On Saturday morning cartoons in my childhood, we watched the Roadrunner and the Jetsons. The Jetsons started each episode by introducing George Jetson as the breadwinner in a futuristic world where everyone has a flying car. George’s job at Spacely Space Sprockets was titled “digital index operator.” George pushed buttons[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
MAMBA Second Annual Poker Run
The rain didn’t stop the second annual China Wall poker run, hosted by the Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association (MAMBA), on Saturday. “We had a low number of riders this year (7) but a successful ride. We had good help from a bunch of volunteers to make it a successful[Read More…]
OFF THE OLIVE BRANCH
Off the Olive Branch has new owners, Alexis Stone, with husband Matthew and daughter Aria. The grand opening was held last weekend with a ribbon cutting by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Off the Olive Branch carries specialty oil, vinegar, cooking spices, pasta, ice cream, chocolates, kitchen needs and more.[Read More…]
Rangely awarded $500,000 to promote economic diversification
RANGELY | Gov. Jared Polis and the Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) announced Wednesday that Rangely and the West End Economic Development Corp. (WEEDC) in Montrose County have received Coal Transition Community grants. Rangely was awarded $500,000, while WEEDC received $210,680. These grants aim to help local[Read More…]
PMC responds to report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform
MEEKER | Six Colorado hospitals, including Pioneers Medical Center (PMC), were identified as being at “immediate” risk of closure for financial reasons in a Denver Business Journal article last week. The article was based on a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. Several of the named[Read More…]
Obituary – Sarah ‘Sally’ Louise Collins
July 3, 1940 ~ Aug. 12, 2024 Sarah “Sally” Louise Collins was born to John and Faye Russell on July 3, 1940, in Hayden, Colorado. The oldest of three siblings—Sally, Jake, and Susan—she grew up in Craig but cherished western Colorado through her family’s outdoor adventures. Sally loved camping, fishing,[Read More…]
Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship
MEEKER | Each year the “Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarship” is dedicated in honor and memory of exemplary individuals that have been involved with the Meeker Classic, but have now passed away. The recipient of the 2023 Meeker Classic Scholarship is awarded the scholarship in 2024 – the scholarship is[Read More…]
Annual P.E.O. Quilt Show starts next week
MEEKER | Come see the beautiful quilts of 2024 at the annual quilt show. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a regular attendee, this year’s show features approximately 100 quilts that have not been previously displayed. Visitor hours are Friday, Sept. 6, from noon to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, Sept.[Read More…]
MHS volleyball opens season at Glenwood tournament
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboys varsity volleyball team played in a tournament in Glenwood Springs on Aug. 23-24. According to MaxPreps, the team beat Roaring Fork 2-1 and lost to Glenwood Springs 0-2, then went on to win 2-0 against Pagosa Springs on Saturday and lost to Steamboat Springs 1-2. [Read More…]
Panther volleyball claims tournament championship
RANGELY | The Rangely Panther Volleyball team had an outstanding weekend, securing the title of Tournament Champions in a hard-fought battle against the Dove Creek Bulldogs, the perennial powerhouses and defending champions of the tournament. Both teams entered the finals of the Panther Invitational with perfect records, but the Panthers[Read More…]
Cowboy softball season begins with tough competition
MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball season got underway last Friday when the team traveled to play in the Eaton tournament. In the tournament, the team faced two of the top teams, Eaton and Strasburg. Eaton was the top team last year, winning the state championship. “The girls played[Read More…]
MHS cross country takes 12 to Basalt Invitational
MEEKER | The Meeker cross country team opened its season at the Basalt Invitational this year. Twelve runners represented the Cowboys at Crown Mountain Park in El Jebel among 15 teams. Freshman Abigail Amick was the sole runner in the girls’ race this week, finishing her first 5K in 38[Read More…]
