RBC | Reports that energy company Caerus Oil and Gas laid off 20 people in the Piceance Basin prompted calls to the company for an official statement. The HT received an email from Caerus’s media representative, Jeremy Story of GroundFloor Media, Monday which stated, “As a result of a restructuring,[Read More…]
Month: May 2019
Editor’s Column: Personal responsibility includes being considerate
My grandkids are at that age where they understand there are rules for cohabiting the same space, and they get very angry when one of their siblings is not complying with those rules. Every parent has heard the tattlers… “Susie ate two cookies. You said we can only have one[Read More…]
SGM announces scholarship winners
MEEKER | SGM is pleased to announce Meeker High School seniors, Kale Burke and Tannen Kennedy, as two of five recipients of the 2019 Steve Westhoff Scholarship. Burke demonstrates a passion and enthusiasm for engineering, creativity and a commitment to service, all qualities embodied by Steve Westhoff, a beloved and[Read More…]
Busy week for BMS tracksters
MEEKER | The Barone Middle School track team competed in two meets this past weekend, hosted five other teams at its home invitational on Friday, and then traveled to the Glenwood Springs Middle School Invitational on Saturday. The home meet saw some strong performances across the board. The seventh grade[Read More…]
Learn about implant dentures May 8
MEEKER | Grant Family Dentistry invites you to learn about implant dentures Wednesday, May 8 at 6 p.m. at the Meeker Coworking Space, 627 Main Street. Dr. Trevor Grant will be covering a variety of topics regarding implant dentures and will be available to answer any questions. Attendees will have[Read More…]
PEE-WEE …
Another weekend for peewee wrestling and the Cowboys were on the road to Rifle. “The kids wrestled well,” said head coach Carl Padilla. “Forty-one of 48 wrestlers placed in the top four.” First place: Radnar Larson, Toren Gates, Dillon Koenig and Gael Rodriguez (pictured), Tilden Gates, Kael Overton, Snowdon Williams,[Read More…]
Obituary: Forrest J. ‘Bud’ Frieze
Forrest J. ‘Bud’ Frieze March 19, 1929 ~ April 10, 2019 Forrest J. Frieze (Bud) passed away on April 10, 2019 at the age of 90. Bud will always be in the loving memories of his children, Larry Hayes and his wife Dorothy of Meeker, Colorado; Laura Six of Port[Read More…]
CLEAN-UP CREW …
Several Meeker residents, including Shawn Welder (left), three young boys who jumped in to help, and Meeker mayor Regas Halandras (back), joined forces to clean up trash along the White River, Town Park, and Sulphur Creek last Saturday. COURTESY PHOTO
No indictment for Dinosaur trustees
DINOSAUR | A grand jury investigation for the 14th Judicial District into the actions of the Dinosaur town board of trustees regarding enforcement of an ordinance prohibiting camping and the termination of the town marshal has come to a conclusion: no indictments will be issued. The grand jury will instead[Read More…]
Be the solution to plastic pollution this World Migratory Bird Day
MEEKER | “Protect birds: Be the solution to plastic pollution” is the theme for the 2019 World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD), the only international education program that celebrates the migration of nearly 350 bird species between their nesting habitats in North America and wintering grounds in Latin America, Mexico, and[Read More…]
MHS PROM …
MHS students enjoyed a Fabulous Las Vegas-themed evening Saturday at the Fairfield Center. 2019 royalty left to right: Leroy Olivas, Briar Meszaros, queen Kenzie Turner, king Kale Burke, Gracie Bradfield and Luis Villalpando. Front: Denali Williams and Miles Etchart DEVIN NEFF PHOTO
Great American Horse Drive this weekend
MAYBELL | The Great American Horse Drive will occur in Moffat County the first weekend in May. This annual event provides the excitement of 600 ranch horses trotting through the heart of Maybell, Colorado during the Sombrero Ranches’ Great American Horse Drive. The horses can come through Maybell anytime between[Read More…]
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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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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/
4 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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