Rio Blanco County Senior 4-H Members Liam Olson and Jill Ward attended the Colorado State 4-H Conference in Fort Collins June 18-20. The RBC 4-H members stayed on the CSU campus and attended workshops. Workshop tracks covered the topics of leadership, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and family consumer[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
DOING GOOD
Copen Smith has been filling bird feeders weekly at the Walbridge Wing. The residents enjoy watching the birds from their rooms. Copen adds a wave and a smile at each window. Valley Hardware graciously donated the wagon to help the process go a bit more efficiently. TOBY LEAVITT Photo
Xochi AnaNickole Holland-Gonzalez
Feb. 23, 2007 ~ June 17, 2024 Xochi AnaNickole Holland-Gonzalez blessed us with her presence on February 23, 2007, in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, via Meeker, Colorado, and she left us, far too soon, on June 17, 2024, in Pinedale, Wyoming. Xochi was the baby of the family and the only[Read More…]
Obituary – Richard Ross “Rich” Amick
Sept. 19, 1946 ~ June 14, 2024 Richard Amick was born to Cleora (Agee) and Jim Amick of Meeker on Sept. 19, 1946 and was their third child. His early education took place in the one-room schoolhouses taught by his mother and, in later years, he attended school in Meeker.[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – TOM GALLOWAY
1968~2024 Thomas Flynn Galloway passed away on Friday, June 28 at his home in Phoenix, Arizona. Services are being held on July 10, 2024 at the Chapel of the Chimes in Glendale, Arizona. In lieu in flowers donations can be made to the ALK Positive cancer organization in honor of[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series: The bulls are still winning
MEEKER | The bulls not only won last week’s rodeo, they went on a walkabout during the event. The escapees were quickly rounded up and safely returned to the arena. The next installment of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series is July 11 at 7 p.m at the Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
RANGELY WRESTLING CAMP
Several young Rangely wrestlers, including a couple high school wrestlers from Meeker, attended a one-day wrestling clinic featuring four-time Division I All-American Joe LeBlanc. LeBlanc graduated from Meeker High School where he was a three-time state champion for the Cowboys, before wrestling for the University of Wyoming Cowboys. LeBlanc will[Read More…]
White River National Forest offers tips for a safe holiday
RBC | The White River National Forest is offering a few tips for forest visitors this busy holiday weekend. “We hope everyone has a happy Fourth of July weekend,” said Acting White River National Forest Supervisor Heather Noel. “Taking a few precautions will ensure your weekend is safe and enjoyable.”[Read More…]
CDHS calls on all Coloradans to learn to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect
RBC | As summer approaches, child welfare advocates are calling on all Colorado residents to learn to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect and to call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (844-CO-4-KIDS or 844-264-5437) if they are concerned a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect. When[Read More…]
HISTORY LIVES HERE
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society is in the process of installing signs to signify Meeker’s historic houses. Stop by the White River Museum to find out more.
LDS missionaries from RBC
RBC | Allie Sanders from Meeker has accepted a call to serve as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will receive missionary and language training before reporting to her mission area in October, and will serve in this capacity for 18 months. Allie[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 4th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Let the eagle scream. We’ve had July weather for the past few days, and indications point to a continuation of same during the coming week. The town authorities request that parents and others see to it that children keep away from buildings when shooting[Read More…]
