MEEKER | While the number of COVID-19 cases within the Meeker School District (MSD) remains low, and data indicates transmission of the virus in schools is low, quarantine requirements have strained the system. The MSD Board of Education approved a number of new substitute teachers Monday to help fill the[Read More…]
Month: November 2020
Letters to the Editor: Nov 26, 2020
Typhoid Mary Dear Editor: Typhoid Mary was a real person. She was not sick and did not have symptoms of typhoid. She spread the disease to many people. We all want the kids back in school and businesses to open. Everyone needs to do their part to stop the spread[Read More…]
COVID Hopeful
MEEKER | “It is not even the beginning of the end. but it is, perhaps, the end of the beginning.” I often recall these words from Winston Churchill who was announcing a small victory for the Allies. The message from World War II is that we are not finished with[Read More…]
Loose Ends: It’s still about family
MEEKER | The real story of Thanksgiving is rooted in family. No matter what actually transpired between the Native American and the Europeans, who arrived on the shores of this New World, recognition of the importance of family and friends traditionally gathering is clear. No matter one’s material wealth, getting[Read More…]
Farm Bureau receives state award
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau received the Policy Implementation Award of Excellence from the Colorado Farm Bureau (CFB), recognizing the Dance Without Wolves fundraiser hosted to defeat Proposition 114, the ballot initiative that will introduce wolves into Western Colorado. The Dance Without Wolves event raised $34,000 and was[Read More…]
Extra secret santa…
RANGELY | A long-standing Rangely event is going to look a little different this year. After discussing COVID-19 concerns, the Rangely Elks BPOE #1907 decided that they would not be able to hold their annual Children’s Christmas Party in December. Also recognizing that 2020 has been a year where many[Read More…]
And the XMAS CHEER …
Rangely ends season with loss to Dove Creek
RANGELY | The Panther football team’s season concluded with a loss to Dove Creek in the 8-man Colorado State Quarterfinals on Saturday, Nov. 21. The Panthers fell to a final score of 30-12. Although the Panthers did not reach the state championship game and bring home the illustrious state championship[Read More…]
Indians prevail over Cowboys in quarterfinal
MEEKER | Meeker walked into Strasburg ready for a battle. The Cowboys had first possession of the game and took full advantage. Kelton Turner ran the ball down to the 50-yard-line on the kick return and just over four and half minutes later, Jeremy Woodward had the first score of[Read More…]
County Beat: Nov 24 Commissioners Meeting
Editor’s Note: After press time on Tuesday, the CDPHE notified the county that RBC would be moving to yellow status on Nov. 30, rather than red as they had previously indicated. Read our full update at theheraldtimes.com/state-moves-rbc-to-yellow-instead-of-red/rio-blanco-county/ RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners work session Tuesday, Nov. 24 began[Read More…]
Tri-State community solar program advances additional member flexibility
RBC | Members of not-for-profit interstate power supplier Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association will soon have expanded opportunities to pursue community solar projects through a new program developed by Tri-State’s members. Consumer-members of Gunnison County Electric Association in western Colorado stand ready to benefit from the new option. Community solar[Read More…]
RBC to move up on COVID dial
Editor’s Note: After press time on Tuesday, the CDPHE notified the county that RBC would be moving to yellow status on Nov. 30, rather than red as they had previously indicated. Read our full update at theheraldtimes.com/state-moves-rbc-to-yellow-instead-of-red/rio-blanco-county/ RBC | As of Monday, the county had recorded 102 new positive COVID-19[Read More…]
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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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The Rangely Panthers track and field team traveled to Grand Junction this past weekend to compete in the Phil Wertman Invitational. Catch up online at ht1885.com.
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