RBC | Over the last few months, we all have faced very challenging times. At CNCC we have worked hard to cope with the situation and still provide our students with the best possible education. As we have approached the fall semester, we have looked at and worked on several[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Kottenstette Blood Drive Wednesday, Aug. 12 at CNCC
RANGELY | This year marks the 10th anniversary of the birth of our four-day-old daughter, Makayla Jane Kottenstette. She was born on March 23, 2010, and passed on March 27, 2010. She has forever changed our lives and in honor of Makayla’s memory, we are continuing an annual blood drive[Read More…]
News Briefs: Aug. 6, 2020
White River Planning meeting Aug. 11 MEEKER | The White River Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will meet Tuesday, Aug. 11 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District building. The committee will continue finalizing the Scope of Work starting with identifying goals for the various reaches[Read More…]
Most high school sports will be delayed to late winter, including football and volleyball
RBC | The Colorado High School Sports and Activities Association (CHSAA) finally announced their schedules for the upcoming year, just six days before the season was to begin. “I am disappointed that CHSAA is not offering students and parents the personal choice to participate during their official season but grateful[Read More…]
Hello, Goodbye…
Practicing social distancing, Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey, Public Health Nurse Kelly Christian, and WIC Educator Mary Dillon pose for a photo at Christian’s farewell potluck on July 22. Christian recently accepted a position with Rangely District Hospital to the delight of her former patients and co-workers. [Read More…]
3 Meeker residents plead guilty in Moffat County elk poaching case
Press Release | Colorado Parks and Wildlife MOFFAT | Three Meeker residents have been sentenced for the poaching of two trophy bull elk last fall. The case began on Sept. 25, 2019, when a witness in the Sand Wash Basin area reported a wounded bull elk and a suspicious truck[Read More…]
Lions Club raising funds for new playground
MEEKER | The Meeker chapter of the Lions Club is in the process of raising funds to replace the playground equipment at the park adjacent to the Meeker School District office at Sixth and Garfield. To date, the Meeker Lions Club has raised $10,500. Due to COVID-19 pandemic, the club[Read More…]
RBC WEEKLY CALL REVIEW
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER July 20-26, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 498 phone calls last week including 22 911 calls, answered 72 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 143 outgoing calls. A total of 230 calls for service were created, 100[Read More…]
WIND DAMAGE …
Another of the large evergreens at Highland Cemetery was toppled by strong winds in July. A windstorm in early June took out several trees. According to the cemetery board, future plans for planting new trees don’t include evergreens.
RBC Scrimmage…
The sounds of fall were heard last week in Meeker and Rangely as the teams scrimmaged each other, in Rangely on Tuesday and Meeker on Thursday. The 7-on-7 scrimmage gives the offenses an opportunity to see the ball, work the plays, and dust off some cobwebs. Meanwhile the lines for[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series: July 23 Results
The rodeo season has surpassed the halfway point and only one rodeo remains in July and a handful in August. Here are last week’s results from the July 23 rodeo. Number 8 team roping — Dustin Hill and Jake Solomon Mixed team roping — Raelynn Toon and Zane Edinger Number[Read More…]
Fore…
The 2020 Meeker Cowboy Golf Season is approaching. If you are interested in joining the team you can contact head coach Willy Theos at [email protected]. The season, and first practice, is Monday, Aug. 3, 5 p.m. at the Meeker Golf Course. The first tournament is scheduled for August 6 in[Read More…]
