April 6, 1950 ~ April 2, 2024 Kay was born to C.W. (Bill) and Nancy Brennan on April 6, 1950, and departed from this life at her home on April 2, 2024, just four days before her 74th birthday. Kay fought a six-month battle with cancer, and the cancer demon[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
From scared to paired: mustang journey starts Saturday
MEEKER | This Saturday morning, April 27 starting at 8:30 a.m., the Fairgrounds will witness a lot of anxiety and excitement as trainers gather to inspect the just-delivered Mustangs and make their selections for the Meeker Mustang Makeover competition in August. Trainers go up and down the pens, looking carefully at[Read More…]
RBC Livestock Judging Team earns multiple awards in Sterling
MEEKER | Meeker’s RBC Livestock Judging Team traveled to Logan County in Sterling, Colorado. to compete at the NJC Sterling Invitational Livestock Judging Contest. Representing the team on the Junior side were Hattie Brennan and Klayton Carroll and on the Senior side was Elijah Rundberg, with coaches Clint Shults and[Read More…]
Panthers debut pole vault
RANGELY | The Rangely Track and Field team hosted the Rangely Panther Invite where they were able to debut the pole vault. With good weather, being home and getting to show off in front of the home crowd the Panthers had many new PRs and school records. All the events[Read More…]
Cowboys travel to Coal Ridge, Rangely meets
MEEKER | The weather keeps getting better and the times keep improving right along with it. This week was a busy one with Friday at Coal Ridge and then Saturday at Rangely. “Coal Ridge was a good meet for us I thought,” commented head coach Hallie Blunt. “Everything changes so[Read More…]
Community Calendar: April 25, 2024
Coffee and treats with commissioner candidates April 27 MEEKER | Join the candidates for county commissioner on Saturday, April 27 from 8-11 a.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Candidates for District 3 are Callie (Hendrickson) Scritchfield and Regas Halandras. The uncontested incumbent candidate for District 2 is Jennifer O’Hearon. For[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 14-20
ARRESTS A 40-year-old male was arrested on 4/15/2024 for DUI. A PR bond was granted 4/16/2024. A 36-year-old male was arrested on 4/16/2024 on a Rio Blanco County Domestic Violence warrant. A PR bond was granted 4/17/2024. A 44-year-old male was arrested on 4/21/2024 on violation of a protection order.[Read More…]
Another stellar performance by MHS Drama program
On April 18, 19 and 20, Meeker High School students performed “Emma: A Pop Musical” by Eric Price for the community. Attendance stayed above 100 people each night, making the musical a definitive success. The musical follows the life of Emma, a senior at Highbury Prep. After setting up two[Read More…]
Getting ready to get in the dirt
Things to consider when planting a garden If you are looking to start a vegetable garden this season, or would like to revamp the one you already have established, there are multiple factors you may want to consider. Obviously we need to think about our unique climate first. Colorado has[Read More…]
Just kidding around…
Firebreak work near Meeker set for April
MEEKER | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Crews will work in areas that have been deemed critical due to vegetation growth, infrastructure, and other values at risk.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 7-13, 2024
ARRESTS A 35 year-old female was arrested for criminal mischief with a domestic violence enhancer and taken to jail. She was released on April 10th, 2024 CALL SUMMARIES 4/7/2024 @ 3:40 pm. A disturbance broke out on Water St. in the town limits of Meeker. It was initially reported that[Read More…]
