First, some news from our family to yours. We’re thrilled to announce that Lucas and Haley Turner have added a new baby to the family. Emmy Rose arrived Monday evening. All is well and we are grateful. Also, Caitlin Walker will be out for a few weeks for a necessary[Read More…]
Month: September 2021
Possible plans for Town Hall third floor
MEEKER I With Mayor pro tem Travis Day at the helm, the Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular meeting Tuesday, Sept. 21. Chris Lockwood requested a “five minute tour” of the third floor of town hall. The board discussed the possibility of the Meeker Chamber moving its offices to[Read More…]
2022 Radon Video and Poster Contest now open
RBC I The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment invites students to participate in the 2022 National Radon Video and Poster contests. Students have the opportunity to creatively educate people about indoor radon risks, win cash prizes, and have their artwork and videos distributed across the state or country.[Read More…]
Rangely trustees updated on marketing efforts, outreach
RANGELY I Rangely’s Town Board of Trustees met Sept. 14 for a meeting that made major progress official for Rangely and shared important information about upcoming projects. Jeannie Caldwell, marketing/economic development coordinator, was present to showcase her recent work and to seek approval for further development on the horizon. Highlights,[Read More…]
Cabin Fire east of Meeker 100% contained
MEEKER I The Cabin Fire was a small fire east of Meeker on the Blanco Ranger District. The fire was determined to be the result of a ‘holdover,’ or lightning strike that smoldered and remained undetected until warm, dry weather increased fuel receptivity. It became visible and was reported on[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 23
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Asparagus is the oldest known plant that has been used as food. • If everybody who talks in favor of cooperation would put it into effect to the extent of their power a difference would soon be apparent. • A serious accident happened[Read More…]
MUSTANGS WIN 30-6 …
Duffers looking for way to state
MEEKER I On Monday the entire Meeker Cowboy golf team went to Craig after a great practice in Rangely on Friday where golf course manager Chris Hejl allowed them to work on their short game and play their golf-off. “It really seemed to pay off as we had our lowest[Read More…]
Tough loss for softball
MEEKER I It was a short but tough week for Cowboy softball. The team traveled to Rifle Thursday for a non-league game, losing to a ranked 4A team, 10-0. “It was a tough loss against Rifle on Thursday night,” began head coach Kendal Bergman, “the defense performed well backing up[Read More…]
Panthers fall to Bulldogs in final minutes of game
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers went on another long bus ride last week to take on the 10th ranked Calhan Bulldogs. The Panthers played a strong first half and went into halftime leading 14-0. The team was led by Keihlan Myers who had 14 carries for 144 yards. Timothy Scoggins,[Read More…]
Obituary: Donna Mae (Vesely) Stewart
May 29, 1934 ~ Sept. 15, 2021 Donna Mae (Vesely) Stewart, 87, of Rangely, Colorado, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2021. She was born on May 29, 1934, to Frank and Mabel Vesely on their homestead in a beautiful valley between Clark, Colorado, and Hahns Peak, Colorado, in a[Read More…]
Opinion: It’s time to stop shipping water across the Rockies
RBC I It was 1952 when the cities of Aurora and Colorado Springs first started gobbling up water rights in a remote, high mountain valley on the state’s Western Slope. The valley is called Homestake, and now, those same cities want even more of its pure water. In western Colorado,[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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