RANGELY | On Friday, Oct. 30, the Hayden Tigers rolled into Rangely looking to dethrone the Panthers from atop the Western Slope 8-man conference league. The Panthers were determined to not let this happen and came away with the 44-6 victory over the Tigers. As usual for the season, the[Read More…]
Month: November 2020
Cowboys defeat Bruins at homecoming
Meeker | For the second time this season the Cowboys shut out an opponent. The Cedaredge Bruins struggled to get their offense going against the Meeker defense and the Cowboys came away with a definitive 44-0 win. This season the Cowboys have only allowed 22 points scored but racked up[Read More…]
Unofficial Rio Blanco County Election Results ~ Nov. 3, 2020
10:19 p.m. The final results for tonight have been released. See below. Approximately 80 ballots are left to count. More results will be posted tomorrow by noon. *** 9:21 p.m. The second round of results is now available. See below. The updated results for ballot measures for term limits on[Read More…]
White River Roundup (Chuckwagon and Radino senior nutrition programs) Aug. 26 commissioner work session recording and transcript
Listen to the work session recording and read the transcript from Aug. 26, when commissioners discussed meal transport and more, here: https://otter.ai/s/DBbQdNkTR8C2JxOJRi6_gQ?t=259s After residents attended a workshop last Wednesday morning to express concerns, commissioners stated no significant changes would be made to the program.
Brooklyn Hickey: Becky Dubbert Memorial Scholarship Recipient
RANGELY | First-year dental hygiene student Brooklyn Hickey was named the 2020-2021 Becky Dubbert Memorial Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) Scholar. This scholarship honors long-time executive assistant to the President and PTK supporter Becky Dubbert who passed away in early 2018. Scholarship recipients must be active in the Beta Epsilon Tau[Read More…]
New Trustee …
At Tuesday’s town board meeting in Rangely, Tim Webber, director of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, was sworn in to fill a vacant seat on the board.
Low attendance a concern for future district funding
MEEKER | Meeker High School art instructor Ben Quinn presented a slideshow of the art contest submissions that earned Meeker students three state-level Gold Key awards on one national silver medal at Monday’s meeting of the Meeker Board of Education. He also said the school’s art students were invited to[Read More…]
2020 Elk Bugling Contest Results
Meeker | The Meeker Police Department would like to thank all of our participants for coming out and having fun with us. A special thanks to former Chief Phil Stubblefield for helping out, to judges Jarett Waldref, Austin Seely and Jeff McGuire, and to Stan Wyatt for donating door prizes.[Read More…]
WREA Crew Assists Wildfire Power Restoration Efforts
RBC | When electric cooperatives send a call for help, it is answered with a resounding “we are on our way” by neighboring coops. Whether it be hurricane damage in the southeast or fire damage at WREA’s neighboring Mountain Parks Electric, dedicated lineman are quick to volunteer to help restore[Read More…]
Natl. Monument museum collection finds home at Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
DINOSAUR | In July of 2020, more than 6,000 paleontological, archaeological, historical, and biological specimens were moved from Dinosaur National Monument to the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, located in nearby Vernal, Utah. Fourteen monument staff members, three Geoscientist in the Parks interns, five volunteers, and[Read More…]
2020 Meeker Craft and Gift Show Nov. 6 and 7
UPDATE 3:45pm Thursday November 5, 2020: This event has been cancelled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. UPDATE 3:45pm Thursday November 5, 2020: This event has been cancelled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. RBC | The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of[Read More…]
ERBM district board hears updates on significant pool leak
RBC | ERBM Executive Director Sean VonRoenn’s presentation to the district’s Board of Directors on Oct. 20 included the latest on “a significant amount” of water leaking from the Meeker Rec Center Lap Pool. A memo distributed at the meeting detailed information about the leak including a timeline of when[Read More…]
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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.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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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.
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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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