MEEKER | The 2,226-acre Villa Ranch has been conserved in perpetuity by the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT) and the Krueger family. The conservation project was made possible with support from Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) and the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS). Villa Ranch is located northwest of[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Meeker Moving Forward shifts focus to land use code
RBC | With the update to Meeker’s Community Master Plan completed, Meeker Moving Forward is shifting its focus to updating the town’s Land Use Code. The Land Use Code is one of the key tools that the town has available to implement the Master Plan. The update to the Code[Read More…]
CPW wolf education session session Apr. 28
RBC | Members of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission as well as the public are invited to attend CPW’s first online educational session related to wolf reintroduction efforts on Wednesday, April 28 from 6-8 p.m. The purpose of the educational sessions is to provide the Commission and members of[Read More…]
Mustang pickup May 1
Ever dreamed of training a mustang or starting a horse? Here’s your chance to learn from the best. RBC | Touching a wild horse for the first time can be one of the most heart thumping and rewarding sensations imaginable. On Saturday, May 1, one of the best mustang and[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Leave no trace
MEEKER | As Earth Day arrives on April 22 along with likely increased recreational use this summer, I am reminded of the Leave No Trace principles. They support stewardship of the outdoors and remind all of us to be responsible caretakers of our environment. While many people have embodied these[Read More…]
Letters: Note to Morlan, COVID not over, Voter integrity
A note to Dave Morlan Dear Editor:David, I have known you almost all of your life and you are one of my favorite people. Having said that, I have been waiting the last few weeks, since this recall started against Gary Moyer, for you to come forward and sign the[Read More…]
This is your VFW, Auxiliary and American Legion
RBC | What does a veteran do when they are separated from the military? The answer is pretty simple for those that are members of one of these organizations, they continue to serve. This article is to inform the residents of Rio Blanco County what the VFW and American Legion[Read More…]
PANTHER PROM …
Rangely’s 2021 prom king and queen are Sydney Cole and Tyfinni Curdy. | MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO More photos from the night are at Rangely School District RE-4 | Facebook
Lady Cowboys remain undefeated on Western Slope
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys only played two of their three games this last week due to COVID and an injury on the Debeque team. They continue their undefeated march across the Western Slope and now stand 11-0 overall and 9-0 on the Western Slope. They have only lost four[Read More…]
HISTORICAL SOCIETY …
Members of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society heard presentations from history contest competitors from Barone Middle School and Meeker High School Sunday, April 18 during the first quarterly membership meeting for 2021. | COURTESY PHOTO
LADY PANTHERS …
The junior varsity lady Panthers fell 0-3 this past week in some hard-fought games against Grand Valley, Hayden and Hotchkiss. They’ve had a tough time bringing together all aspects of the game but look forward to finishing strong this last weekend of the season. The varsity lady Panthers ended a[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Wildfire evacuation
MEEKER | Sadly, wildfire season is back. It’s only early April and Rio Blanco County has a serious fire. Jay and I saw it erupt while on a leisurely drive upriver on Sunday afternoon. The smoke spread rapidly and as we returned to town, we could see the fires spreading[Read More…]
