By ED PECK WHAT!? I joined the Army to fight the Japanese Imperial Army and you want me to strap two barrel slats on my feet and slide down a snow pile in Colorado?! I want transferred…er, Sir? You may occasionally see a Colorado license plate with the shield of[Read More…]
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Engagement
County Fairs: A Celebration
By REP. MEGHAN LUKENS Whether you are a fan of prize pigs, storytelling quilts, or junior livestock auctions, there is something for everyone at the Northwest Colorado County Fairs. Like the agricultural heritage that our region celebrates, county fairs are central to our modern experience in this part of the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for food bank donations
Dear Editor, I would like to send out a great big thank you to those that have donated recently to our community food bank here in Meeker. Mountain Valley Bank’s Summer Festival was held last week and many, many items were collected. With the help of volunteers, we sorted and[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor
Fifth annual Makeover sees local horses go to good homes Dear Editor, Michael Spickard, the outfitter at Trappers Lodge, raised his hand for the winning bid on the solid looking bay yearling Lightning. Trained by this year’s youngest trainer, age 12, Jakob James of Oak Creek, the little bay placed[Read More…]
Meeker Mustang Makeover Results
Here are the full results: Under Saddle Horses (3 years old and Up) ages 15 and up for trainer Grand Champion: Clara Phillips and Ruidoso, from Nunn, CO $6,000 Reserve Champion: Alicia Rodriguez-Alexander and Amiguito, from Wellington, CO $2,250 3rd : Kylie Pflueger (17) and Tito, from Nunn, CO $4,000[Read More…]
RSD welcomes new educators
RANGELY | The start of a new academic year brings a cohort of exceptional educators to Rangely School District Re-4. Each educator, with their unique skills and passions, is poised to create an engaging and enriching learning environment for the students. These educators, each bringing their unique blend of expertise[Read More…]
Panthers face early setbacks in home opener
Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers kicked off their home opener and the Lancaster Memorial game against the Dove Creek Bulldogs. Unfortunately, the Panthers’ first drive stalled, and during the subsequent punt, the Bulldogs dropped the ball, but Rangely couldn’t recover it. The coaching staff believes[Read More…]
MHS runs in Kremmling
meeker | Meeker cross country traveled to Kremmling for the West Grand Invitational on Saturday, Sept. 2, with four runners on the holiday weekend. Haylee Steele was the sole Meeker competitor in the girls race. She finished in 33:40 for 28th place. The boys race had Aidan Tapia as[Read More…]
Going Up
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Rangely students take to the skies for drone aviation program
RANGELY | Ten students and two teachers from Rangely High School participated in the 2023 Drone Aviation Pathways Summer Program at CSU in Fort Collins, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at high school students and instructors across Colorado. The 2023 Drone Aviation Pathways Summer Program empowered high school students and educators,[Read More…]
BLM seeks public input on new recreation plan
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands. The new Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation will guide Bureau decisions to proactively meet modern demands for exceptional and unique outdoor experiences, complementing the significant public[Read More…]
