Families attempting to go back to their “same-old, same-old” weekly routines by juggling school and work routines are struggling. Faced with ever-changing schedules during this post-pandemic stage, all aspects of our community are reeling. The rise in number of incidents including verbal abuse in public gatherings is spiking again. Over[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
LETTER: Actions speak louder than words
Dear Editor: I have made several calls to my state representative, Meghan Lukens (HD26), since January 12, 2023. I am always courteous, leave my name, number, and the city and county in which I reside. I have called over twelve times, and she has never reached out to me as[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: MARCH 5-11, 2023
ARRESTSThere were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 3/5/2023 @ 12:29 pm. A male party was issued a summons in the town limits of Meeker for criminal trespass after he was accused of kicking a neighbor’s door and hitting the neighbor’s vehicle. 3/8/2023 @ 5:55 pm. A “monster” size pothole[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: March 16, 2023
St. Patrick’s Day goodies at Western Exposures RealtyMeeker | Stop by Western Exposures Realty at 345 6th Street this Friday, March 17, from 1 to 4 p.m. for St. Patrick’s Day goodies! (Don’t forget to wear green!) RBC Pioneers event planning meeting March 20RBC | Hey everybody, mark your calendars![Read More…]
Meeker High School track season officially underway despite snow
MEEKER | Nothing says track season in Northwest Colorado like not actually being able to see your track as it is covered in snow. “Outdoor spring sports in the mountains that start this early are almost impossible,” said head coach Hallie Blunt. “Our kids are at a disadvantage in the[Read More…]
Meeker Cowboys kick off 2023 baseball season
MEEKER | Twenty Cowboys are playing spring ball this year for head coach Donald Blazon. While the team is young, there are multiple returning starters that have been playing varsity since they were freshmen. “We do not have any returning seniors this year,” said Blazon, “our team is young but[Read More…]
CPW hears more comments on wolf plan
RBC | At its Feb. 22 meeting in Denver, the Parks and Wildlife Commission heard public comments and provided guidance to CPW staff regarding the final revisions to CPW’s Draft Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. A recording of the meeting can be viewed on CPW’s YouTube channel. The public provided[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 9, 2023
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BMS WRESTLING
The Barone Middle School wrestlers coached by Stryker Lane have been dominating their middle school wrestling tournaments, with several athletes placing in the Kremmling tournament recently. (Left) First place Said Rodriguez and fourth place Konner Fichter, 140 pounds. (Center) Second place Jace Vroman, 135 pounds. (Right) first place Elijah Rundberg,[Read More…]
AWARDS
(Left) Ainsley Selle received the All-Conference and Second Team Western Slope by MileHigh Prep Report. (Right) Ellie Hossack received the All-Conference Honorable Mention and Honorable Mention Western Slope by MileHigh Prep Report. Charlie Rogers was also an Honorable Mention for the Western Slope by MileHigh Prep Report. AMBER GARCIA PHOTOS
Lady Panthers regional champs, punch ticket to state tournament
RANGELY | Region 6 Champions is now another title the Rangely lady Panthers can add to the list of accomplishments for the 2022-2023 season. As many people have noticed, the team is young, with an average age of 15 years and eight months between the 14 players on the roster.[Read More…]
LAST CHANCE FOR COOKIES
This is the last weekend to purchase Girl Scout cookies! The Girl Scouts will be at Watt’s Ranch Market on March 10-11 from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday, March 12 from 2-6 p.m. in Meeker. In Rangely, buy your cookies at the Rangely Chamber of Commerce on March 11-12 from 10[Read More…]
