MEEKER | Over Labor Day weekend, Johnny Rust, a determined participant in the National Western Stock Show (NWSS) Catch-a-Calf project, showcased his talents at the Colorado State Fair. Rust, who is well-known for his dedication to the Catch-a-Calf program, earned impressive results in the show ring, securing 4th place in[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Every mustang finds a home at 2024 Mustang Makeover
MEEKER | The 2024 Meeker Mustang Makeover, held on Aug. 24, will be remembered as a landmark event, shattering records and capturing the hearts of all who attended. From a record-breaking audience turnout to a spectacular auction, this year’s Makeover set a new standard for mustang events across the nation.[Read More…]
Former chief hydrologist of area USGS Presents to White River Alliance
MEEKER | Last week, local water expert Bob Tobin took members of the White River Alliance back in time as he presented his findings during the Alliance’s monthly speaker series. Tobin ran the United States Geological Service in Meeker as the District Sub Chief from 1974 to 1988, and spearheaded[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Aug 25-31, 2024
ARRESTS No arrests this week CALL SUMMARIES 8/24/2024- During District Court proceedings a hacker got into the State system presenting themselves as Rio Blanco County Jail. Inappropriate content was then displayed for all to see who were attending court virtually. 8/25/2024 @ 4:37 pm. A single vehicle injury accident was[Read More…]
Commissioners hear concerns from Rangely resident
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners held a public meeting in Rangely, Colorado, on Aug. 27, 2024. Commissioners Doug Overton and Ty Gates attended in person, while Jennifer O’Hearon joined via Google Meet. During the public comment period, Charles Brady of Rangely expressed disagreement with line item B which[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 5th, 2024
Upcoming concerts at The TANK RANGELY | Tickets, Sept. 21 Alan Mackwell Quartet 8 p.m. Free, Sept. 28 Ars Nova Singers, Open Rehearsal 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Free. Author book signing during Meeker Classic MEEKER | Local author Lou Dean will be signing copies of her books, “The Amazing[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – September 5th, 2024
Thank you to the Meeker Fire Dept. Dear Editor: We would like to send a heartfelt thank you to all of our neighbors that helped us put out a hay fire on our property on Sunday afternoon. They were so helpful while we waited for the Fire Department, and we[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Mountain Valley Bank Summer Festival Pie Baking Contest raises $3,400 for HopeWest
HopeWest thanks the Mountain Valley Bank Summer Festival and all who participated in this year’s pie baking contest. The fundraiser netted $3,400 to support the programs of HopeWest – providing compassionate care and comfort to patients and families in Rio Blanco County during some of life’s most difficult moments. Eight[Read More…]
Proposed Colorado hunting ban on big cats secures spot on November ballot
RBC | A proposed ban on hunting mountain lions, bobcats, and lynx will appear on Colorado’s November ballot, according to the state’s Secretary of State’s Office. The initiative, driven by an animal rights group, aims to end big-cat hunting in the state. The Colorado Wildlife Conservation Project (CWCP), a coalition[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history, No. 64
White River Agency, Colorado. June 12, 1879 Sir: As the three wagons you have purchased by my request for Indians will I understand, soon be here, I ask your authority to retain them for agency use and give the Indians instead those we are using. First being 3½ inch, they[Read More…]
Meeker School Board reviews attendance, enrollment at regular meeting
MEEKER | The Meeker School Board of Education held its regular meeting at the district office last Monday night. Five out of the seven board members were present. Board member Joe Nieslanik and board secretary Hanna Borchard were absent. Borchard was excused as she was chaperoning a sixth-grade field trip[Read More…]
Taylor Draw Dam turbine repair and Zebra Mussels: Rio Blanco Water Conservancy Dist. meeting
RBC | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) board met Wednesday, July 31 in Rangely, Colorado. The August meeting was canceled. Public input included a request for the public to be able to access the monthly meetings by Zoom. Several members of the public were in attendance to learn[Read More…]
