RBC | As we head into a primary election season, I’m asking the citizens of Rio Blanco County to elect me to the office of County Commissioner for District 1. I love this county. I was born here, and I chose to raise my family here. I started my first[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
ALL STATE …
Hailey Knowles finished her high school softball career last week in Pueblo at the CHSCA all-state game, held at the CSU Pueblo campus. The top 22 players from 3A to 5A were chosen and Hailey was honored to play and represent Meeker High School. She pitched seven full innings for[Read More…]
READY, SET, RODEO …
The first rodeo of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series was Thursday, June 9. Results below. Here are the results: #8 Team Roping: Sheridan Harvey/Cade Blunt–Mixed Team Roping–Pam Taylor/ Denton Taylor; #11 Team Roping–Clay Reynolds/Kash Atwood; Open Team Roping–Joe Wood/Clay Reynolds; Jr./Sr. Team Roping–Whit Watson/Cody Edinger (top left photo) ; Dally[Read More…]
Two seats open on CPW roundtable
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is accepting applications for a two-year membership to the statewide Colorado Sportsperson’s Roundtable. The application period is open from Friday, June 10 through Wednesday, June 29, 2022. CPW aims to maintain a geographically diverse membership on the Roundtable. Currently, we are looking to fill[Read More…]
Hopewest announces new president and CEO
MEEKER | Cassie Mitchell publicly accepted the reins from Christy Whitney to serve as HopeWest’s second President & CEO at the Black Tie and Boots Gala on June 11, 2022. A native of Kentucky, Cassie Mitchell is a highly regarded and experienced healthcare leader who is well known nationally. She[Read More…]
Historical signage installed around town
MEEKER | Meeker is rich in history and culture from its beginning in the 1800s to today. The White River Valley, from Trappers Lake to the state line of Colorado and Utah, is home to many noteworthy events. As the year-round home of its earliest residents, the Northern Utes, this[Read More…]
Rangely grad wins state Masonic scholarship
RANGELY | Dedication, hard work and charismatic interpersonal skills are key to achieving your dreams. These guiding principles are what make our country and communities great. When you meet Autumn Curdy of Rangely, it is easy to see these traits reflected in her character. She exemplifies the character that can[Read More…]
BIKE TO WORK DAY …
The Town of Meeker board of trustees declared June 22 as Bike to Work Day in Meeker and encourages residents and employees to enjoy a safe and fun ride to work and throughout town. | COURTESY PHOTO
June 12 It’s Showtime livestock club report
RBC | The It’s Showtime 4-H Club met Sunday, June 12 at 4 p.m. First we did a fun “icebreaker” to get started. Everyone got a chance to go around and share what their favorite food and color was. Upcoming Dates: June 27 Poultry/Rabbit weigh in from 5-7 July 1[Read More…]
The Colorado River Compact hasn’t aged well
The Colorado River Compact turns 100 this year, but any celebration is damped down by the drying-up of the big reservoirs it enabled. The Bureau of Reclamation’s “first-ever” shortage declaration on the river acknowledges officially what we’ve known for years: the Compact and all the measures augmenting it, collectively known[Read More…]
Column: Midsommar
Sweden has many cultural contributions to America including Swedish meatballs and the Swedish pop music group ABBA in the 1970’s. I know, ancient history. However, some respect is due. Today the four members of ABBA have a combined net worth of $900 million. They originated in Stockholm and produced hits[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Social commentary needs to ‘chill’
Everyone in my life continues to talk about the changes they face every day trying to resume their regular summer activities here in the White River Valley. However, when I am away taking care of family or friends somewhere else, many of the folks with whom I spent more than[Read More…]
