In all our lives, grief can cast a shadow, and for children, this feeling is no different. It’s fairly common for this topic to cause uncertainty and discomfort, but it’s a reality that many children and teens face. Children’s Grief Awareness Day is on Nov. 16, and it serves as[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
FLAG FOOTBALL
The WRB Rec and Park District finished up its 2023 1st-5th grade flag football season in October and would like to thank the Rangely High School Football team and all the volunteer/parent coaches for donating their time. Coach LeBleu, Coach Kracht, Jon Fischer, Travis Peterson, Kyle Hixson, Lyndon Cordova, Scott[Read More…]
History Lessons – The School Street Pool
Ships sink, baseballs sink, submarines sink. What do you mean the POOL sank? Before our current recreation center opened and after the Water Street town pool closed, the Town of Meeker built a pool on School Street where the solar panel farm is now. The School Street pool operated during[Read More…]
Gobble Wobble 5K to benefit Meeker’s Meals on Wheels
As you sit down to enjoy your Thanksgiving feast this month, consider this: more than 44 million people face hunger in the United States today, including one in five children. People in rural communities like ours and senior citizens are especially vulnerable. What can you do about it? Well, after[Read More…]
Lady Panthers finish season at regionals
The lady Panthers’ season reached its conclusion at the Class 2A Region 8 round-robin event in Strasburg, where they finished with a 1-1 record. In their first matchup against the Wray Eagles, the lady Panthers emerged victorious with a 3-1 win in an intense battle. The set scores were 27-29,[Read More…]
All-State Cross Country
RHS junior James Talbot and freshman Taya Wren have been named to the 2A all-state cross country team by the Colorado High School Activities Association.
BMS BASKETBALL
The seventh grade boys’ basketball teams from Meeker and Rangely played last week. Meeker’s A and B teams both won. Carly Thomson photo
Loose Ends – Mixed messaging
The red and white bumper sticker stuck out with its simple design and bold message: “I Miss My Dog.” It was affixed to the left side of a large back window. We have all gotten used to a plethora of political slogans plastered on windows or bumpers. Yet when the[Read More…]
Colorado Northwestern a good choice for local students
Fall tends to be the time of year when most high school students (especially seniors) and parents begin thinking about college and university plans. It can be a difficult choice for students and the discussion often affects the whole family. That is why early planning is key to making the[Read More…]
PMC among top 10% in nation for joint replacement
PRESS RELEASE Pioneers Medical Center announced today that it has been recognized as a 2024 Joint Replacement Excellence Award™ recipient by Healthgrades, the leading marketplace connecting doctors and patients. Healthgrades Specialty Excellence Awards recognize the nation’s leading hospitals across 18 specialty care areas – recipient hospitals represent the Top 10%[Read More…]
Museum Musings – Letters from History, No. 22
White River Agency, Colorado February 3, 1879 Sir: The last month has been snowy, and most work was performed with difficulty. Only two male employees are at the agency; the rest, eight, are in Powell Valley. Something is done, when the weather permits, eight, towards increasing dwelling accommodations. The principal[Read More…]
RBC WARRANTY DEED REAL ESTATE TRANSACTIONS: NOVEMBER 2022-JUNE 2023
NOVEMBER 2022 Seller: Kittle, James L Buyer: Canfield, Curtis & Crystal Description: Town of Meeker 9, 10 760 Water Street Transaction Price: $200,000 Seller: Halandras, Regas & Pegge Buyer: Overton, Lee & Stephanie Description: Sanderson Hills Subdivision 185454 235, 259 Transaction Price: $135,000 Seller: Booner Creek Farms LLC Buyer: ECR[Read More…]
