MEEKER | The local Meeker S3DA archery team traveled to Las Vegas, Nevada, last week to compete in the national archery tournament. Along with the rest of their Grand Junction team Meeker’s archers represented the state well on the national level. The young adult division (ages 15-18) took third place.[Read More…]
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Obituary: Scott Tyrell Hutchins
Scott Tyrell Hutchins Feb. 13, 1985 ~ Jan. 28, 2023 It is with great sorrow that we announce the passing of Scott Tyrell Hutchins on Jan. 28, 2023. Born Feb. 13, 1985 in Meeker, Colorado, to John and Diane Hutchins, Scott was just 37. Scott’s dry wit, thirst for knowledge[Read More…]
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Guest Column: Overcoming political extremism, parts 1 and 2
PART 1: We must engage As 2023 gets into gear, we’re plagued by political extremism that prevents progress on many issues, so we need to recognize that extremism has become an essential problem. And we need to take actions to reduce or defeat it. Extremism’s success lies in its ability[Read More…]
Guest Column: Valentine
Valentine’s Day didn’t start out as a one-day archery season sponsored by the CPW. They probably didn’t write any state regulations concerning use of pink OHVs driven by fat little cherubs shooting arrows. Of course, cherubs have stubby wings, so they might not need the OHV rental with pink camo[Read More…]
Four Panthers ranked for state
RANGELY | On Friday, Feb. 3 the Rangely Panthers hosted the Olathe Pirates for their last home dual of the season. Before the wrestling started the team recognized their parents for all their support throughout the season. The team also recognized bus driver Dave Jordan and athletic director Kyle Boydstun; each[Read More…]
Cowboy wrestlers head into regionals
MEEKER | The Cowboy wrestlers were at home this weekend for the annual Meeker Duals. This year Meeker fielded two teams; Meeker 1 took first place, and Meeker 2, surrendering six forfeits each dual, finished in ninth place. “The Duals are a great opportunity for a final ‘tune up’ before[Read More…]
Adventure Awaits 4-H club chartered with CSU Extension
Special to the Herald Times RBC | 4-H is a youth development organization administered by Colorado State University and organized by the County Extension office. The newest non-profit club on the west side of Rio Blanco County is the Adventure Awaits 4-H Community Club. The club has been a goal for[Read More…]
Panthers win two
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers had another good weekend of basketball last week. On Thursday, the boys traveled to Grand Junction to play the Caprock Academy Eagles. The Panthers had an impressive start, and jumped to a solid lead by pressuring the Eagle’s ball handlers and running the floor. The[Read More…]
Opinion: some suggestions for wolf restoration and management
By JEFF MADISON Special to the Herald Times First, I would like to thank The Commission, the Technical Working Group (TWG), and the Stakeholder Advisory Group (SAG) for their efforts in developing The Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. You have been charged with the near impossible task of producing[Read More…]
Community Happenings: Feb. 9, 2023
Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Empty Bowls Feb. 9 MEEKER | Meeker High School’s Empty Bowls fundraiser returns Thursday, Feb. 9[Read More…]
Cowboys beat Pirates, fall to Roaring Fork Rams
MEEKER | The 9-6 Meeker Cowboy basketball program faced a tough challenge on the road this past weekend after a resounding victory at home against the Olathe Pirates. A score of 57-32, the Cowboys were able to get nearly all of the boys in for some playing time. “I reminded[Read More…]
