CRAIG I The Colorado Northwestern Community College automotive and diesel technology program has formally been awarded National Automotive Technicians Education Foundation (NATEF) and Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) Foundation accreditation for maintenance and light repair, automobile service technology and master automobile service technology.
Author: Niki Turner
Letter to the Editor: Leafy spurge rearing its ugly head
Dear Editor: This is the time of year that our world blooms in Rio Blanco County. However one yellow head is a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”: the yellow leafy spurge—and it affects land from Trappers Lake to Kenney Reservoir. Landowners and especially ranchers should be on guard. This exotic invasive[Read More…]
Obituary: Ruth Catherine Keller
Ruth Catherine Keller departed this life on Sunday, June 30, 2019 to join her beloved husband, Glen, and son, Jeffrey, in heavenly splendor. Ruth was born to Elbert and Lydia Lloyd on May 23, 1927, in Glenrock, Wyoming. In 1936, when Ruth was nine years old, the family moved to[Read More…]
Guest Column: Loose Ends
MEEKER I “Why did you move here” is not an inquiry that is often overheard in front of the post office these days. According to newcomers, though, it continues to be one of the first questions they are asked upon their arrival. With the influx of more people who are[Read More…]
Chevron donates to CNCC Foundation
Chevron representatives Mikel Wiley and Kelly Brown present the CNCC Foundation with a check for $25,000 to fund scholarships for students entering Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) fields. Receiving the check are CNCC President Ron Granger and CNCC Foundation Director Sue Samaniego.
Water Law in a Nutshell July 20
RANGELY | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts are hosting a seminar on all aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied in Colorado with former attorney Aaron Clay at the Rangely Fire Protection District Training Center (2121 E. Main) on Saturday, July[Read More…]
Splash-in, CNCC open house July 20
RANGELY | Please plan to attend the 2019 Kenney Reservoir Seaplane Splash-in and Colorado Northwestern Community College Aviation Technology Flight Program open house in Rangely, Colorado, on Saturday, July 20, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Lift-off…
The Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) and RBC Economic Development set up bottle rocket launches at Paintbrush Park and provided aerospace-related educational materials and free popsicles for about 40 Meeker kiddos July 8. CSBR “seeks to promote the growth of space and space-related industries in Colorado,” according to their website.
Obituary: Jonnie C. Coleman
Jonnie C. Coleman, 85, of Yuma, Arizona, passed away peacefully at River Valley Estates Assisted Living in Yuma with family by her side on June 28, 2019. Jonnie was born to Johnny Cecil and Reba Fay Green Davis on Sept. 26, 1933, in Meeker, Colorado. Jonnie went to school in[Read More…]
Stars ‘n’ Stripes 3-on-3 results
MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Stars ‘n’ Stripes 3-on-3 basketball tournament was held at Town Park Thursday, July 4. Results below.
Madison makes Dean’s List at ACC
MEEKER I Spencer Madison, son of Jeff and Nancy Madison of Meeker, has earned a place on the Arapahoe Community College Dean’s List for the 2019 spring semester. This distinction is given to students who have earned a grade point average of 3.5 to 3.749 and who have completed 12[Read More…]
Memorial trail…
On July 6, the Wagon Wheel OHV Club in cooperation with the Blanco Ranger District of the U.S. Forest Service installed a sign at the intersection of Forest Road 263 and Forest Service Trail 2633 dedicating the Alvin Jones Memorial Trail. Twenty-seven family, friends and members of the club attended.[Read More…]
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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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