“Meeker Youth Softball wrapped up its summer season with the 10U, 12U, and 14U teams going six games deep into their respective brackets in the Dinosaur Roundup softball tournament in Vernal, Utah, July 12-13. Special thanks to volunteer coaches Erik Brown, Briana Williams, Tom Knowles, Brad Bauer, Crandal Mergelman and[Read More…]
Month: July 2019
Days Gone By: July 18, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Just as the fight was about to commence on Monday Dr. Bruner (who was to act as surgeon) was called to Powell Park on a professional visit. Mr. and Mrs. Grant Purcell furnished the subject in the shape of a daughter. – An[Read More…]
Rangely trustees hear from public
RANGELY | Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) President Ron Granger told the Rangely Board of Trustees they are hoping for 150 attendees this Saturday at the seaplane Splash-In. CNCC will be dedicating the seaplane donated to the school’s aviation program. Everyone is invited to attend the event, which is held at Kenney[Read More…]
ALL-STATE PANTHERS …
Rangely Jr./Sr. High School football players Drew Brannan, Tristan Moore and Grady Neilson played in the Colorado All-State game at Adam’s State University on June 4, 2019. Courtesy Photo
NEW BIZ …
Carolyn Plumb is the owner and broker of Elk Canyon Realty, located at her ranch just outside of Maybell, Colorado. After achieving an extensive and very successful career in real estate, Plumb formed her own company as of Jan. 1, 2019. She is experienced in all forms of real estate[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Milestones, trolls and spills
As I write this, I’m basking in the cozy glow of birthday greetings from friends and family that rolled in via text, phone, social media and in person Tuesday. I’m officially seven in reverse dog years now, which I’ve decided is good way to start measuring my age. Birthdays and[Read More…]
Water Law in a Nutshell July 20
RANGELY | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are hosting a seminar on all aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied in Colorado with former attorney Aaron Clay at the Rangely Fire Protection District Training Center (2121 E. Main) on Saturday, July[Read More…]
Hwy. 13 Project Update
RBC | Travelers can expect single-lane, alternating travel from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday north of County Road 5 on Hwy. 13 as shoulder work, embankment work and fencing continues.
Wet weather equals cheaper water bills
MEEKER | Thanks to a wet spring and early summer, water consumption is down significantly. That means about $52,000 less in revenue for the town this year compared to last year. Total a little more than 28 million gallons were recorded by the new meters installed at the town’s well[Read More…]
Marlins to host home meet this Saturday in Meeker
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins participated in the last two regular season swim meets. They traveled to Montrose the last week of June for the Montrose Marlins Summer Open, a three-day meet, then went to Grand Junction July 12-14 for the Western Slope League Summer Championships. Both meets had teams[Read More…]
BLM HQ headed to Grand Junction
RBC | U.S. Senator Cory Gardner may have stolen the spotlight Monday, taking credit for the Bureau of Land Management’s anticipated move from Washington, D.C., to Grand Junction, Colorado, but Assistant Secretary of the U.S. Department of the Interior Joe Balash made it official Tuesday during a conference call with[Read More…]
Blaze reported hours after issuance of critical fire danger warning
The most recent update from Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office: MEEKER | A wildfire near Greasewood Gulch approximately 24 miles west of Meeker was reported just hours after the National Weather Service issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for critical fire conditions. Despite a very snowy winter and wet spring,[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/
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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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