Hogwart’s night at the 4-H Extension Building isn’t just about magic and muggles and costumes and fun, it’s also about science, technology, engineering and mathematics. The annual event is a fundraiser for the county’s 4-H clubs. Courtesy Photos
Month: November 2019
New math teacher at MHS
MEEKER | The Meeker School District would like to welcome Clea Steerman to the staff. Clea Steerman transferred to the area in early July from Lamar, Colorado, where she taught high school and junior math and science at McClave School. She is married to Don Steerman, a Meeker High School[Read More…]
NW Colorado Air and Space Coalition meets in Rangely
RBC | Colorado Northwestern Community College met on Friday with local business and community leaders as part of the first meeting of the Northwest Colorado Air and Space Coalition. The coalition was formed in response to ideas presented to local leaders during the Aviation Roadshow that toured Northwest Colorado earlier[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: New personnel energize CNCC campuses
RBC | Welcome to the first monthly update for Colorado Northwestern Community College. Over the next several months we will share more about what is happening at CNCC while spotlighting our outstanding programs, personnel and students. I want to begin by thanking all our local communities for the support they[Read More…]
BMS B-Ball …
The Barone Middle School Cowboys traveled to Steamboat last Saturday for their first basketball tournament of 2019. They made some changes from previous games and are improving. This Friday both seventh and eighth grade A teams will travel to Soroco for a Craig, Meeker, Rangely, Soroco and West Grand[Read More…]
Local veteran’s story included in new book
MEEKER | EDITOR’S NOTE: Dave Cole downplays his own Vietnam experience in light of what others endured, but he did play a role and his story deserves to be told. Author William F. Brown agreed, and asked Cole to be interviewed for a chapter in a new book, “Our Vietnam[Read More…]
Veterans Day BBQ in Rangely Nov. 11
RANGELY | A Veterans Day barbecue will be held at Rangely Elks Lodge Monday, Nov, 11 beginning at noon. Any veteran who has served in the Armed Forces and their families are welcome. Event sponsored by Sam Tolley.
Veterans Day Lunch at BMS Nov. 11
MEEKER | Barone Middle School and the Meeker Chamber of Commerce invite members of the public to the annual Veterans Day Lunch on Monday, Nov. 11 at 12:45 p.m. followed by the Veterans Day assembly and program at 1 p.m. at Barone Middle School. Seniors, veterans and all community members[Read More…]
Obituary: Forrest U. Harmon
Forrest U. Harmon 1933 ~ Oct. 31, 2019 Forrest U. Harmon passed away Oct. 31, 2019, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado, where he was a patient for nearly five years. He was 86 years old. Forrest was born to Leslie “Pete” Harmon and Cora M. Harmon in 1933.[Read More…]
Lego creations …
Rangely Parkview Elementary School kicked off their first Lego Club meeting of the year last Tuesday, Oct. 22 in the multipurpose room. Lego Club is open to children preschool-5th grade and is a free activity. Meeting dates are scheduled for Nov. 12, Dec. 10, Jan. 14 and Feb. 11. Lego building[Read More…]
Well-shod …
Meeker International Ecology Group would like to thank Watt’s Ranch Market and Meeker Drugs for helping collect more than 1,500 shoes. The group is still collecting to raise funds for their Galapagos trip. Their goal is 2,500 shoes total, which will be bagged and picked up by Funds2.org. Donate at[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 28-Nov. 3, 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…]
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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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