MEEKER | Colton Martindale was the big winner at the third rodeo in the 2023 Meeker Summer Rodeo, netting over $1,500 in the bull riding competition. The next rodeo in the series will be July 13. – #12 – Joby Barquin/Lane Anderson – #8 – Brett Watson/Witt Watson – Dally[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Sounds of solstice …
The weekend of June 24-26 was the busiest weekend for The TANK Center for Sonic Arts. Artists Ben Neill, Beth Custer and Sound Circle performed over the weekend. The audience came from all over, including locals from Rangely and visitors from Denver and even New York. On Friday, 40 mile-per-hour[Read More…]
CLEARING THE WAY …
With the amount of snow that fell on the Flat Tops this winter clearing a couple of the county’s highest roads took a little longer than usual. Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Operator Steven Brickey took pictures of the process of cutting through remaining snowdrifts at Ripple Creek and[Read More…]
Volunteers needed for Pageant reenactment
MEEKER | The Meeker Pageant has been a tradition included in Meeker’s 4th of July celebration since 1938. It is the historical reenactment of the “Meeker Incident” — the conflict between Meeker’s namesake, Nathan Meeker, an Indian Agent sent to oversee the area and the local tribe native to the[Read More…]
FLORA AND ‘FAWN-A’
One of Meeker’s town does is showing off her twin fawns. She’s chosen to hang out here with her babies, but whether in town or in the backcountry, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) asks that the public respect wildlife by giving them space and leaving young wildlife alone. This protects[Read More…]
Rangely Hospital Foundation pursuing childcare option
RANGELY | At the Town of Rangely Board meeting June 13, trustees heard a presentation from Raquel Petersen concerning the Rangely District Hospital (RDH) Foundation Panther Den Preschool and Child Care Grant. Petersen is the new Foundation and Marketing Director at Rangely District Hospital. According to Petersen, the Foundation desires[Read More…]
HopeWest Correction
In the HopeWest ad last week listing “Gifts in Memory,” Russell McClain was misidentified by HopeWest as the recipient of a “Gift in Memory” made by Janice DiMaggio. McClain had completed concrete work for DiMaggio and in lieu of payment, McClain suggested DiMaggio donate to her favorite local nonprofit. She[Read More…]
Nebraska Wesleyan announces spring academic honors list
MEEKER | Shelbie Blazon of Meeker has been named to the spring 2023 academic honors list at Nebraska Wesleyan University for students enrolled in traditional and adult undergraduate programs.
Rio Happenings: June 11-17, 2023
ARRESTS A 35 year old female was arrested on 6/15/2023 for motor vehicle theft. She was transported to Moffat County Detentions and received a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/11/2023 @ 6:53 am. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted Rangely Fire and EMS on a one vehicle rollover accident at the[Read More…]
Community Happenings: June 22, 2023
Town Hall with Lukens, Roberts MEEKER | Meghan Lukens and Dylan Roberts will be in Meeker on Wednesday, June 28 from 5-6 p.m. at the Meeker Library. They will take this opportunity to share what was accomplished during the legislative session. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions. Come[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Crowd sourcing for community good
Every now and then a word pops up that fits what happens when everyone is on the same page to help a community grow and thrive. Crowd sourcing began to be used on the internet mostly, as well as in print advertisements. Typically the “crowd” in crowd sourcing references, according[Read More…]
Guest Column: Bagpipes
A shifty looking guy in a kilt walks into a London pub, orders a pint, and very carefully puts down the plastic bag he was carrying. The suspicious barkeeper asks, “What’s that?” The Scotsman answers, “Six pounds of explosives.” The barkeeper replies with obvious relief. “Thanks goodness, I thought it[Read More…]
