RBC | Beginning today, hunters can head over to Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) Hunting Reservation Page (https://cpw.state.co.us/HuntingReservations) to learn more about the hunting opportunities on 21 properties (primarily offering small game and waterfowl), and log on to their account in CPW’s new Hunting Reservation System. Although reservations will not[Read More…]
Month: August 2019
MHS golf team kicks off season in Delta
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys once again have a golf team. It has been nearly seven years since a golf team could call Meeker home and leading the charge is head coach Willy Theos. This is not Theos’ first rodeo with coaching. He coached wrestling for years. Assisting Theos is[Read More…]
Obituary: Benton Dean Jensen
Benton Dean Jensen April 3, 1947 ~ Aug. 12, 2019 Benton Dean Jensen, 72, passed away on Monday, Aug. 12, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his family. Benny was born on April 3, 1947, to Julius and Vivian Jensen. He had been retired for many years. He had an[Read More…]
State of Immunization: Where does Meeker stand?
MEEKER | According to the Oxford Dictionary, community or “herd” immunity is defined as “the resistance to the spread of a contagious disease within a population that results if a sufficiently high proportion of individuals are immune to the disease, especially through vaccination. The level of vaccination needed to achieve[Read More…]
Hurricanes take third at state champs
RANGELY | The first weekend of August for summer club swimmers always means one thing: the Scottie Ascherman Seasonal State Championships. This year the meet was held in the scenic, outdoor pool of Ouray with teams from all over the state traveling to compete. Categorized as a “small” team, the Rangely[Read More…]
NO PLAY ZONE …
Some Meeker residents expressed dismay upon finding a “do not play” sign on the fence at the administration building playground. While replacing the fall-protection material, school and rec district workers discovered the wooden support structures under the playground equipment were rotted below ground. “We felt the equipment was unsafe and[Read More…]
Memorial Notice: Janet Dole
Please join us for a celebration of life for Janet Dole Saturday, Aug. 17 beginning at 12 p.m. at the Campbell Creek Ranch, 1400 County Rd.12, Meeker, Colorado. Let’s gather to celebrate the beautiful life of Janet Dole with an afternoon of live music, memories and a potluck picnic. Bring[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Technology: tyrant or tool?
As a member of Generation X, in our lifetime we’ve witnessed a rapid acceleration in technology that has taken us from computers that were programmed by cassette tapes and used televisions for monitors and cell phones the size of bricks, to computers in our pockets that double as phones. Remember[Read More…]
Back to the drawing board for building code resolution
Resolution passed in July did not meet statutory requirements RBC | A resolution passed in July by the board of county commissioners “amending the building code to recognize the importance of private property rights” has been deemed null and void because the resolution failed to comply with a state statute[Read More…]
Youth hunters: Submit apps for Outreach Program by Aug. 16
RBC | If you are between the ages of 12-17 and have always wanted to hunt big or small game but don’t have anyone at home to show you how, here’s your chance to participate in world-class outdoor recreation and be a part of critical wildlife management efforts into the[Read More…]
Bulls-eye …
Aug. 8 rodeo results: Ranch broncs—Sheridan Harvey, No. 8 team roping—Paula Cooper and Joe Wood, Mixed pairs roping—Ellie Anderson and Kash Atwood, No. 11 team roping—Joe Wood and Brett Watson, Dally ribbon—Cody Edinger and Augie Holstead, Open breakaway—Madison George, Ladies breakaway—Madison George, Barrels—Katye Dennison, Jr. Barrels—Melayni Wagnild, There was no[Read More…]
Range Call Royalty tryouts
MEEKER | Senior Royalty tryouts Aug. 17. Must be 9-18 years old. Horses required. Junior Royalty tryouts Aug. 24. Must be 5-12 years old. No horses required. For more info contact Karolyn at 970-433-3250 (please leave a message).
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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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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