RBC I I believe the greatest threat to our nation is the unwillingness of the current administration to stop the uncontrolled influx of unvaccinated, unvetted people across our southern border who are being transported throughout our nation. FY2020 — 345,880, FY2021—1,472,655. That’s an increase of 325.8% It would be illogical[Read More…]
Month: September 2021
Letter: Thanks from Rangely museum
Dear Editor: To the Rangely community: Another EPIC Septemberfest 2021! A big thank you to Tim Webber and the Western Rio Blanco Park and Rec. District crew! This event is always a big win every year. We at the museum have a big thank you list and please know that[Read More…]
Letter: Merz running for school district
Dear Editor: My name is Tonya Merz and I would like to take a moment and introduce myself as a candidate for the Meeker School Board. Meeker has been my family’s home for the last six years. I live here with my husband of 17 years, Chris, and our two[Read More…]
Letter: Thank you to Corner Market crew
Dear Editor: Thank you to Mac, Norma and the crew at the new Corner Market at the Hwy. 13 and 64 intersection. They provided the walkway mats for the gravel pathway from the parking area into the Meeker Classic 2021 main event area. We all appreciate someone that can make[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Yellowstone National Park
MEEKER I For a week in September, we had the joy of visiting our country’s oldest national park, Yellowstone, established in 1872. Prior visits have always been fun but this one included a reunion with my siblings whom I rarely see. Some visitors feel the famous “Old Faithful” geyser is[Read More…]
PIANO MAN …
Ed Ranum has been traveling to Meeker from Fort Collins to tune and repair pianos for more than 15 years, usually once in the spring and once in the fall. Tuning should be completed annually, but Ranum was also able to fix numerous wonky keys on a 100-year-old upright during[Read More…]
Cowboys in top 10 after Cedaredge win
MEEKER I Cedaredge got a double dose of the Cowboys over the weekend, first losing to volleyball then being mercy ruled by the football team with seven minutes left in the third quarter. “It was a good start to the game,” began Shane Phelan, Meeker Cowboy head coach, “special teams[Read More…]
PMC statement on mandates
MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center is actively involved in navigating the federal and state (via CDPHE and State Board of Health) COVID-19 vaccine mandates for healthcare workers and facilities. Our administration, infection control, compliance and quality risk departments are engaged in meetings with the CDC, CDPHE, CHA and WHA daily[Read More…]
News Notes: September 23
MACC art school MEEKER | Thursday Art School, hosted by the Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, is back! Kids ages 5–14 can attend every other Thursday for fun projects and a snack! Art schools are scheduled for Sept. 30, Oct. 14 and 28, and Nov 4 and 11 from 4–5:30[Read More…]
COVID update: 29 new cases, one hospitalization, one death
RBC I For the week of Sept. 13-19, 2021, Rio Blanco County Public Health is reporting 29 new COVID-19 cases and one new hospital admission, as well as one death. There have been 876 total cases reported in RBC to date. Active outbreaks have been reported. Total, six Rio Blanco[Read More…]
2021 Rio Blanco County Fair Results: Part 1
Provided by RBC Extension Office CHAMPION ANIMALS Beef: Grand Champion – Corbin Lucero Reserve Champion – Kaden Franklin Sheep: Grand Champion – Ryann Mergelman Reserve Champion – Tatumn Kennedy Goat: Grand Champion – Nick Gates Reserve Champion – Cienna Rogers Swine: Grand Champion – Ryann Mergelman Reserve Champion – Kastyn[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Hard lessons
Why is this such a hard lesson, one we have to learn over and over again throughout our lifetimes? It starts when we’re children, learning about touching hot stoves and going too fast downhill on a bike. By adulthood, hopefully we’ve learned not to touch the hot stove and how[Read More…]
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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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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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