MEEKER | HopeWest is hosting a free Handling the Holidays grief group on Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at 290 4th St. in Meeker. For people who are grieving, every day can be filled with reminders of their loved ones. But the feelings of loneliness or other emotions may be[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Taking the plunge
Rangely’s annual event uses the chilly waters of Kenney Reservoir to raise funds for Special Olympics Colorado RBC | Saturday Nov. 9 Rangely came together to raise money for Special Olympics Colorado during their annual Polar Plunge event. Donning an Eeyore costume, crowd favorite Kay Nickson, 84, was the first[Read More…]
Cowboys take the field again Saturday
MEEKER | Post season is in full swing, and the Cowboy football team is headed into quarter-finals after a 34-20 win over Buena Vista. The game began with what could have been a major setback after a severe injury to quarterback Ryan Phelan at the end of the first quarter[Read More…]
Sheep Alert! Watch for sheep this weekend and next
RBC | Angelo Theos will be trailing his sheep down County Road 8 on Nov. 16 and 17 (this Saturday and Sunday.) Sunday morning one herd will go through town and turn down the Rangely Highway, through Powell Park and stop at the Etchart ranch. The other herd will do[Read More…]
Gather and donate your used shoes
MEEKER | Meeker International Ecology Program is hoping you gather SHOES when you gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving. If you are gathering with out of town friends and family please ask them to gather their shoes too. Collections continue at Meeker Library, St. James Church and the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Panther season ends in first round of playoffs
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers football team qualified as the No. 12 team in the Colorado 8-man state playoffs. The Panthers traveled to Dayspring Christian Academy on Saturday, Nov. 9 to take on the Eagles who were the No. 5 seed in the playoff bracket. The Panthers did not[Read More…]
Public Notices: November 14, 2019
NOTICE OF PROPOSED TOWN OF MEEKER 2020 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING DATE: NOVEMBER 19, 2019 Notice is hereby given that a proposed budget for the Town of Meeker for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2020 has been submitted to the Town of Meeker Board of Trustees, Rio Blanco County, Colorado,[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 14, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker Every Sunday, 6:00 in the evening Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall For more information, Please call Tom 970-260-6820 The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets[Read More…]
ERBM Winter Spotlight: Avoid the winter doldrums with a healthy dose of ERBM
MEEKER | Cabin fever is defined as irritability, listlessness, and similar symptoms resulting from long confinement or isolation indoors during the winter–which we all know can sometimes feel like our longest season here in Meeker. Park and recreation agencies have many ways to overcome mental health threats, which can be[Read More…]
Letter: Nielsen announces bid for commissioner
Dear Editor: I, Scott Nielsen, am announcing my candidacy for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. As many of you know I was born and graduated in Meeker. I joined the United States Army shortly after graduating and have an Honorable Discharge. After working in Colorado, Oklahoma and California I returned to[Read More…]
Make It With Wool winner …
Kolbi Franklin participated in the Colorado Make It With Wool contest held in Brighton, Colorado. She was first place in the senior division with her hand tailored, 100% Pendleton coat. She is eligible to compete at the national MIWW contest in January 2020, held in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kolbi also received[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Nov. 7, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The Indians are on their annual game slaughtering raid in the western end of the county at the present time. Each year they encroach a little bit farther on the white man’s domain. They are now operating in the Coyote basin region. Of[Read More…]


