A group of Rangely OHV Adventure Rally participants enjoyed tours of the Rangely area on April 30 and May 1. Watch for a report on the economic impact for local restaurants and hotels in next week’s edition. ROY GILBERT COURTESY photos
Year: 2021
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Separating the good from the bad in Rio Blanco bugs
PRESS RELEASE | Special to the Herald Times RBC | Rio Blanco residents had their “antennae up” as bug expert Nina Louden from the Colorado Department of Agriculture — Insectary shared her observations and knowledge about how to put bugs to work and save money for Rio Blanco County and[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: May 6, 2021
Oldtimers Association meeting May 8 RBC | There will be an Old Timers Association meeting on May 8 at 2:30 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center at 525 Park St. The meeting is an open invitation to anyone with an interest in the future plans and activities of the Rio[Read More…]
Track team competition starts today with pole vaulting
MEEKER | Head coach John Strate has a stacked coaching staff for the 2021 track season, after missing track all of last year, they are looking forward to this season. This year Greg Cravens is the throwing coach, Kris Casey high jump and hurdles, Terrence Casias coaches distance running, Marki[Read More…]
2021 livestock judging season is real
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4H Livestock Judging team was able to get down the road on April 9 for the first trip of the season. The team made it to Laramie on Friday and got in some live practice classes at the University of Wyoming Animal Science Research[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys add new sport
MEEKER | Lady Cowboys have a new sport in 2021, Golf! Head Coach Amanda Back is in her first year of coaching so this is a monumental year for Lady Cowboy Golf. “It’s very exciting for us to have a golf team,” said Back. The team has three freshmen on[Read More…]
CCCS names Dr. Lisa Jones next CNCC president
RBC | Monday, April 26, Colorado Community College System (CCCS) Chancellor Joe Garcia announced the selection of Dr. Lisa Jones as the next president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC). Dr. Jones will assume the presidency on July 15, 2021. She will succeed Ron Granger, who is retiring at the[Read More…]
Meeker Classic will extend competition a full day in 2021
MEEKER | When September rolls around the Meeker Classic will be adding an additional day to their typical five-day sheepdog trial. “One might think of it as a post COVID trial with an extra day thrown in as a big thank you to all of our friends,” said board chair Regas[Read More…]
Mother’s Day – Let’s Celebrate
MEEKER | A year ago, I was bemoaning a Mother’s Day without family gatherings, dining out, and similar celebrations. May 2020 was still early in the days of COVID restrictions and we didn’t know what to expect or what to do. I think many of us thought it would be[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 6, 2021
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • The North Side and South Side cattle round-up are meeting next week according to captains Lee Peterson and Clarence Lamb. • Wind! Dust! More wind and dust. • Jack Deveraux’s barn, corrals, and some farm implements were lost after burning brush got[Read More…]
Recall hearing Thursday, May 6 at 3 p.m.
RBC | The recall petition protest hearing for Commissioner Gary Moyer will be held Thursday, May 6, at 3 p.m. in the third floor hearing room at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse. There is no call-in option, but the meeting will be live streamed to YouTube at https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=OwitX_Ju8MM. Or visit[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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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/
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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.
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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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