Your news roundup: March 14, 2024

Your community news roundup: March 14, 2024

Hello, hooray, and Happy Pi Day (3.14)! We officially made it through another time change, and even though the weather backslid into winter this week, it’s nice to know warmer days are on the way!

*cue nature documentary narrator voice*

Change is on the horizon for more than the weather. Here at the Herald, we are anticipating several changes as we transition to nonprofit status.

A necessary part of this process is getting more community members directly involved. Here are a few ways you can help continue our community story.

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Whew, that was heavy. I kinda feel like I’m waiting to see a baby antelope get swallowed whole by an alligator. Let’s balance it out.

PO-TAY-TOES

Now, to the news!


Happening tomorrow!

Black Sulphur Tavern is officially opening! You can read more about the new eatery in this piece from the March 7 edition. Stop by 364 7th Street tomorrow evening for food, drink specials, and giveaways!

Thanks for advertising, Black Sulphur Tavern!

The front page.


A few headlines.

SPRING—LOADING…
Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice… Read more.
SPRING—LOADING…
Members of the Rio Blanco Golf Association got a jump on spring this past week as volunteers shoveled and blew the snow off the greens. The winter’s snow and ice… Read more.
BMS students take history projects to next level
By Kris CaseySpecial to the Herald Times Thirty-one Barone Middle School eighth graders traveled to Mesa University on Saturday, March 9, to compete in the Western Slope Regional History Day… Read more.
BMS students take history projects to next level
By Kris CaseySpecial to the Herald Times Thirty-one Barone Middle School eighth graders traveled to Mesa University on Saturday, March 9, to compete in the Western Slope Regional History Day… Read more.
Roads and trails discussions dominate commissioners’ meeting
Roads and trails dominated the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday. Representing homeowners at the Ridge Estates subdivision, resident Sherri Halandras returned to the board to ask the commissioners once again to add… Read more.
Roads and trails discussions dominate commissioners’ meeting
Roads and trails dominated the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday. Representing homeowners at the Ridge Estates subdivision, resident Sherri Halandras returned to the board to ask the commissioners once again to add… Read more.

Looking for a new opportunity?

Be sure to check out the help wanted section!

– If you’re looking for a summer job, seasonal openings are starting to pop up–ERBM Recreation & Park District in Meeker and the Town of Rangely are both hiring seasonal help.

– Meeker School District is seeking educators at all three schools.

– If you’re an animal lover, the Town of Rangely is looking for a shelter technician. You can find more details in the ad on page 6.

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Sports digest.

Meeker Arrowbusters
The S3DA Colorado Triple Crown Series was held in Grand Junction where youth needed to attend three of four shoots to win a buckle. The Meeker Arrowbusters held their ground… Read more.
Meeker Arrowbusters
The S3DA Colorado Triple Crown Series was held in Grand Junction where youth needed to attend three of four shoots to win a buckle. The Meeker Arrowbusters held their ground… Read more.
MHS girls’ golf tees off season
The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some… Read more.
MHS girls’ golf tees off season
The Cowboys played in their first golf tournament in the spring at Chipeta, “it was a bit of a cloudy and windy day but it was awesome to see some… Read more.
MHS Wrestling Awards
The varsity wrestlers earned letters and a handful of additional Cowboys earned special recognition. Notably, Judd Harvey earned Most Valuable, Most Dedicated for the second year, Most Wins and for… Read more.
MHS Wrestling Awards
The varsity wrestlers earned letters and a handful of additional Cowboys earned special recognition. Notably, Judd Harvey earned Most Valuable, Most Dedicated for the second year, Most Wins and for… Read more.
MHS Basketball Awards
The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable… Read more.
MHS Basketball Awards
The Meeker High School girls’ basketball team hosted their basketball awards for the 2023-2024 season. (Left to right) Taylor Garcia earned Western Slope Honorable Mention, Ellie Hossack Western Slope Honorable… Read more.
RHS GIRLS End season at State
Once again, the Rangely High School lady Panthers basketball team battled their way to the state championship in Denver. They ended a wildly successful season the ninth-ranked 2A Division team… Read more.
RHS GIRLS End season at State
Once again, the Rangely High School lady Panthers basketball team battled their way to the state championship in Denver. They ended a wildly successful season the ninth-ranked 2A Division team… Read more.

Thanks for advertising, Meeker Mustang Makeover!

Typo of the week

There was a lot of snort-laughing (SO attractive) when I found this … in the print edition, after we could do nothing about it. Of COURSE.

“Success is stumbling from failure to failure with no loss of ENTHUSIASN. ~ Winston Churchill “

The irony! Apologies to our anonymous advertiser who puts these great quotes in! Failure to failure, I suppose.

In other news …

– Did you get your ballot for the Town of Meeker election? Read through our candidate Q&A before casting your vote!
– Don’t miss the Shamrock Pool Party at the Meeker Recreation Center Pool tomorrow from 10 a.m. to noon. Additional details and more community events in this week’s Community Calendar.
– Chloe Filfred recently returned from her LDS mission assignment in Riverside, California. Welcome back!
– Mountain Sage Therapeutics, who we profiled a few weeks back, hosted their grand opening and ribbon cutting at their downtown location. Here’s a photo and more details.

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Hopefully you’re more excited for St. Patrick’s Day than Bernie is!

Check out this week’s edition for lots more news!

Wishing you lots of yummy po-tay-toes this weekend,

Caitlin


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