Although we’re all hoping for more snow to keep us out of drought and fire territory this summer, the first official signs of spring are beginning to pop up, and they are a welcome sight. | PAT DAGGETT PHOTO
Month: March 2021
Let government know who’s boss
RBC | When government fails, it’s the rare public official who says, “Oops. My fault.” That’s human nature, particularly for officials in the public eye who may have to run for office again. No one wants to be held directly responsible for letting the public down. Case in point is[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: March 11, 2021
Peter Pan, Jr. this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council is proud to present four showings of Peter Pan, Jr. at the Meeker High School auditorium on March 11, 12 and 13. Evening performances are at 7 p.m., and Saturday’s matinee will be at 3 p.m. Tickets[Read More…]
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS …
RANGELY | This year WRBM had four six-person volleyball teams and six four-person volleyball teams. Dynasty battled it out and ended the tournament undefeated in both four-person and six-person. Left to right are Brielle Smuts, Norian Edwards, Clint Hill, Angie Hill, Nate Terrin, and Clark Edwards. The WRBM Recreation and[Read More…]
Panthers end wrestling season at regionals
RANGELY I This weekend the Panther wrestling team competed in the regional tournament. This is the tournament that determines who makes it to state. “In a “normal” year, the top four placers of this tournament qualify for the Big Show,” commented head coach JC Chumacero, “and this year they only[Read More…]
MACC’s Peter Pan, Jr. March 11-13, livestream Friday
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group proudly presents Peter Pan, Jr., on Thursday and Friday, March 11 and 12 at 7 p.m. and on Saturday, March 13 at 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium, 550 School St. Admission[Read More…]
READY, SET, RUFF …
C Lazy S Ranch hosted sled dog races this past weekend. The races are put on by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club. | PETE GREGORY PHOTOS
Cowboys enter ‘Sweet 16’ basketball tonight
MEEKER | Last week was a good week for Meeker Cowboy Basketball. They needed Vail Christian to beat Vail Mountain and come away with two wins in the final games of the regular season, and it all worked out in their favor. The major 88-49 win over Hayden had the[Read More…]
Six Cowboys headed to state wrestling tourney
MEEKER | Hosts of the CHSAA 2A Region 1 tournament, the Meeker Cowboys will send six boys to the “Big Show.” Ty Goedert (113 pounds), Trae Kennedy (120), Connor Blunt (145), Kelton Turner (160), Brendan Clatterbaugh (170), and Colby Clatterbaugh (195) are the 2021 Meeker Cowboy State Wrestling qualifiers. “Generally[Read More…]
NRCS projects drought conditions for summer
RBC | Precipitation exceeded the average across much of the state in February, but water users should still be planning for drought conditions this summer, according to the latest projections from the US Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Colorado Snow Survey Supervisor Brian Domonkos said February storms[Read More…]
Letter: My Opinions
Dear Editor: This is in response to comments posted in the local newspaper. Every year family and friends of cattle ranchers in the spring gather together to brand, castrate (male calves) and vaccinate thousands of calves. Without any complaining, finger pointing, paperwork, ( I had to fill out a lot[Read More…]
Letter: Moderna and vaccine doubters
Dear Editor: Throughout the world there is a debate over the COVID virus vaccine. Some doubt that it is necessary because the pandemic is a hoax. Others are afraid to take the vaccine and may be influenced by “news” raising skepticism. On the other hand, Moderna (the inventor and maker[Read More…]
Come say hi!
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
15 hours ago
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
3 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
4 days ago
Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
5 days ago
A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
5 days ago
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
6 days ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
6 days ago
