By Patty Limerick | Writers on the Range When historians see that their nation is in big trouble, facing the proliferation of protests that raise bedrock questions about American race relations, and locked in disputes over the proper pacing of “re-opening” after the regime of social distancing, it is time[Read More…]
Month: June 2020
Editor’s Column: Consider the source
“Besides, as the vilest Writer has his Readers, so the greatest Liar has his Believers; and it often happens, that if a Lie be believ’d only for an Hour, it has done its Work, and there is no farther occasion for it. Falsehood flies, and the Truth comes limping after[Read More…]
The Cottage on Park Avenue …
Owners Eric Knez and Shawnna Hossack-Knez (center) held an Open House for their long-term/vacation rental in Meeker, The Cottage on Park Avenue. Stephanie Kobald and Ann Franklin from the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, along with friends and visitors, helped them celebrate as the Chamber’s “Biz of the Month.”
Happy Father’s Day!
Give dad some personalized reading material this Father’s Day! Print and complete, and then share it with us on social media @heraldtimes1885. Let’s celebrate Rio Blanco County dads!
Letters to the Editor: June 18, 2020
No to wild horses Dear Editor: Summer is here, grass is growing, ground is drying, and ungulates are grazing. The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts (Districts) continue to monitor the impacts of excess “wild” horses on the health of the range. Given the dry start to the summer,[Read More…]
Death Notices: June 18, 2020
Beverly Jane (Purkey) Pierce March 8, 1935 ~ June 12, 2020 Service were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 18 at Meeker United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, hug your Mom. Thelma Jean Dick Dec. 22, 1942 ~ June 15, 2020 Services to be announced.
Jiminy crickets!
Rio Blanco County has an outbreak of Mormon crickets The ground looks like it’s alive at the McKee ranch northwest of Meeker, where an outbreak of “Mormon crickets” is on the march. In the late afternoon and early evening, the insects, which are up to 3 inches long, cover the[Read More…]
News Briefs: June 18, 2020
Enter the July 4th Parade! The theme of the 2020 parade is “FREEDOM”. The annual parade is hosted by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and is held downtown Meeker on Main Street starting at 10 a.m. Anyone can enter the parade — whether you are an individual, an organization, a[Read More…]
Rangely residents hold vigil
Organizers Peter Forbes and Julie Noyes of Rangely told the 20 or so people gathered under the pavilion at Hefley Park in Rangely on Tuesday the event — a vigil to remember Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor and George Floyd — would likely be “anticlimactic.” That’s not what the 200-plus spectators[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County wants to hear from you
The county’s economic development department has set up an online survey to get feedback from county residents who will be affected by the anticipated Colowyo closure. “It’s no secret that our energy industries are facing huge battles not only globally but within our own state,” said RBC Economic Development Director[Read More…]
Summer rodeo series kicks off
The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicked off last Thursday with a great crowd and a large lineup of participants. The 2020 season is a free Thursday rodeo all summer through August. Organizer Regas Halandras, is ”hoping to see an uninterrupted summer of rodeo with people in the stands,” and reminds[Read More…]
Public Notices: June 18, 2020
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Oscar K. Ridgeway, a/k/a Oscar Kenneth Ridgeway, a/k/a Oscar Ridgeway, Deceased Case Number 2020PR4 All persons having claims against the above-named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Rio Blanco County, Colorado on or before October 5,[Read More…]
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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.
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