MEEKER | The word is out, the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series finals is the place to be this week. The series is tight in all the competitions but the bull riding is going out with a bang. For the second week in a row the bull riding saw no winners[Read More…]
Month: August 2020
New confirmed COVID-19 case in Rangely
Rio Blanco County Public Health has announced a new laboratory-confirmed positive case in Rio Blanco County. The new case is in Rangely. This is the 21st case in the county. There are now 12 active cases, 9 recovered, and zero hospitalizations. The new case changes the school districts’ 14-day counts[Read More…]
Lucero wins grand champ
RBC | Corbin Lucero has been participating in 4-H since he was 5-years-old, starting as a “Cloverbud.” He has been showing livestock since he was 8, but this year marks his first time winning grand champion for beef in Rio Blanco County. “I was speechless, it was amazing. It was[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Aug. 13, 2020
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • A Grand river fruit man was in this week with a load of peaches. The ordinance licensing hucksters is not yet in effect, but likely will be by the 7th of September. In view of the fact that the postoffice store (and at[Read More…]
Arnold to play golf at Northeastern Junior College in Sterling
MEEKER | Meeker High School 2020 alumnus Phil Arnold has committed to Northeastern Junior College in Sterling, Colorado and play golf in the fall and spring seasons. He received a small scholarship, as well, according to mother Priscilla Sheridan. Arnold signed his commitment letter in July and will begin practice[Read More…]
Cowboy golf plays 3 tourneys in first 10 days of season
MEEKER | Cowboy Golf jumped right into the season with three tournaments in the first 10 days of the season. “The guys did well for only having two or three days of practice and I am proud of their effort,” began head coach Willy Theos, ”having a few extra[Read More…]
High temps and low humidity cause numerous problems for water users, recreation and fish
RBC | Officials with Colorado Parks and Wildlife are working to address a number of water and recreation issues across the northwest part of the state. As high temperatures and low humidity have fueled wildfires in the region, they are also causing significant issues for water users, water recreation, and[Read More…]
County Beat: Term limits expected to appear on Nov. ballot
RBC | Term limits for elected county officials are expected to appear on the November ballot, but we won’t know until next week’s meeting in Rangely exactly which elected offices will be subject to change. Currently, there are no term limits on any elected offices in the county — commissioner,[Read More…]
Sounds of Meeker Part 4: The Airport
MEEKER | One of the distinct sounds of Meeker, perhaps surprisingly, are planes and helicopters flying overhead. It seems to me we’ve been listening to more planes this summer, so I wondered if we’re possibly getting more visitors. This question caused me to realize that I don’t know anything about[Read More…]
OPINION: Fighting western wildfires
RBC | It is the height of fire season in the American West, with temperatures at triple-digits across the Great Basin and lightning-ladened monsoons sweeping the arid landscape. Thus, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and interagency, state and local allies are fighting wildfires to protect natural resources, neighbors, and[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Water measuring devices
What is the standard water measuring device for the Colorado Division of Water Resources (DWR)? There are several other types of measuring devices, including electronic flow meters, but the Parshall Flume is most commonly used. A Parshall Flume might be the most recognizable measuring device readily available. With an[Read More…]
Obituary: Kenneth Elmo Harrison
Jan. 5, 1936 ~ July 27, 2020 Ken died peacefully surrounded by family at his summer home in Meeker, Colorado, on July 27, 2020, at age 84. Born Jan. 5, 1936, in Rifle, Colorado, to Lambert Elmo and Ruth Murdock Harrison, little brother “buddy” to older sisters Shirley and Ruth.[Read More…]
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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.
3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
5 days ago
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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