ANNOUNCEMENTS: ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Voting begins for Sheepdog art
MEEKER | “All of them are like ‘wow;’ they are the highest quality overall we’ve ever had, ” said Mary Frances Coryell, art committee chair for the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, of the 50 art contest entries by 38 artists from across North American now hanging at Wendll’s and waiting[Read More…]
Discount tickets available now for Sheepdog Classic
MEEKER | The public can join the excitement of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, one of Northwest Colorado’s premier fall events, from Sept. 4-8 and save some money and a lot of hassle.
Rangely Museum sets ice cream social for Sept. 1
RANGELY I The Rangely Outdoor Museum’s Annual Ice Cream Social and Homemade Ice Cream Contest is Sept. 1 at 1 p.m. during Septemberfest.
RBC County Fair Results 2013
Obituary: Stephen Edward Arthur
Stephen Edward Arthur (Steve/Ornery) was born Feb. 19, 1930, in Fairplay, Colo., to Loren and Mary Arthur. He passed away peacefully on Aug. 2, 2013, at his home in Rangely with his beloved wife of 54 years, Nancy, at his side. He was 83.
Letter to the Editor: Thank you to Meeker Fire Department
Dear Editor: Recently, lightning struck about 20 yards across the fence in our neighbor’s property towards the top of the hill where we have a small cabin. Many of our neighbors saw the strike and the subsequent burst of flame as the field began to burn, and they called 911.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Color Run help
Dear Editor: On July 6, New Eden Pregnancy Care Services in Rangely hosted its inaugural (hopefully!) 5K Color Run. There were 73 participants of all ages, joyfully dressed in white, eagerly awaiting their being doused in paint.
Practice for Fall sports starts Monday
Practice for Rio Blanco County football players officially starts Monday. In Meeker, players are required to bring their physicals when they show up for practice at 8 a.m. After a two-year absence, Shane Phelan will be the head coach for the Cowboys again.
History of downtown Meeker significant
MEEKER I Meeker and Rio Blanco County may be one of the ”best kept secrets in Northwest Colorado” as a truly historic venue of the Old West.
Letter to the Editor: Keep energy, recreation balance
Dear Editor: Hunting and fishing in northwest Colorado is a tradition that goes back generations to pioneering trappers and fur-bearers. Mule deer and sage grouse were once much more abundant than they are now and were hunted in greater numbers.
Letter to the Editor: Friendly but not welcoming
Dear Editor: My name is Joannie Tripe and I have lived in Meeker since 1998. I just finished reading your column, “From My Window,” in the Aug. 1 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times. I found today’s article really struck a chord with me. I agree with you that[Read More…]
