Wesley “Pat” Allen Sturgeon Sept. 30, 1939 ~ Sept. 21, 2023 Pat wanted to be known as a sheepman. He peacefully passed away with his wife, Ila, by his side. He leaves behind his wife, Ila; daughters, Shauna (Wes) Eubanks and Nancy (Loren) Owens; grandsons Shaun Eubanks, Jacob Swindell, Joshua[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – September 28th, 2023
Another outstanding Meeker Classic thanks to community involvement Dear Editor, An open letter to the community: with the 2023 Meeker Classic in the books, it’s fitting to send out praises to the community for pulling off an outstanding event. These things don’t just happen — it takes the efforts of[Read More…]
Miracle in the desert? Hands-on workshop will help landowners revitalize desert streams, riparian areas
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RBC | Across the West landowners are struggling with disappearing streams, springs and creeks. Some have found that by replicating natural processes and letting water do the work, solutions emerge. Certain solutions include beavers, or Beaver Dam Analogs (known as BDAs), that slow[Read More…]
Pot bloom wakes sleepy Dinosaur, Colorado
BY MARKIAN HAWRYLUK KFF Health News Special to the Herald Times DINOSAUR | There isn’t much to this town a short drive from the national monument of the same name. A couple of gas stations, a liquor store, and a small motel line the two main drags, Brontosaurus Boulevard and[Read More…]
POWDERPUFF KICKS OFF HOCO 2023
Panther volleyball downs DeBeque 3-0, loses 1-3 to Meeker
RANGELY | In a week of highs and lows, the Rangely High School varsity volleyball team showcased their resilience and determination on the court, leaving their mark in the world of high school sports. On Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2023, the Rangely Panthers delivered an outstanding performance, securing a resounding 3-0[Read More…]
Talbot takes first, Wren wins second at Moffat County Invitational
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers sent 17 distance runners to the Moffat County Invitational this past weekend, competing in all four races: middle school girls, middle school boys, high school girls, and high school boys. The Panthers have a long history of success on the course stretching throughout Loudy-Simpson Park[Read More…]
Jumping for Joy
Days Gone By Sept 28th, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Rio Blanco County should be represented at the mountain and plain festival with some kind of a float. A chunk of coal weighing a ton or so (if nothing else) would be quite the advertisement for this section. “Broncho John” Martin had a[Read More…]
YEA Meeker promoting young entrepreneurs
Meeker’s young entrepreneurs will be at Home.Made on Main Street Sept. 29. MEEKER | Young Entrepreneurs are Awesome! Meeker (YEA Meeker) puts the “all” in small business. Through this program, youth ranging from grades 3-12 gain support in their own personal entrepreneurship ventures.You may have seen many of these young[Read More…]
Town of Rangely meeting reports: Aug. 22 and Sept. 12
RANGELY | Rangely’s Board of Trustees met Aug. 22, 2023 and Sept. 12, 2023. During the Aug. 22 meeting, board members approved a letter of support for the Rio Blanco County grant application to Colorado Advance CPF for the last mile broadband project. Trustees also approved an intergovernmental agreement between[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT. 10-16, 2023
ARRESTS 9/14/2023 A 62 year old female party was arrested and transported to Moffat County Jail on charges of harassment and domestic violence. A PR bond was granted by Judge Potosky on 9/15. CALL SUMMARIES 9/10/2023 @ 10:34 am. Fraud was reported when a victim rented a 5th wheel on[Read More…]
