Do you have home movies of Rangely and the region from the 1950s, 60s and 70s? The Tank Center for Sonic Arts seeks home movie footage to include in a film project exploring the history of the area and the Tank itself. Home movie clips will become part of the[Read More…]
Month: March 2021
Cook to transition back to town clerk
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker will begin a search for a new town manager following the resignation of Town Clerk Amy Tupy and the voluntary shift back to that position by current Town Manager Lisa Cook. Tupy has been hired by White River Electric Association. Trustees discussed hiring a[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR: March 18, 2021
Ineffective Dear Editor: Yelling, aggressive insults and threats of attrition are the hallmarks of an uneducated, ineffective manager. Chuck Ewald MA, MSMeeker Thank you, Mr. Moyer Dear Editor: As someone who has known Mr. Moyer since high school, I can tell you he has taken on this job out of[Read More…]
Destiny and dedication: Bryce Purkey
RBC | “With my dad being a butcher and both my grandads being butchers, I guess I was destined to be a butcher,” said Bryce Purkey, reflecting on his 88 years of history in Meeker, raising his family, running the Purkey Packing plant, developing strong community bonds, and persevering through[Read More…]
LEVEL BLUE …
Changes to reporting requirements kicked Rio Blanco County into Level Blue over the weekend. More on the new restrictions at covid19.colorado.gov/covid-19-dial. Vaccinations are well underway; phase 1.B.4 opens Friday, March 19, 2021. RBC Health Vaccination Clinic Schedules
DAYS GONE BY: March 18, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Celebrations will take place this week in honors of St. Patricks’s Day. I. G. Mitchell is supervising the building of the new hotel, which is moving at a steady pace. The White River Stock Growers’ association will meet on April 14 at 2 o’clock. The[Read More…]
CNCC staff members receive CCCS Commitment to Excellence awards
RBC | Colorado Northwestern Community College staff Jessica Wollman, Angie Kenney, TIffany Douglas and Dwaine Chesser were among 56 employees from 13 colleges and system offices to be 2021 Colorado Community College System Commitment to Excellence award honorees. “CCCS’s Commitment to Excellence Awards provides an opportunity to say “thank you”[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: March 16, 2021
RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, the Board of County Commissioners heard from several Rangely residents who have drafted three resolutions, two for the Town of Rangely and one for the county. They asked the board to consider adopting the county resolution, which they believe would “make a statement” about[Read More…]
Rangely residents to present sanctuary resolutions
RANGELY | Three Rangely residents have drafted two “sanctuary resolutions” for the Rangely Board of Trustees to consider and one for the Rio Blanco County Commissioners. Following review by a local “focus group,” residents Elaine Urie, Dan Eddy and Susie Berardi of Rangely, drafters of the proposed resolutions, have presented[Read More…]
FINDING NEVERLAND …
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group put on four delightful performances of Peter Pan, Jr. last weekend, with Dexter Chinn playing the lead role of Peter. Other favorite storybook characters also made an appearance on-stage, including the rapscallion Captain Hook and his pirate crew The cast[Read More…]
Obituary: Hazel Sizemore Edwards
Sept. 17, 1927 ~ March 13, 2021 Hazel Edwards, 93, a lifelong resident of Rio Blanco County passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. Hazel was born in Meeker, Colorado, to parents Oscar and Lulu Sizemore. She was raised with two older brothers Roscoe Sizemore, Roy Sizemore, and younger sister Thelma[Read More…]
MHS basketball wraps season in Sweet 16
MEEKER | The 2021 Cowboy basketball season came to close last Friday in Peyton. The Cowboys, who were playing in the sweet 16, traveled to Peyton to take on the Panthers. It was a close first half, tied up 22 all going into the third quarter. “Their athleticism at the[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.
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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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