RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife will once again sponsor guided hikes in 27 of their 42 state parks on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Cloverbuds
MEEKER I The Meeker 4-H Cloverbud program invites children ages 5-7 to come experience scrapbooking, art and crafts, photography, cake decorating, baking, leathercraft, gardening, nature, camping, animals and much, much more! For more information contact the CSU Extension Office at 970-878-9490.
Rangely School Board sets dress code, talks math
RANGELY I The Rangely School Board met Dec. 16 to discuss changes in direction for a district dress code policy, high school math offerings and the 2013/14 audit report.
MDS winter concert shows off school bands; debut for new music director
MEEKER I Jeff Hemingson, the new music director for Barone Middle School and Meeker High School, made his debut at the winter music concert at the MHS auditorium on Dec. 17 with a performance of challenging and intriguing compositions.
State doing away with ‘Wildlife Zones,’ reduced night speeds
RBC I House Bill 10-1238 directed the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) to establish highway Wildlife Zones where there is an increased presence of wildlife near the roadway, with signage that doubles fines for all traffic infractions within the zones.
Pitching clinic…
The Colorado Northwestern Community College Spartans softball team hosted a pitching clinic for 18 young ladies from Meeker Dec. 5. Coach Briana Williams from Meeker reached out to CNCC’s coaches for some help with pitching. The beginning of this school year was Meeker High School’s first year with junior varsity[Read More…]
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On parade…
Several members of the Meeker Cub Scouts took part in the annual Meeker Parade Of Lights as well as the lighting of the Town of Meeker Christmas trees, Christmas carols by the Meeker Elementary School Choir and fireworks.
CNCC horse team wraps up first half of season with test at Utah State
RBC I Colorado Northwestern Community College equine studies instructor and horse show coach Stacey Bailey released the results of the team’s last competition before the holiday break, describing the event as a bit “rocky.”
Ken Coffin named 2014 ‘Lion of the Year’
MEEKER I The Meeker Lions Club presented awards at its annual Christmas party in early December. Mark Rogers and Bill Jordan received awards for their outstanding service to the club and Ken Coffin was recognized as “Lion of the Year” for 2014.
Shelter aid…
During the holidays, sometimes our pets are forgotten. But not this year, thanks to Tammy Dahle’s fundraiser projects to benefit the Rangely Animal Shelter, D-O-G Jewelry and “Star of Hope” ornaments. Dahle’s projects raised more than $200 for the shelter animals. Those still wanting to buy the jewelry or ornaments[Read More…]
NW Colorado gets on-the-job-training funds
RBC I Northwest Workforce Centers announced last week that plans are in place to ramp up outreach efforts to notify out-of-work job seekers and employers about on-the-job training, including in Rio Blanco County.
