Dear Editor: Meeker Elementary School is working with the Oneseed Foundation to partner with a sister school in Ghana, Africa. The students at Wisdom Ways Academy in Ghana are teaching us about their culture and we are teaching them about ours. Last Christmas we were overwhelmed with support at our[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Part 1: Meeker’s ‘Moon Man’
Remember the movie, MIB, with Will Smith? The Men In Black impersonated other federal officers dealing with aliens in the name of galactic peace. In the early 1980s, Secret Service men really did arrive in Meeker. They came to question a suspect who had mailed multiple letters from Meeker with[Read More…]
Here, there and everywhere
There’s an advantage to traveling off-season unless you mind the hordes of senior citizens that are flocking southward along with the migrating birds. Fall used to be the best time to go to those relaxing, scenic spots. Recently returning from an extra-long weekend — a mini-vacation — it soon became[Read More…]
Annual craft and gift show returns to Meeker this weekend, Nov. 4-5
The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Nov. 4, and Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones, and handmade décor for your home. Show[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: November 3, 2022
Wild horse adoption RBC | There will be a Piceance East Douglas Herd Management Area wild horse adoption event on Nov. 4-5, 2022, at Rimrock Adventures in Fruita, Colorado, at 927 Hwy. 340. Public viewing begins on Friday from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30-10 a.m. Silent bidding from 10-10:30[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: October 24-30, 2022
ARRESTS 48 year old male transported from Arizona on 10/24/2022 granted PR bond by Judge Fennessy on 10/25/2022 CALL SUMMARIES 10/25/2022 @ 2:29 pm. A reporting party called concerned that a male party was sitting outside of a home in the town limits of Meeker, waiting for a female to[Read More…]
Panthers finish out great year at state cross country
This past Saturday the Rangely Panthers toed the line for their final race of the season: the Colorado 2A State Cross Country Championships. A fall full of miles stacked upon miles, intervals on the track, hill repeats up county roads, fartleks on the grass, and traveling all across the state[Read More…]
Rangely Halloween 2022 Photos
Rio Blanco County was filled with fantastical creatures of all shapes and sizes Monday, Oct. 31 for Halloween 2022. It was all of our favorite things–cute kiddos, candy, community, camaraderie, creativity and, of course, PUNS! (We’re particularly partial to the pugkin spice latte.) | KATIE KING PHOTOS
New ‘Horizons’ for CNCC dental hygiene students
One of the most rewarding human experiences is the joy of helping others. The reward extends beyond good feelings when the help provided is life-altering for the recipients. Second-year students at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s dental hygiene clinic visited Horizon’s Craig office and residential homes in October to provide education,[Read More…]
PBR CHALLENGER WINNER …
Colten Fritzlan, formerly of Rangely, won a career-first Challenger Series event at the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) in Fort Worth, Texas this month with a perfect 2-for-2 performance, according to the PBR website. | PBR.COM PHOTO
Obituary: Mary Lou Younker
Nov. 6, 1940 ~ Oct. 18, 2022 Mary Lou Younker, 81, of Meeker died Tuesday, Oct. 18 at her home. Mary was born on Nov. 6, 1940, in Rio Blanco County to the late James and Mary (Ross) Younker. She is survived by two daughters: Rita Rosenberger of Mountain Home,[Read More…]
Obituary: Charles Edwin Brown
Sept. 7, 1933 ~ Oct. 15, 2022 Charles Edwin Brown (Charlie Brown), 89, of Meeker, Colorado passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on Sept. 7, 1933, Charlie, was the youngest son of Walter M. and Mary R. Brown and with his two[Read More…]
