COVID-19 protocols at MSD MEEKER I The Meeker School District is thrilled to have students back in our buildings. I am deeply grateful for how well our students, staff, and community have adapted to our new protocols. Despite the changes for the 2020-2021 school year, and the minor challenges of[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
OPINION: Keep a close eye on county budget
MEEKER I Even if you are apolitical like me, now is the time to pay close attention to decisions being made by Rio Blanco County Commissioners regarding upcoming budget cuts for our county. These are likely to be significant cuts of personnel or services or both and will likely have[Read More…]
Farm Service Agency offering coronavirus food assistance program
Special to the Herald Times RBC I The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is currently accepting applications for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) to assist producers who have suffered price decreases due to COVID-19 by offering financial assistance. The application deadline is Sept. 11, 2020. Eligible producers are any producer[Read More…]
Dinosaur National Monument reminds hunters of regulations
DINOSAUR I With hunting season now occurring on lands surrounding Dinosaur National Monument, hunters are reminded that hunting is not permitted in the monument. Although most of the monument boundary is well marked, hunters are responsible for ensuring they do not hunt within the monument. By knowing and understanding the[Read More…]
Softball 3-6 on season
MEEKER I Games 6-8 were played this past week for Cowboy softball and just like that the season is half over. After a double header in Cedaredge and a Tuesday game in Eagle the Cowboys are 3-6 overall. Saturday the games went 4-5 and 2-9 to the Bruins, no stats[Read More…]
Panthers run in Meeker, El Jebel
RANGELY I Heading in two directions this past weekend, the Rangely Panther cross country teams opened up their seasons with the first official meets of the year. On Friday, a handful of Panthers made the short trip to Meeker to kick off the official season opener. Colton Noel, who has[Read More…]
Seven teams race at Meeker Invitational
MEEKER I Meeker Cross Country held an Invitational on Friday, Aug. 29, with seven other teams in attendance. The boys ran first again this week, starting in two waves, separated by a few minutes. “We had a great day for racing: The course was in great shape, the temperatures and air quality were[Read More…]
Two weeks left for varsity golf season
MEEKER I Golf has had a busy year and only two weeks remain in the varsity regular season. The scores continue to drop as the team makes their rounds on the western slope links. Results from this week: Bookcliff Invitational- Grand Junction, Aug. 31 John Hampton Hightower 88 Peter Hanks[Read More…]
Softball loses three, wins two
MEEKER | Softball wrapped up week one with two wins at home with a double header against Gunnison. The season itself is only 16 games long and five have already been played. Game one against the Rifle Bears the Cowboys lost 18-0 to a historically strong and competitive team. In[Read More…]
Main Street improvements, grants and more
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday. During supervisor reports, Janet Miller reported that four White River Village tenant recertifications were completed. The sprinkler system was repaired, common area deep cleaning has been routinely taking place, shampooing carpets, spraying exterior for elm tree beetles, Ring© door[Read More…]
Birth…
Trish Russell and Brenda Nay of Meeker would like to announce the birth of their granddaughter, Delaney Raine Nay. She was born on July 31, 2020, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs at 6:01 p.m. Delaney weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces and was 19 inches long. Delaney’s proud parents[Read More…]
News Briefs: Aug. 27, 2020
Circle Park closed for construction MEEKER | The Circle Park Pond and associated park infrastructure amenity improvement project is under construction. The Fifth Street bridge and all of Circle Park will be closed to public access for the duration of the project. ERBM looks forward to finalizing these exciting new[Read More…]
