MEEKER | Colorado girls wrestling pioneers Cody Pfau and Lauryn Bruggink-Edmonds, attended the Meeker Community Wrestling Club fundraiser barbecue at the historic Green Cabins last Friday, then presented “Wrestling on the White” — an all-girls wrestling clinic — Saturday morning. Pfau wrestled for Meeker High School her freshman year and[Read More…]
Month: July 2021
State of the River: Part 1
RBC I Seven years since the first major algae bloom affected the White River, much is still unknown about what exactly causes the blooms, and by extension, how they can be remediated/mitigated in the future. The earliest report of significant algae blooms in the river, noted in the HT was[Read More…]
LIVESTOCK SKILLATHON…
On Saturday, June 10 area 4-H and FFA members enjoyed learning and competing at a Livestock Skillathon hosted and sponsored by Bonnie Long-Bilbao. Special thanks goes out to Sylvia at Get Your Stitch On and the parents and leaders who helped make the day a success. | ROXIE FROMANG PHOTO
MVB annual philanthropic festival changes season, returns to original location
Summer Festival set for Aug. 28 MEEKER | Mountain Valley Bank’s popular “fall festival” will return for the 17th year with a few changes, starting with the season. The festival has always been held the last weekend in September. The timing has put the event — which provides an opportunity[Read More…]
RBC, BLM land return to Stage 1 fire restrictions
RBC | Rio Blanco County and BLM land returned to Stage 1 fire restrictions on Wednesday, July 14. White River National Forest was already in Stage 1. PROHIBITIONS: 1. Building, maintaining, attending, or using a fire, campfire, or stove fire. 36 CFR 261.52 (a) This includes charcoal barbecues and grills[Read More…]
WINNERS, WINNERS …
This year, competition for best Fourth of July parade float was particularly steep, with more entries than ever before. Here are the 2021 winners: SOPHIA GOEDERT/CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
Letter: Donations make 2021 Galapagos trip possible
Dear Editor: Hello Meeker, through your generous donations, the Meeker International Ecology Program is heading to the Galapagos Islands, finally! When you read this, we will already be thoroughly engaged in learning on the Islands. Our first stop will be the Santa Cruz Highlands where we will become more familiar[Read More…]
Camping: Back to basics
MEEKER | Camping: Back to the Basics by Kaye Sullivan One of the key reasons I have always loved camping is that it takes you back to the basics of life. Required is tolerance for no quick hot water, instant coffee, comfy bed and no dishwasher or disposal. Plus you’re[Read More…]
21 new cases of COVID-19
RBC | For the week of July 5-11, there have been 21 new reported cases of COVID-19 with no new hospital admissions. According to Public Health, there is community spread of the Delta variant. Updated data analysis of the variant shows 8-10% of cases require emergency medical treatment. Just over[Read More…]
County Beat-July 13 meeting report
RBC | Commissioners Jeff Rector and Ty Gates participated in several work sessions Tuesday prior to the regular meeting of the Board of County Commissioners. IT Director Trevor Nielsen said they are working on a plan that will allow the county to move some broadband customers currently using the Oak[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: The duck test
Years ago I sat in a leadership meeting where the instructor admonished the group with the following words of advice: “if everyone you encounter says you’re a jackass, instead of blaming them and whining about how mean they are, it’s probably a good time to take a look in the[Read More…]
Seaplanes return to Kenney Reservoir July 17 for Splash-In
RANGELY | Don’t miss the annual Seaplane Splash-in at Kenney Reservoir this Saturday. After missing 2020, the seaplanes are returning in 2021. Organizer Ray Hawkins said he expects two or three seaplanes to participate. An aerial bingo contest is expected to draw in land aircraft as well. Tennis balls for[Read More…]
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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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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