May 14, 1971 ~ Aug. 30, 2025 Jeremy Len Lancaster passed away on Aug. 30, 2025, at the Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah following a short illness of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). He was 54 years old. Jeremy was born in Rangely, Colorado, on May 14, 1971 to[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
And the winners are…
The winner of the 39th annual (apologies for our numerical error last week!) Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials is handler Jamie Spring and her dog Monster from Union Center, South Dakota. Spring was sponsored by Rhinehart Oil. The pair finished with a final score of 135. Classic Director Maym Cunningham[Read More…]
Viewer’s Choice Quilt
On behalf of local P.E.O. Chapter BA, thanks to all the folks who came to visit the quilt show. 124 handmade quilts were on display at the 13th annual event, which included a bake sale. The Viewers’s Choice award quilt (center) was made by Mary Tenzce and titled “Surf Song.”[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS:AUG 31-SEPT. 6, 2025
ARRESTS 9/1/2025– A 41 year-old female was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Domestic Violence and Second Degree Criminal Tampering. She was taken to jail. 9/4/2025– A 39 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He was transported[Read More…]
Water Conservancy District discusses post-fire water issues
Special to the HT RBC | Sediment and other water quality issues related to the recent wildfires near Meeker were a topic at the August meeting of the board for the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD). Rio Blanco County is working on a collaborative post-fire remediation plan and[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – September 11th, 2025
Former Rangely mayor remembers Nickson Dear Editor: I read with sadness the obituary announcement of the passing of Shirley Kay Nickson. I recall with fondness an incident involving Kay in her capacity as the Animal Control Officer in Rangely. My elderly 13-year-old collie was experiencing seizures, crying out in terrible[Read More…]
HOPEWEST — GUEST COLUMN: Transforming fear into confidence
Special to the HT MEEKER | When facing life challenges related to aging, illness, or grief, it’s common to feel a sense of worry or uncertainty about what lies ahead. Navigating medical and daily needs can be overwhelming, and for some, asking for help may feel like you’re “giving up”[Read More…]
Colorado native Dr. Joshua Mares joins Colorado Advanced Orthopedics in Meeker
PRESS RELEASE MEEKER | Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine and Spine (CAO) continues to expand its distinguished team of fellowship-trained specialists with the addition of Dr. Joshua Mares, MD, a Colorado native and specialist in adult hip and knee reconstruction. Dr. Mares joins CAO following the completion of a fellowship[Read More…]
Panthers host Dove Creek Bulldogs
The Panthers hosted the Dove Creek Bulldogs on Sept. 5 for the annual Bleed Green Lancaster Foundation game. The Panthers started the game on defense. It only took a few plays and the defense caused the first turnover of the game. Offensive drives were stalled by multiple penalties. Both teams[Read More…]
Peewee Mustangs score big win
The Meeker Mustang 3rd/4th grade football team turned in a dominating performance, surging to a 28-0 lead by the start of the fourth quarter leading to a Mustang win against Glenwood Springs. TIFFANY JEHOREK PHOTO
Panther cross country competes in Gypsum; Wren takes 3rd
Special to the HT RANGELY | Rangely’s cross country teams faced a new challenge this past weekend, competing at the Siena Valley Golf Course in Gypsum. The race, which included numerous 3A, 4A, and 5A teams, was a change of pace from their last meet, with runners navigating a soft,[Read More…]
Obituary – Sarah Tenae Kawcak Newtson
April 17, 1987 ~ Aug. 19, 2025 Sarah Tenae Kawcak Newtson was born in Craig, Colorado, on April 17, 1987, to Frank and Reneta Kawcak. Some of Sarah’s earliest memories were picking peas in the garden, riding horses through the field, and tending cows and sheep at the Levkulich place.[Read More…]
