MEEKER | As of Monday, Sept. 21, the Meeker Recreation Center pools will be closed until further notice due to roof repairs and pool maintenance. For future updates on reopening dates, visit www.ERBMrec.com.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Leaf peeping season kicks into high gear
RBC | As fall officially begins and the aspens start putting on a spectacular show, Colorado’s “leaf peeping” season also kicks into high gear. While the stunning display is worthy of the annual crowds drawn to some of the state’s most scenic trails, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds those on[Read More…]
Cowboys run in Rangely
MEEKER | Meeker Cross Country made two trips to Rangely on Friday for a varsity meet, and again Saturday morning for JV races. We had some scheduling conflicts and a bit of illness this week, which affected some of the runners for each race. The boys ran first at both[Read More…]
Obituary: Scott R. Mackay
Scott R. Mackay Sept. 23, 1977 ~ Aug. 23, 2020 On Aug. 23, 2020 Scott R Mackay said goodbye to this world after a battle with pneumonia and moved onto his next journey with our loving God. Born on Sept. 23, 1977 in Rangely, he lived, went to school, and[Read More…]
Range Call Royalty at Septemberfest
2021 Range Call Royalty attended the Septemberfest parade in Rangely on Labor Day. “We never get tired of the amazing community support we see around Rio Blanco County,” said Karolyn Wakefield. Pictured: Senior Royalty Princess, Olivia Olsen, 1st Princess Attendant Braydin Raley, 2nd Princess Attendant Kalee Ivy. Junior Royalty Queen[Read More…]
Colorado students invited to enter 2021 radon poster contest
RBC I The 2021 National Radon Poster Contest is now open, giving Colorado students ages 9 to 14 a chance to educate communities about indoor radon risks, win cash prizes, and have their artwork distributed across the state or country. The contest is designed to raise awareness about the importance of radon[Read More…]
Meeker student receives honorable mention, $400 scholarship from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America
MEEKER I The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America (AFA) named Adalynn Joy, of Meeker, Colorado, an Honorable Mention in its national 2020 Teens for Alzheimer’s Awareness College Scholarship Essay Contest and awarded her a $400 college scholarship. Joy was chosen from nearly 2,000 entries nationwide for her essay about her experiences as a[Read More…]
Rangely jr. high xc underway
RANGELY | Rangely Jr. High cross country is underway. The Panthers started their season a little over two weeks ago and have made huge strides. The team, made up of 28 students, competed in their first meet in Vernal, Utah. For their very first race, with very little training, the athletes did[Read More…]
Barone Middle School runners host first meet of season
MEEKER I This past Friday Barone Middle School cross country runners ran in and hosted their first meet of the season. Soroco and Rangely joined Barone athletes for their first race as an official team. The races began and ended at the middle school practice field and consisted of roughly 1.8 miles.[Read More…]
Regular season wraps up; four golfers off to regionals
MEEKER I Meeker golf hit the greens hard after a small break during Labor Day with three tournaments in seven days. “Without a doubt the boys are fun to watch,” commented head coach Willy Theos; continuing, “The team has improved, they all did; the scores have improved regardless of the course, they’ve[Read More…]
MHS softball splits games
MEEKER I Cowboys softball had a change of venue Friday after a large storm moved through the region, but Saturday they were back on their home fields. The weekend ended up split, losing both to Delta, but run-ruling Aspen in just three innings in both games. Friday the games went 4-9 and[Read More…]
Cowboy cross country team runs in Delta and at home
MEEKER | Cowboy cross country split its runners between two weekend races, with the varsity runners traveling to Delta on Friday, and the balance of the team running at another home meet on Saturday. Delta hosted six other teams at Confluence Park, with the girls running first. Brighton Bair was the[Read More…]
