MEEKER | Think again if you feel a museum is just dusty old stuff and looks the same as the last time you visited. The White River Museum preserves our local history and is a fun outing for all ages plus a great opportunity for tourists. Said to be one[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
SWIM TEAM …
Meeker High School junior Hailey Knowles competed with Moffat County 400-yard free relay teammates–Moffat County High School seniors Ellina Jones, Alexa Neton and Kelsey McDiffett (top) in Thornton this weekend at the Veteran’s Memorial Aquatic Center (VMAC) for the 3A State Meet. At regionals last week the relay team dropped[Read More…]
Obituary: Jean M. Welder
Aug. 30, 1929 ~ Jan. 22, 2021 Long time Meeker resident Jean Welder passed away while residing at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colorado. Jean was born in Sault Ste Marie Michigan to William S. and Ethel M. Price, the middle of five children. She was a member of the[Read More…]
Letter: Recall election just another liberal scam
Dear Editor: I, as well as many other individuals, find it funny, in that “WE” live in a county that votes 80% republican in local, state, and national elections would run a recall petition on someone who has stood for these values all along. I bet that the most of[Read More…]
Fritzlan rides in The American Rodeo
Takes home $100K, sits atop 2021 PRCA ranks RANGELY | Professional bull rider Colten Fritzlan of Rifle, Colorado, has done it again in Arlington Texas, this time at RFD-TV’s The American. The American is an annual event that occurs each year at the Dallas Cowboys’ AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas.[Read More…]
Letter: Concerns about recall skyrocket
*Editor’s Note: The quoted material in this letter is taken directly from the circulating recall petition, as referenced in the March 4, 2021 HT article, “What happens during a recall?“ Dear Editor: I am writing regarding the official recall of one of our commissioners. I have some strong concerns. I[Read More…]
Drug bust in Rangely
RANGELY | A traffic stop on I-70 March 5 resulted in the discovery of approximately 1.9 pounds of methamphetamine at a residence in Rangely. According to a press release from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Colorado State Patrol officers stopped a rental sedan westbound near milepost 17 on I-70[Read More…]
FIRST SIGNS …
Although we’re all hoping for more snow to keep us out of drought and fire territory this summer, the first official signs of spring are beginning to pop up, and they are a welcome sight. | PAT DAGGETT PHOTO
NEWS BRIEFS: March 11, 2021
Peter Pan, Jr. this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council is proud to present four showings of Peter Pan, Jr. at the Meeker High School auditorium on March 11, 12 and 13. Evening performances are at 7 p.m., and Saturday’s matinee will be at 3 p.m. Tickets[Read More…]
VOLLEYBALL CHAMPS …
RANGELY | This year WRBM had four six-person volleyball teams and six four-person volleyball teams. Dynasty battled it out and ended the tournament undefeated in both four-person and six-person. Left to right are Brielle Smuts, Norian Edwards, Clint Hill, Angie Hill, Nate Terrin, and Clark Edwards. The WRBM Recreation and[Read More…]
Panthers end wrestling season at regionals
RANGELY I This weekend the Panther wrestling team competed in the regional tournament. This is the tournament that determines who makes it to state. “In a “normal” year, the top four placers of this tournament qualify for the Big Show,” commented head coach JC Chumacero, “and this year they only[Read More…]
READY, SET, RUFF …
C Lazy S Ranch hosted sled dog races this past weekend. The races are put on by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club. | PETE GREGORY PHOTOS
