Our winner is Ann Franklin who was the first to figure out that all of the brands depicted were legitimate. In my Colorado brand research, I picked out some of the ones that tickled my funny bone. I know, it was a bit of a trick question. I didn’t plant[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Loose Ends: Next Door Neighboring
Next door neighboring was something one could always count on in our small town. It hasn’t changed. it may be practiced a bit differently, respecting all of the restrictions that previously were imposed by the recent health crisis. Sometimes these efforts may appear to have vanished, yet most everyone continues[Read More…]
Free lithophone lecture and demonstration May 27
RANGELY | A set of rounded stones shaped like French baguettes baffled a scientist for decades after they were discovered in the high desert of southern Colorado. She finally unlocked the mystery and learned the stones were used to express a fundamental human impulse. “Litho” is Greek for stone and[Read More…]
Dinner for LEOS
Members of Emmanuel Baptist Church provided dinner for local law enforcement officers during training on April 7 and April 9, 2023. In the spirit of National Police Week, May 12-16, 2023, Emmanuel Baptist Church would like to take the time to recognize those serving on the Meeker Police department. Rio[Read More…]
Obituary: Bill Dyer, Sr.
Bill Dyer, Sr. Nov. 9, 1934 ~ May 2, 2023 Billy “Bill” Dee Dyer Sr. of Rangely passed away on May 2, 2023, at the age of 88 in Denver, Colorado. Bill was born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Hot Springs, Garland County, Arkansas to John Dewell Dyer and Laura[Read More…]
Obituary: William Spurvey
William Spurvey July 15, 1935 ~ May 8, 2023 William Spurvey, 87, passed away quietly on Monday, May 8, 2023, in the loving arms of his dance partner, then wife of 46 years. William had been battling congestive heart failure. William was born in North Denver to William and Dorothy[Read More…]
Obituary: Pauline Hopper Miller
Pauline Hopper Miller Feb. 9, 1943 ~ April 7, 2023 On Good Friday, April 7, 2023, after battling cancer for 11 years, our sweet Mimi went to be with her Lord and Savior. Mimi was a well-loved fixture of our community and many will miss her famous homemade ice cream. [Read More…]
Let your stress float away at The Mend
ADRIENNE WIX PHOTO A new sensory deprivation tank at The Mend Day Spa will officially open for booking June 1. MEEKER | Sensory deprivation float tanks, or isolation tanks, or flotation tanks, to name a few of the terms used to refer to them, are typically filled with highly salinated[Read More…]
People’s Choice …
Streamline Realty Agent John Strate is pictured with Meeker High School senior Mackenzie Keetch, who won the People’s Choice Award at the Meeker High School Art Show at Streamline Realty in Meeker. Her watercolor painting depicts downtown Main Street. She also won a cash prize from donations from patrons who[Read More…]
Grad …
Caleigh McKenna Morlan of Meeker graduated from Colorado Mountain College at Spring Valley with an Associate of Applied Science in digital media and earned a spot on the Dean’s honors list with a 3.9 GPA. Courtesy Photo
$10.1 million project to improve Harpers Corner Road begins May 30
DINOSAUR | A $10.1 million construction project to improve the Harpers Corner Road within Dinosaur National Monument will begin on May 30. The project includes reconstruction and repaving of seven miles of roadway and adjacent parking areas from US Highway 40 to the Escalante Overlook, plus replacement of drainage structures[Read More…]
“Doo” Colorado Right Campaign aims to solve state’s increasing poop problem
DINOSAUR | The pandemic prompted thousands more people to hike, bike and camp in public lands – causing an even bigger problem with human waste, which can pollute water sources and spread diseases. The “Doo” Colorado Right campaign aims to help solve this increasing issue by distributing over 3,500 free[Read More…]
