On Saturday, Aug. 28, 2021, in the high desert of Colorado, guitarist and composer Bill Frisell and filmmaker Bill Morrison projected film images onto the stark landscape and the sides of the seven-story tower known simply as “The Tank.” The extraordinary structure was the backdrop for a sold-out audience seated[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
COWBOY KICKOFF …
This year’s winning team of the Cowboy Kickoff Classic are four of the Meeker Cowboys very own: Connor Blunt, Ryan Sullivan, John Hampton Hightower, and Peter Hanks. The boys shot a 62 taking home first place. Blunt, Sullivan, and Hightower are all members of the 2021 football team and Hanks[Read More…]
AGNC to host sixth annual economic development summit Sept. 9 in Rifle
RBC I Associated Governments of Northwestern Colorado (AGNC) will host its sixth annual Economic Development Summit on Sept. 9, 2021, in Rifle, Colorado at the Ute Theater, 132 E Fourth St. Elected officials, economic development professionals, educators and business owners will be among those in attendance. Attendees will learn about[Read More…]
COFFEE WITH COACHES …
Readers who frequent the sports section might have caught wind of “Coffee With Coaches,” a talk show/podcast covering and promoting the sports and activities of Meeker High School. Check out episode one on the HT Facebook page, with future episodes set to stream live every Monday morning at 7 a.m.
Rangely volleyball hosts tournament weekend
RANGELY I This past Saturday, the junior varsity Panthers traveled to Parachute to participate in the Grand Valley JV tournament. They came away 3-1, beating Grand Valley 2, Meeker and Basalt but falling to Glenwood. The Panthers took third place overall, which is an excellent start to the season. They[Read More…]
41st annual Septemberfest preview
RANGELY I Rangely’s annual Labor Day celebration, Septemberfest, offers a variety of activities and competitions — and a lot of food — for all ages this Saturday through Monday. Rangely barbecue aficionados can start cooking at midnight on Sept. 3 in preparation for the open barbecue cookoff at Elks Park[Read More…]
DEATH NOTICE: Anthony ‘Tony’ Weiss
July 21, 1943 ~ March 24, 2021 There will be a celebration of life on Saturday, Sept. 25 at 11 a.m. at Buford School House.
Obituary: Doris Jean Welle
Jan. 20, 1928 ~ Aug. 26, 2021 Doris Jean Welle of Meeker, Colorado, passed away Aug. 26, 2021, at the age of 93. Doris is survived by her sons, Richard Welle (Cindy) and Thomas Welle (Jill); grandchildren William “BJ” (Joely), Holli Leiva (Jason), Jacob (Abby), Raymond Welle; great-grandchildren Chase, Cason,[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys 3-0 after opening weekend
MEEKER I The Cowboys opened their season this past weekend taking on Coal Ridge, Telluride, and Dolores and came home 3-0. Game one of the weekend against Coal Ridge the scores were 25-14, 23-25, 25-14, 25-21 and the Cowboys took the win. Emma Luce led the team with 30 kills,[Read More…]
Letter: Second memorial golf tourney a success
Dear Editor: We would like to thank so many people for helping to make the second annual Nick Lancaster Memorial Golf Tournament a huge success. This tournament would not have happened without the players, sponsors, volunteers and over the top golf course staff. The following businesses/individuals sponsored holes, teams and/or[Read More…]
Evacuate! Not so easy
MEEKER I My heart goes out to all affected by Hurricane Ida and as the storm spreads north of New Orleans to more of our country being hit with harsh rain and flooding. New Orleans rebuilt much of its infrastructure after Hurricane Katrina, 16 years ago. Time will tell how[Read More…]
CNCC CORNER: New academic year begins
RBC I The month of August has been a busy one at CNCC. We welcomed the start of the 2021-22 academic year, saw an enrollment increase, made new college friends, received significant Higher Learning Commission and Department of Education approvals, and welcomed back our faculty and students. In our sight[Read More…]
