central to[Read More…]
Letter: McCook family thankful for support
Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone that has reached out to me and the girls during our time of sorrow. Love how this town loves helping one another. Kelly McCook and girls Meeker
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
8 hours ago
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/
1 day ago
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.
2 days ago
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
2 days ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
3 days ago
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/
3 days ago
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/
3 days ago
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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