At Tuesday’s town board meeting in Rangely, Tim Webber, director of the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, was sworn in to fill a vacant seat on the board.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
2020 Elk Bugling Contest Results
Meeker | The Meeker Police Department would like to thank all of our participants for coming out and having fun with us. A special thanks to former Chief Phil Stubblefield for helping out, to judges Jarett Waldref, Austin Seely and Jeff McGuire, and to Stan Wyatt for donating door prizes.[Read More…]
WREA Crew Assists Wildfire Power Restoration Efforts
RBC | When electric cooperatives send a call for help, it is answered with a resounding “we are on our way” by neighboring coops. Whether it be hurricane damage in the southeast or fire damage at WREA’s neighboring Mountain Parks Electric, dedicated lineman are quick to volunteer to help restore[Read More…]
Natl. Monument museum collection finds home at Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum
DINOSAUR | In July of 2020, more than 6,000 paleontological, archaeological, historical, and biological specimens were moved from Dinosaur National Monument to the Utah Field House of Natural History State Park Museum, located in nearby Vernal, Utah. Fourteen monument staff members, three Geoscientist in the Parks interns, five volunteers, and[Read More…]
2020 Meeker Craft and Gift Show Nov. 6 and 7
UPDATE 3:45pm Thursday November 5, 2020: This event has been cancelled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. UPDATE 3:45pm Thursday November 5, 2020: This event has been cancelled due to an increase in COVID-19 cases. RBC | The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of[Read More…]
Don’t forget to drop off your ballots
RBC | With less than one week to go until Election Day, you need to drop off your ballot instead of putting it in the mail to make sure it arrives on time.Ballots need to be returned to a vote center or drop box by 7 p.m. Nov. 3 (Tuesday).[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Hotchkiss Bulldogs, gear up for HoCo
Meeker and Hotchkiss were the last two undefeated teams in the Western Slope League, and the game winner was likely to continue on as the league champion. The Cowboys scored first when Jeremy Woodward ran it in for six and Casey Brink finished up the scoring run with a two[Read More…]
Panthers nab close victory in West Grand
The Rangely High School Panther football team traveled to Kremmling, Colorado, in a cold, blustery, rain mixed with snow weather forecast to take on the Mustangs of West Grand High School. The Panthers were looking for a first against the West Grand Mustangs and that was to defeat the Mustangs[Read More…]
White River National Forest to lift fire restrictions over most of Forest
RBC | Beginning Friday, most ranger districts on the White River National Forest will lift fire restrictions. The Aspen-Sopris, Blanco, Eagle-Holy Cross, and Rifle ranger districts are lifting restrictions Friday as fire danger has decreased with the recent snow. The Dillon Ranger District is coordinating with Summit County and will[Read More…]
News Briefs: Oct. 29, 2020
Trick-or-treat at the White River Museum MEEKER | Trick-or-treaters young and old are invited to stop by the White River Museum on Saturday, Oct. 31 for some “night at the museum” style Halloween fun from 5-7 p.m. Walbridge Wing Halloween Parade Oct. 31 MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing will be[Read More…]
Voter Guide — Election 2020
The following links are from publications statewide participating in COLab — the Collaborative Media Project — to provide information about races, ballot measures, voting trends, election procedures and more. Scroll through and check the tabs for information. iframe creator
Conservation Corner: Protecting your water rights
The adage, “Whiskey is for drinking, water is for fighting” helps us to all understand just how important water and water rights are in an arid climate like ours. If you own a water right, you may wonder how you can learn what records the State has regarding your water[Read More…]

