A congressional senate committee has approved the inclusion of $350,000 in congressionally directed spending (CDS) to go toward the Rio Blanco Law Enforcement Training Center project, funding secured by Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo). The 2023 appropriations bill that includes the funding for Rio Blanco County will have to pass both[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
First XC meet this Saturday
Meeker’s high school cross country team has been hard at work this pre-season, with seniors Brighton Bair, Eddie Drussell, and Gage Richardson leading the way. Many members of the team participated in our XC Camp this past weekend, which included running on the South Fork trail on Friday evening, and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: August 18, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Among the new buildings in course of construction at present time is a handsome little three room residence by Mr. B.F. Goff, on his lots on the southeast corner of Seventh and Water streets.• Considerable commotion was raised here last Saturday when it became[Read More…]
Aspiring drivers can now take DMV permit test online
The first step in obtaining an instruction permit in Colorado just got much more convenient. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to announce its newest service, online Driving Knowledge testing, which gives Coloradans the ability to test for an instrution permit online at any time, anywhere, no[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys volleyball season begins this Friday
MEEKER I The lady Cowboys had a preseason, in-house scrimmage last Saturday in preparation for the real thing this Friday. Head coach Greg Cravens said he has four returning starters this season: seniors Emma Luce and Nora Gianinetti and juniors Ainsley Selle and Ellie Hossack. “We have a lot of[Read More…]
Obituary: Sally O. Norell
March 23, 1930 ~ Aug. 6, 2020 The pandemic has had a wide ranging impact on all of us. For many of us time has seemed to stand still. Sally Norell passed away on Aug. 6, 2020, at her home on 22 Road, near Grand Junction, Colorado. Sally was born on[Read More…]
Remembering ‘Slug Bug’ and ‘The Love Bug’
I lived most of my teen years with a bruised shoulder. My brother and I engaged in a game called “slug bug” on road trips. We weren’t content with the games Mom gave to pass the time. Car bingo and “I Spy” just wasn’t violent enough for my older brother,[Read More…]
Letter from county regarding Visionary Broadband
Dear Editor: On May 31, 2022, Visionary Broadband notified the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County (County), Colorado, of their intent to vacate their position as a provider on the County Broadband Network. However, Visionary is extending their billing and support for broadband customers in Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: August 8th – 14th, 2022
ARRESTS There was 1 arrest for the week of August 8, 2022. CALL SUMMARIES 8/8/2022 @ 5:01 PM. A suspicious vehicle was observed by a caller in the area of the 37 mile-marker County Road 8. Upon the deputy’s arrival, the vehicle and driver were allowed to be there. Nothing[Read More…]
WORKIN’ 9 to 5 …
Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s community theater returned for a second year with “9 to 5: The Musical.” New and returning thespians delighted hundreds of community members and visitors over three performances. From left, cast members Shana Holliday, Caitlin Walker, Elissa Quinteros and Matt Holliday. | BOBBY GUTIERREZ PHOTO
OPEN HOUSE …
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce held an open house celebration for the new Business Center located on the second floor of Town Hall Aug. 11. Through an Economic Development Recovery Grant, donations by White River Electric, Basin Electric and Tristate and a partnership with the Town of Meeker, the second[Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR CHAMPS …
Big winners from the 101st Rio Blanco County Fair included: Cutler Mergelman, grand champion swine Ryann Mergelman, grand champion sheep for the fourth year in a row Jayci Chintala, grand champion poultry Hayden Garcia, grand champion rabbit Cambrey Rogers, grand champion goat Corbin Lucero, grand champion beef More results, including[Read More…]
