Author: Special to the Herald Times
Two weeks to regionals
MEEKER | Cowboys wrapped up their final duals of the varsity regular season on Saturday in Palisade after wrestling both Thursday and Friday nights at home. The season was to consist of 20 regular season duals before entering the postseason. The Meeker Cowboys were fortunate that they were able to[Read More…]
First home dual Friday for RHS
RANGELY | The Panthers only had one dual last week, and that is when they traveled to Meeker last Thursday. “Meeker is a tough team,” said head coach JC Chumacero, “I’m not disappointed in how we wrestled, but I did feel we looked a little sluggish.” Kobey Chism pinned Jake[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Hard work by Public Health staff
Dear Editor: One of the many reasons I feel blessed to live in Rio Blanco County is our local Public Health Department. A pandemic is never easy to navigate, but our community is in a healthier position, because of the hard work of Alice Harvey RN, Sarah Coker RN, and[Read More…]
Kaye’s Corner: Gardening plans
MEEKER | Our continued snowy and cold days in Meeker make me that much more eager for spring and gardening season. Enduring winter days means time to search seed catalogues and start planning. I learned in 2020 that COVID caused shortages of toilet paper, yeast, and … seeds. Flocks of[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Feb 18, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago If the eleven counties of the western slope of Colorado are ever to become great, they must unite upon one plan, and through cooperation work out their own salvation. The James brothers (Thomas and Walter) of Axial, were in town the other day and report[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Shop at home first
MEEKER | Supporting small businesses has always been a part of community life. That is, it was the underpinning of a healthy local economy, until the economic upheaval caused by COVID-19 threatened to make shopping for the necessities of life more difficult. The bloating of the corporate conglomerates such as[Read More…]
CPW Hosting Virtual Wolf Reintroduction Planning Workshop Wednesday Morning
DENVER | The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission will discuss topics related to the the wolf restoration and management planning process including educational sessions, the format of public listening sessions, the application process for the Stakeholder Advisory Group, and the meeting schedule for the remainder of 2021 at a virtual[Read More…]
Thanks from Wendll’s
Dear Editor: Thank you to Sophia Goedert, Lucas Turner and all the staff at the Rio Blanco Herald Times, for the wonderful front-page article in last week’s newspaper. We are excited about our new coffee roasting venture and thankful to others for supporting our fun adventure like: Watt’s Ranch Market,[Read More…]
Hope for Healing Hands thanks donors
Dear Editor: Hope for Healing Hands wants to thank all of our donors for their donations towards our cause. As a final project, we plan on getting cheese trays for school district employees. This will include the bus garage, admin building, and all three schools. In the past, we have[Read More…]
It’s Showtime 4-H club report
MEEKER | On Feb. 9, 2021, the It’s Showtime 4-H club called their meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Cambrey Rogers, Mollee Vroman and Miles Etchart led the pledges, and then the club moved onto the ice breaker. Montey Franklin led the meeting due to many officer absences that night.[Read More…]
Rangely FBLA members place at district level competitions
RANGEY | Rangely High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members explore college and career opportunities through a number of co-curricular educational programs. They take part in academic competitions, networking events with accomplished business professionals at conferences, and community service projects. Plus, members have exclusive access to scholarships from[Read More…]