RBC I Anglers, hunters, and any other interested members of the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback and have their questions answered at a Feb. 21 Northwest Region Sportsperson’s Caucus meeting in Glenwood Springs.
Month: February 2020
Public Notices: February 20, 2020
Public Notice Meeker Housing Authority Vacancies The Town Board of Trustees is seeking letters of interest from qualified individuals to fill five positions on an Interim Board for the Meeker Housing Authority. Qualifications for the positions are to be: a registered voter within Rio Blanco County; eighteen years of age[Read More…]
Meeker sending eight to state
MEEKER I Eight Meeker Cowboy wrestlers are state bound for the 2020 Colorado High School Wrestling Tournament. Fourteen boys entered the regional tournament and 10 placed; as a team the Cowboys ended in fourth place, Paonia and Hotchkiss squeaked ahead in the last couple matches.
Several Panthers punch tickets to Denver
RANGELY I Last weekend the Panthers wrestled in the regional tournament where it is either the last matches for the season, or where wrestlers continue on to the state tournament in Denver.
Candidate forums …
These four Rio Blanco County residents — Kai Turner, Ty Gates, Scott Nielson and Mona Avey — are campaigning to become the next commissioner for Precinct 3 in November, replacing current commissioner Si Woodruff. They participated in a forum Monday in Rangely along with current board chair Jeff Rector, who[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Merle Dean Moyer
Merle Dene Moyer passed away in Meeker, Colorado at the Walbridge Wing on Feb. 14, 2020, at 90 years of age.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from Galapagos group
Dear Editor: I am writing to thank everyone that was able to attend and/or contribute to the Meeker International Ecology Program’s prime rib dinner fundraiser held on Saturday night! The atmosphere was absolutely crammed with generosity and good cheer! The Galápagos ecology students Jose Garcia, Gabriel Richardson, Savvy Mendenhall, Alana[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago We handle the celebrated Wooly Boy Suits for boys. A. Oldland & Co. Notice is hereby given that Fifty Dollars ($50.00) reward will be paid by Rio Blanco County to any person apprehending and securing the conviction of any person guilty of shooting[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: New NEPA regs are 95% good
Dear Editor: I have been expecting a push back from the environmental groups on the newly proposed NEPA regulation revisions as published by the Council on Environmental Quality, because 95% or better of the proposed changes are good. So, I was not surprised to see the letter to the editor[Read More…]
Tastes like success…
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is the esteemed recipient of this year’s “Chicken,” awarded to one community by other participating Main Street communities. “I’m not sure how it all started, but it symbolizes that we are doing a great job,” said Chamber Executive Director Stephanie Kobald.
RHS Students of the Month – December, January
Congratulations Hannah Wilkie and Hunter Hanvey for being the Rangely High School students of the month for December. Hannah Wilkie is planning to attend Chadron State College in Nebraska. Her goal is to become a family and consumer science teacher. Throughout high school, she has been active in volleyball, cross[Read More…]
Unexpected hiccup found during auxiliary gym demo
MEEKER I No remodel or renovation project happens without at least one unexpected surprise. In the case of the renovation at Meeker High School, the auxiliary gym is the source of one of those surprises. According to Superintendent Chris Selle, as contractors got into the auxiliary gym, they discovered the[Read More…]
Come say hi!
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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