Two Meeker youth archers, Dawn Arnold (left) and Auri Murray (right) recently competed at the annual Big Sky Archery Challenge held in Craig, Colorado. This tournament has a reputation for big cash prize payouts attracting top archers from all over the country. Arnold shot well on day one, then improved[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
RBC 4-H judging teams travel to Montrose
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County 4-H members traveled from both ends of the county to Montrose for the Tri-River Area Livestock Judging Contest on May 10, 2025. They competed against youth from across the state, judging 12 classes of livestock, giving three sets of oral reasons, and answering two sets[Read More…]
Top 10 in the State
Out of 12 possible Colorado and out-of-state 4-H livestock judging contests for the 2024/2025 season, Hattie Brennan (left) and Ally Black (right) have secured spots in the top 10 available slots for Colorado 4-H Livestock Judging All-State accomplishments. Hattie attended 6/12 contests ranking within the top 10 High Individuals Overall[Read More…]
Splashing into summer fun…
The Meeker Rec Center Pool hosted the first Bounce and Splash of the summer Wednesday, June 4. Mark your calendars for three more events June 18, July 9, and July 23, from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. each day. MRC is offering free entry for all participants during Bounce and[Read More…]
Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District swears in new board members; discusses meeting times, legal concerns
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Service District Pioneers Medical Board held its regular monthly meeting last week, beginning with a closed-door financial discussion before opening the doors to the public. The meeting began with the swearing in of two new board members, Jean Gianinetti and Sherri Halandras,[Read More…]
NAT’L RECOGNITION FOR CNCC NIFA FLIGHT TEAM
The Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) NIFA Flight Team earned national recognition as the top two-year school in the country and ranked 22nd overall, surpassing eight four-year universities. The team rejoined NIFA just three years ago, making the achievement a testament to the dedication of its students and staff. Aviation[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 25-31, 2025
ARRESTS 5/25/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 22 year-old female on domestic violence charges. She was taken to jail and released on a PR bond. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office picked up an inmate from Kimball County Detentions Center in Junction, Texas, for a domestic violence warrant out of Rangely PD.[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – June 5th, 2025
Response to Sen. Roberts’ column Dear Editor: This letter is in response to Sen. Dylan Roberts’ column [published May 29, 2025], which listed his accomplishments in this year’s Legislative session. He has completely omitted how proud he is for being a part of the Democrat juggernaut, which was able to[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 85
White River Agency, Colorado August 25, 1879 Sir: Naturally, our harnesses are giving way, and must be repaired, and as we have an employee who can do the work, I ask an appropriation for this object, the items being: I saddle horse, 1 gauge-knife, 1 round ditto, 3 medium punches,[Read More…]
BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT – Violet Valentina Henderson
J.C. and Natalie Henderson welcomed their daughter, Violet Valentina Henderson, into the world on May 28, 2025, at 12:23 a.m. She weighed 5 pounds, 15 ounces and measured 19 inches long. Proud grandparents are Joe Gramegna IV and his wife Cathy Gramegna of New York State, and George and Kristen[Read More…]
Memorial Notice – Melody Ann Eyl
Feb. 17, 1969 ~ Nov. 11 2024 Celebration of life. Grab a bite, tell a story, bend an elbow. Saturday, June 14 from 12-5 p.m. at Rangely Elks Lodge (633 E. Main).
Memorial Notices – Mary Oldland Washburn
July 21, 1951 ~ Oct. 7, 2024 We will celebrate her life at the Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park Ave. in Meeker on Saturday, June 14 at 1 p.m.
