The roster of dogs at the Meeker Classic Championship Sheepdog Trials boasts a variety of backgrounds and circumstances. They hail from all parts of the world, descend from a long line of proven dogs or just possess an innate instinct to gather and move stock, but each dog will face[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Task force to offer proposal for old elementary school; input encouraged
MEEKER | The Meeker Community Center Task Force will present a detailed proposal Monday for repurposing the old elementary school in downtown Meeker as a community center for youth, adults and seniors. The public meeting will be at 1 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Commissioners’ Hearing Room in the[Read More…]
‘Deer Hunting 101’ offered free by CPW for novice deer hunters in state
Every hunting season brings novice mule deer hunters into the field, eager to learn and have a successful hunt. For new hunters who may not have a mentor, or experienced hunters that are looking for an edge, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will host a free Mule Deer Hunting 101 class[Read More…]
New faculty joins Rangely School District
RANGELY I The RE-4 Rangely School District would like to welcome the following new instructors to Rangely and welcome back returners to the district holding new positions this fall: Rangely Junior/Senior High School Kyle Boydstun, RJSHS STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) instructor, will teach integrated physics and chemistry, human anatomy[Read More…]
Obituary: Lillian Nelson Peacock
Sweet Lillian Nelson Peacock joined her loving husband, Harry Peacock, soon after his passing. Lillian was born to Verland Silas (Bill) Nelson and LaVerda Timothy Nelson in Roosevelt, Utah, where she was also raised. She met the love of her life, Harry Peacock, when she was working in a local[Read More…]
Two new events added to Meeker Classic schedule
The Meeker Classic has added two new evening events to a week already loaded with activities.
RE-1 School District Supply List
MEEKER I Meeker Elementary School 2013-2014 suggested School Supply List
DOI OKs 2014 health insurance rates
RBC I The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) has reviewed and approved 541 new health insurance plans from 18 statewide carriers to offer personal coverage to consumers and small businesses starting January 1, 2014.
Suicides high in national parks; Monument near top
RBC I Many of us are attracted to nature, expansive views and wild settings, so it’s not surprising that this year millions will come West to visit our spectacular national parks. Almost all will go back home to talk of the wonders of the mountains and the brilliant stars at[Read More…]
Encana Oil and Gas gives Rangely schools $10,500 grant
For the second year in a row, Encana Oil & Gas, Inc. has awarded the Rangely School District with a $10,500 grant dedicated to helping enhance the innovation and creativity in Rangely classrooms.
Rifle shooting range closed for repairs
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife started making major improvements to the shooting range at the West Rifle Creek State Wildlife Area beginning Monday, and the range has been closed due to the work.
OHV Show and Shine…
Roughly 100 off-highway vehicle (OHV) riders took part in last weekend’s Colorado OHV Coalition’s (COHVCO)’s second annual White River OHV Rendezvous in Meeker.