June 2, 2024 Walter Powell, of Rangely, died Sunday, June 2, 2024, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m., Tuesday June 11, 2024, at the Rangely Cemetery. A full obituary to follow in next week’s paper.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Pelloni and Wood qualify for National High School Rodeo
MEEKER | The Colorado State High School Rodeo Finals were held in Craig over the Memorial Day weekend and Meeker locals Jessy Pelloni and Leah Wood attended. These girls competed on the Colorado High School Rodeo circuit traveling all over the state to compete, put in many hours and miles.[Read More…]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeking public comment on elk and bear management plans in NW Colorado
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is seeking input on two draft management plans for elk and bears in northwest Colorado. The draft plans can be viewed on the Herd Management Plan page of our website, and are open to public review and comment through June 30. CPW is evaluating[Read More…]
Hippology winners
RBC | The first Rio Blanco Open Hippology Contest was a huge success with multiple ribbons and prizes awarded, much learning accomplished, delicious food, great atmosphere and company. We couldn’t have done it without our amazing sponsors: Bonnie Long (a longtime supporter of youth judging contests, livestock judging coach and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – June 5th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago We predict that the despised native cottonwood will receive more attention than usual next spring. F.E. Sheridan and Charley Taylor returned from Denver Wednesday evening after leaving Dr. French at St. Luke’s hospital. The doctor stood the trip very well. Clarence Allen is home[Read More…]
Free fishing weekend June 1-2
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) invites resident and nonresident anglers of all ages to participate in Free Fishing Weekend. On June 1-2, 2024, the fishing license and Habitat Stamp requirement will be waived, allowing anyone interested in fishing to try it out and hopefully get hooked. Fishing offers a[Read More…]
Wildlife Journey to South Africa
RANGELY | Would you dare to meet the fauna of South Africa up close, admiring their beauty and behavior? Glimpsing their nurturing relationships and comical developments? The breathtaking photography of wildlife that Steve Cochrane produces might inspire you or at least leave you wanting to see more. During October 2023,[Read More…]
Puppet theater donated to Meeker Elementary
MEEKER | This month the Meeker Elementary School Library received a puppet theater along with many puppets in memory of Jeanne Moritz. Jeanne was a first-grade teacher with the Meeker School District in 1974 and Meeker Elementary was her first teaching position. Teacher Mrs. Becky Hughes remembers Jeanne and also[Read More…]
Golf course making big comeback changes
MEEKER | For 54 years, Meeker’s 9-hole golf course has been a local favorite before falling on hard times the past few seasons. “We’ve made a commitment to re-energize our operation and would like to extend an invitation to the area golfing community to come out and give us a[Read More…]
Seminary grads
Hamblin named Sergeant at Arms for FBI-LEEDA executive board
RANGELY | The FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (FBI-LEEDA) announced the inauguration of its latest executive board members, including Chief Joel F. Fitzgerald, Sr., Ph.D. as President and Chief TiRynn Hamblin as Sergeant at Arms for the 2024-2025 term. The full Executive Board, which will lead the organization[Read More…]
Obituary: Gene Harrison Starbuck, PhD
Sept. 3, 1946 ~ May 22, 2024 I was born on Sept. 3, 1946, in Salida, Colorado. My parents lived in Meeker at the time, but Mom stayed with Dad’s family for better medical care and family support. Although I received the best possible care at St. Mary’s cancer center,[Read More…]
