MEEKER | Where can you go in Meeker for a 3D printer, a telescope, a piano keyboard, and a beautiful summer retreat? Get reacquainted with our beautiful Meeker Public Library that includes something for everyone. The Library is open Mon/Wed/Fri 9:30-5:30, Tues/Thurs 9:30-9:00, Sat 9:30-2:00 and moving ahead with new[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Animal cruelty initiative angers Colorado ranchers
RBC | Coloradans who participated in the great, governor-inspired meat battle of 2021 either tore into a juicy steak Saturday or opted for a vegan burger and a side of veggies. But last weekend’s fight, prompted by Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation of MeatOut Day, was nothing compared to a brewing[Read More…]
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease IDed in GarCo
RBC | On March 26, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV-2) in dead cottontail rabbits submitted from Garfield, and Saguache counties earlier in the month. CPW has had ongoing surveillance for the disease throughout the state since it was identified in April of 2020.[Read More…]
Obituary: Ann Cogswell Caldwell
July 17, 1941 ~ March 26, 2021 Ann Cogswell Caldwell passed peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on to greener pastures after 79 years of a full, joyful and wonderful life. Ann was born on July 17, 1941, to Dr. and Mrs. Wilton Cogswell Jr. and grew up with her five[Read More…]
Death Notice: Anthony Leonard Weiss
July 21, 1943 ~ March 24, 2021 A celebration of his life will be held in the spring or summer.
Letter: Current GOP officers should remain neutral
Dear Editor: As a former Rio Blanco County Republican Chair, I strongly recommend that our current county GOP officers remain neutral. Remaining officially neutral at this time is critical for the unity of and trust in our party—especially since one of the officers is closely related to Gary Moyer. Perceived[Read More…]
Lady Cowboy volleyball 4-0
MEEKER | The 2A fourth ranked Meeker Volleyball is dominating their way through the first weeks of their 2021 schedule. They are 4-0 and only have given up only one set to their county rival the Rangely Panthers. Thursday in Rangely the Cowboys met the Panthers on the road. The[Read More…]
Lady Panthers drop games to Meeker, Soroco
RANGELY | The Panthers hosted the Meeker Cowboys on March 25, losing in four sets, 17-25, 14-25, 25-21, and 17-25. Aspen Low led the Panthers with seven kills, with Maya Mercado adding in five kills, assisted by Adelyn Halcomb with 14. Defensively, Low led with seven solo blocks. Halcomb, Crimsen[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for great meat-in
Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County Cattlewomen would like to thank Purkey Packing Plant, Clarks, Meeker General Mercantile and McGuire Auto Parts for hosting a great “Meat-In” Day BBQ, March 20, 2021. These businesses and people donated the hamburgers, hotdogs, condiments, fixing’s, chips, drinks, and time to support a great cause[Read More…]
4,000+ EGGS!
On Thursday, March 25, Rangely 4-H families stuffed more than 4000 plastic Easter eggs with treats for the upcoming Elks Easter Egg Hunt set to take place Saturday, April 3 at 10 a.m. at Rangely’s Elks Park. The Rangely Elks Lodge Exalted Ruler Chris Hall invites Rangely children 0-12 years[Read More…]
Writers on the Range: We can act now to fight wildfires
RBC | For the 2021 fire season, the writing is on the wall. The West, despite a few days of intense winter, is far drier than it was leading up to last year’s record-breaking fires. As a hotshot crewmember, the reality of what’s to come fills me with two distinct[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Soil☺ Moisture
Soil health plays an important role in the success of any agricultural operation. This is especially true of soil moisture. Soil acts as a major storage reservoir for moisture. According to NRCS, soil with just 1% of organic matter in the top 6 inches of soil can hold approximately 27,000[Read More…]