PRESS RELEASE RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) is beginning statewide public engagement efforts to 1) inform Coloradans about the new Firearms Safety Program required under Senate Bill 25-003 (SB25-003) and 2) to gather public feedback ahead of the law’s implementation on Aug. 1, 2026. Signed into law on[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
AM250/CO150: A Community Wishlist for Meeker’s 2026 Celebration
As we are sure you have heard, this year Meeker will join communities across Colorado and the nation in recognizing two historic milestones: the 250th anniversary of the United States and Colorado’s 150th birthday. Locally referred to as AM250/CO150, or Sesquisemquincentennial, the commemoration is being shaped not as a single[Read More…]
Thanks to all involved for bringing the best of the best in girls’ wrestling to Rangely High School
BOBBY G’S MEMORIES PHOTOS
MHS art students have best year yet at Scholastic Awards
Special to the HT MEEKER | Meeker High School had an unprecedented year at the Colorado Regional Scholastic Awards. This year the Art program had two of the biggest honors in the state known as the “American Vision Nominee Award” going to senior Lilly Newman and freshman Mia Hernandez. Newman’s[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum receives History Colorado grant to commemorate 250th anniversary of the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition
Special to the HT RANGELY | On Sept. 9, 1776, the Dominguez-Escalante Expedition reached the banks of the White River, passing through and naming Canyon Pintado along the way. The “Painted Canyon” was named for the Native American rock art the expedition encountered before reaching present-day Rangely, Colorado. Their journal[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 11-17, 2026
ARRESTS 1/13/2026- A 36 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a Failure to Appear on a traffic offense. He was taken to jail and granted a PR bond. 1/13/2026- A 29 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a 30 day[Read More…]
Hazard mitigation meetings for RBC residents in February
RBC | Rio Blanco County is moving forward with the second phase of its Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Public input is a vital part of the planning process, and residents and stakeholders are encouraged to share their experiences, concerns, and mitigation ideas with their local communities. The Hazard Mitigation Plan[Read More…]
Obituary – Judith ‘Judy’ Hergenreder
July 30, 1945 ~ Jan. 14, 2026 Judith “Judy” Hergenreder was born on July 30, 1945, in Casper, Wyoming, to Cody and Onalee (Anderson) Bays. She was the beloved baby sister to three older brothers who remained her best friends throughout her life. Judy grew up in Midwest, Wyoming, where[Read More…]
Obituary – John Josiah Jones
Dec. 31, 1957 ~ Jan. 6, 2026 John Josiah Jones, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, was called into the arms of the Lord on Jan. 6, 2026. John was born on Dec. 31, 1957, in Dunlo, Pennsylvania, to John and Ruth (Pearce) Jones. He was welcomed home by his[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE – Bob R. Carden
Jan. 24, 1930 ~ Jan. 18, 2026 Services are scheduled at White River Methodist Church (809 Park) in Meeker, Colorado, on Jan. 30 at 3 p.m.
YOUTHZONE: Have you seen this pig?
After more than a decade of waiting, YouthZone is thrilled to announce the return of one of Western Colorado’s most beloved and quirky fundraisers: Kiss-N-Squeal. But before we can bring back the fun, we need your help. The iconic YouthZone pig — a local legend made from a pink-painted barrel[Read More…]
Barone Middle School fall semester straight A’s honor roll, perfect attendance
6th Grade-Straight A’s Honor Roll: Fell Borchard, Avery Colemann, Lily Lehmann, Kellan Walker, Paulina Lopez-Ruiz. Perfect Attendance: Back Row: Gracelyn Walker, Santiago Rodriguez-Velasco, Dish Arnold, Traxton Kindall, Eli Grant. Front Row: Emma Nichols, Noah Hanberg, Micah LeBlanc. 7th Grade Straight A’s Honor Roll: Back Row: Kayselynn Overton, Raleigh Anderson, Noah[Read More…]
