MEEKER | On April 30, the Meeker High School Scholastia Chapter of National Honor Society (NHS) inducted 22 new members at a ceremony in the MHS auditorium. The National Association of Secondary School Principals met in Omaha, Hawai’i in 1919 and pushed for an organization that recognized well-rounded students who[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
MHS senior awarded Boettcher Scholarship
MEEKER | Opal Munger, a senior at Meeker High School, has been selected as a recipient of the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship. Boettcher Scholarships recognize Colorado’s top students by providing them with the funds to attain an excellent in-state education and access to additional opportunities to enrich their time in college[Read More…]
Join HopeWest Kids at Camp Good Grief this July
RBC | Volunteers and campers are invited to attend a weekend filled with activities designed to help children navigate grief. For kids entering grades 3 through 8, HopeWest Kids’ Camp Good Grief at Camp Cedaredge is the place to be from July 19-21, 2024. This event offers a weekend filled[Read More…]
Become an RBC Fair sponsor
RBC | Rio Blanco County Fair sponsorship letters have been mailed and responses are coming in. Anyone who would like to be included on sponsorships, please contact the extension office at 970-878-9490 or the County Budget office at 970-878-9442. Sponsorships flow through the county budget process but do not become[Read More…]
Obituary: James LaVon Dunn
May 31, 1940 ~ April 27, 2024 James LaVon Dunn was born on May 31, 1940, in Provo, Utah, to Joseph and Leora Dunn. The youngest of three, the oldest Vern, and older sister LaPriel. At 4 years of age, he relocated with his family to Meeker, Colorado. Jim was[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from History, No. 47
Special to the HeraldDepartment of the InteriorOffice of Indian Affairs,June 3, 1879 Sir: At a recent awarding of contracts for supplies for the Indian service, no proposals to furnish your agency with 20,000 pounds of oats and 1,500 pounds of salt were received, and now N.W. Wells has made a[Read More…]
History Lessons — Founder stories: Charles Dunbar Pt. 3
The quest for the wild Wyoming Dunbar family continues. From Historic Wyoming newspapers, I gleaned two important clues: Charley Dunbar’s brother’s name, Benjamin Dunbar, and a time frame. This clue suggests that Benjamin might appear in the 1880 Nebraska Federal census instead of Wyoming. The newspaper had reported that he[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
Thanks for support of FCA after-prom event Dear Editor, The Meeker High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes sponsored the Meeker High School after prom on Saturday, April 27, the first after-prom hosted at Meeker High School in several years. There was a fantastic turnout with over 100 students attending this year![Read More…]
Loose Ends: Looking forward
Prospective graduates are busy this month receiving advice about moving forward into their future. Teachers, family, and friends have been doling out tips and suggestions this year to ensure each student is ready to go out into the “real world.” Much of the year is spent worrying about what the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 9, 2024
Meeker Library book club May 13 MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, May 13, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 27-May 4
ARRESTS 05/03/2024 @ pm. Female party arrested on a felony warrant for assault obtained by Meeker Police Department and arrest by both Meeker PD and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 04/28/2024 @10:30 pm. Rangely PD had a vehicle stopped on Highway 64 after a traffic complaint, Rio Blanco[Read More…]
AGNC seeking survey input about energy
RBC | The Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is committed to fostering economic development that truly reflects the needs and desires of the NW Colorado region. Launching May 1, 2024, is a comprehensive survey managed through the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative (NCEI) to identify and target key growth opportunities[Read More…]
