Rio Blanco County is seeking a Vendor for the 2020 Rio Blanco County Columbine Park Panels. The intent of this Invitation for Bid (the “IFB”) is to have a Vendor submit a written response to specifically address the fee required to supply 136 Equine Panels. The Bid Documents must be received[Read More…]
Year: 2020
Moon named to Dean’s List, Natl. Honor Society
MEEKER | Allison Moon, daughter of Jason and Stephany Moon of Meeker, has been named to the Dean’s List for the fall semester at Northern Arizona University and has been accepted as a member of the National Honor Society. Moon is pursuing a degree in microbiology. Special to the Herald[Read More…]
NEW YEAR’S BABY …
RANGELY | The first Rio Blanco County baby of the new year and the new decade arrived at 6:52 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020, at Community Hospital in Grand Junction, Colorado. Remus Azrael LeFevre, weighing 6 lbs. 9 oz., was welcomed by his parents Nicholas LeFevre and Jasmine DeFreitas[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys win at home
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys dominated the Little Snake Rattlers 59-43 at home last Saturday. “We started a little slow in the first quarter,” commented head coach Jamie Rogers, “then we came to play.” At the end of the first quarter Little Snake was up 14-10, but by halftime the[Read More…]
RBC wrestlers to compete in Tournament of Champions
RBC | Meeker wrestlers will return to the mats Thursday at home for a dual with West Grand, then head to Vernal Friday and Saturday along with Rangely High School wrestlers and 36 other teams from a three-state region. The annual Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah, will be the[Read More…]
RBC Yearly Call Review: Jan. 9, 2020
January-December, 2019 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 25,893 phone calls last year including 1,429 911 calls, 2,994 calls for Meeker PD and dispatchers placed 8,105 outgoing calls. A total of 8,866 calls for service were created. Note the department breakdown of calls may differ from the total number reported due to[Read More…]
Cowboys 1-5 on season
MEEKER | The Cowboys wrapped up Christmas break by hosting the Little Snake Rattlers Saturday, Jan. 4; losing 60-42 they are now 1-5 for the season. “We didn’t shoot well,” said head coach Klark Kindler, “puts pressure on the rest of the game.” Junior Spud White and seniors Elijah Deming[Read More…]
Tri-State announces 10-year plan to close Colowyo Mine, Craig Station power plant
RBC | Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, which owns Colowyo Mine and the Craig Station power plant, announced Thursday that the 427-megawatt Unit 1 will close by the end of 2025; and the 410-megawatt Unit 2 and the 448-megawatt Unit 3 will close by 2030. Colowyo Mine operations are expected[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Jan. 9, 2020
– Membership Blitz at the Meeker Recreation Center, Jan. 2–15. Get your annual membership for 50% off during the Blitz! Discount runs from 5 a.m. Jan. 2 though 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 15. No exceptions. Call 970-878-3403 for more info. ERBM Recreation and Park District – WRBM’s 2020 annual membership[Read More…]
National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day today, Jan. 9
RBC | Jan. 9 of each year is set aside as National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. This day reminds citizens to recognize and thank the men and women who protect and serve our communities on a daily basis. National L.E.A.D. was started by Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.), a non-profit[Read More…]
CPW confirms wolf presence
RBC | Even as the Colorado Secretary of State announced Monday that the “Restoration of Gray Wolves” initiative qualified for the 2020 General Election ballot, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials in Northwest Colorado are investigating an eyewitness report in October of six large canids traveling together (see video at the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan. 2, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The Pioneers: J.W. Hugus & Company, Inc. Prices Right. Goods Right. We Are All Right. We realize that times are “hard,” and will sell you the best of goods at lowest living prices. Trade at home and save time and money. Support home[Read More…]
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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.
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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