MEEKER | The boys of fall are returning to Starbucks Stadium. The Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) voted 12-3 Wednesday evening to let schools make a choice to play football in the fall (Schedule A) or in the winter (Schedule C). Superintendent of schools Chris Selle decided early Thursday[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
MHS softball splits games
MEEKER | 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[Read More…]
Septemberfest results
2020 has offered up many disappointments but Rangely’s 40th annual Septemberfest Labor Day weekend celebration was not one of them. From the Seaplane Splash-In Saturday to the annual Labor Day barbecue in the park on Monday, the three-day festivities really hit the spot. If you weren’t fortunate enough to join[Read More…]
2020 Meeker Mustang Makeover enjoys record success in tough year
Started by a group of Meeker citizens just one year ago, this year’s Meeker Mustang Makeover more than doubled in size from last year, adding more horses overall, and a youth division with five yearling wild horses. Each youth participant who satisfied the obstacles received an $800 scholarship check. Helping[Read More…]
News Briefs: Sept. 10, 2020
ERBM program updates MEEKER | On Sept. 14, the Fall Session for fitness begins. Western Couples dance begins on Sept. 17 from 7-8 p.m. at the MRC Studio and continues every Thursday through Oct. 1. You must bring a dance partner to participate. Wear comfortable shoes. On Saturday, Sept. 19,[Read More…]
Providence Recovery opening satellite clinics in RBC
PRESS RELEASE | Special to the Herald Times RBC | Do you know anyone who is struggling with opioid, stimulant, alcohol, or other Substance Use Disorder (SUD)? Chances are, even if you are not aware, you do. Aug. 31 was International Opioid Overdose Awareness Day. A day of remembrance for[Read More…]
CNCC Corner: Successful semester start
By RON GRANGER | Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | We have been in school for two weeks, and I can say with confidence that we have had a very successful start to this semester. Although we are slightly down in enrollment, we are happy to see the students[Read More…]
Writers on the Range— COVID-19 and recreation: too much poop, too many people
By Todd Wilkinson | Special to the Herald Times RBC | Mark DeOpsomer of Bozeman, Montana, is a backpacker with lots of miles on his soles. For almost four decades he’s gone to the remotest corners of the Northern Rockies. On a recent trek 24 miles into the Bob Marshall[Read More…]
Guest Column: Budget Cuts
By KAYE SULLIVAN | Special to the Herald Times RBC | I think most of us citizens understand the difficult budget cutting decisions facing Rio Blanco County Commissioners because we face similar struggles in our own family households. The answers are often painful, enduring, and revealing of our true character.[Read More…]
CONSERVATION CORNER:
How do the Conservation Districts affect me? (Part 1 of 3) The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ (Districts) stated mission is, “To provide guidance and technical assistance to encourage and promote the wise use of all the natural resources within the District by private landowners and government land[Read More…]
TREE-RIFIC …
For this year’s Arbor Day celebration, ERBM staff planted six trees which arrived from Mountain View Tree Farm and Nursery last Thursday, Sept. 3: two cottonless cottonwoods (Sanderson Park), one cottonless cottonwood (Town Park), one sensation maple (Town Park), and two honey locust (Paintbrush Park). All are treated, watered and[Read More…]
The CARES Act and local schools
By SOPHIA GOEDERT | Special to the Herald Times RBC I The $2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was passed by Congress and signed into law March 27 of this year. Both Meeker and Rangely school districts have taken advantage of some of the funding earmarked[Read More…]
