The snowstorm started before the Thursday football game between the Rangely Middle School Panthers and the Barone Middle School Cowboys in Starbuck Stadium but it didn’t prevent them from playing the game under the lights. Meeker won 22-6.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
“Hands Around the School” celebration Friday
MEEKER I Community members and friends are cordially invited to participate in the “Hands Around the School” celebration on Friday at 1 p.m. at the historic old elementary school
Volunteer training for hospice-type care
MEEKER | HopeWest of Meeker is excited to host a volunteer training for “end-of-life” or “hospice-type” care. Training is offered Friday, Oct. 11 from 5-8:30 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 12 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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Poaching case brings new emphasis to protecting wildlife
RBC I The recent arrest of four South Carolina men by Colorado Parks and Wildlife for poaching has prompted public discussion and debate about the importance of ethical hunting. It also illustrates how seriously the agency, law-abiding hunters and many residents of the state take illegal wildlife activity.
White River Electric has 4 journeyman line workers
MEEKER I Dustin Allen, an employee with White River Electric Association in Meeker, has successfully completed one of the most comprehensive training programs in the world for power line personnel. With his completed course, he joins Chris Stanworth (7-1-11), Nathan Pelloni (1-1-12), and Brett Berthelson (4-1-13) as journeyman line workers[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • At Ronges, a small stage station about 60 miles north of Rawlins, Wyo., a shooting fray took place on the 19th in which Eli Signor shot and killed Charles Davis to save himself. Signor runs a road ranch at Ronges and Davis[Read More…]
Broadband meeting eyes possibilities
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Broadband Telecommunications Summit, held Tuesday at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, attracted a variety of broadband technical experts, service providers, local, county and state officials, chambers of commerce, health care providers, community organizations, college officials, business owners and county residents as well as[Read More…]
School board forum Oct. 17
MEEKER I The Meeker Education Association (MEA) will host a School Board Candidate Forum on Oct. 17 from 7:30-9 p.m. at the Meeker High School cafeteria.
Two area drives suggested for fall colors
RBC I Autumn brings a chill to the night air, an earlier sunset and children back in school. Colorado is fortunate to have four distinct seasons, and this is the time of the year to get out and enjoy the fall colors around Rio Blanco County.
Dogs and moose not a good mix in Colorado’s outdoors
RBC I In the wake of several people being injured by moose this year, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding outdoor enthusiasts that moose can be aggressive when dogs and humans get too close.
Encana gives $3,000 grant
RANGELY I Encana Oil and Gas, Inc. announced Thursday that it has given the Rangely Police Department a grant to train law enforcement on how to better respond to life-threatening situations. “Encana is proud to support this program, which will provide Rio Blanco law enforcement with the tools necessary to[Read More…]
