Elsie Martin May 19, 1924 ~ Sept. 20, 2019 On Sept. 20, 2019, Elsie Martin of Meeker peacefully departed this life to join her beloved husband Clifton “Bud,” infant son Douglas, and her daughter Maureena “Rena.” Elsie was born and raised in Brush, Colorado, to the late Ervin and Lola[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 16-22, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Mustangs host Panthers
MEEKER | The Meeker Mustangs hosted our Rio Blanco County neighbors, the Rangely Panthers, under the lights of Starbuck Stadium on Saturday. Up first, the Meeker Gold 3rd/4th team sought to avenge a previous Meeker Black loss to the Panthers. Well matched, these two determined teams battled to a 6-6[Read More…]
Milk Creek Battle radically changed Colorado and Utes’ world
RBC | By Sept. 23, 1879, the march toward what would become the Battle of Milk Creek, northeast of the present town of Meeker, was underway. The weeklong battle that began on the morning of Sept. 29, combined with the killing of Nathan Meeker and employees at the White River[Read More…]
JV wins in overtime …
The Cardinals jumped out ahead with a 14-0 lead, but Meeker JV tied up the game. When regulation time was over the game was still tied 14 all. The Cowboys beat Grand Valley in overtime 22-20 by completing the two point conversion. Trinden Powell (pictured) added 20 plus yards on[Read More…]
LOOKING AHEAD …
The Meeker High School golf team competed in Cedaredge and Craig and will continue to test their skills at a regional tournament in Aspen this week. Courtesy Photo
Softball plays two at home
MEEKER | The number eight ranked Limon Badgers softball team came to Meeker to take on the Cowboys in a double-header last weekend; outscoring meeker 28-5. In the first game, the Cowboys lost 12-0 and the game was called early at the bottom of the fourth. The Cowboys had 13 at-bats[Read More…]
Battle of Milk Creek anniversary
RBC | Please join us to celebrate three significant developments of the Milk Creek Battlefield Park on the 140th anniversary of the battle on Saturday, Sept. 28 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Milk Creek Battlefield Park. There will be a presentation of the colors by the VFW, dedication of[Read More…]
Rangely takes on county rival today
RANGELY | JV team ended up playing twice, playing Vail Christian’s ‘C’ team and JV team. The JV team started out slow with some missed serves. As the game progressed the girls started to play their game winning the match in two sets. After the win the ladies had to get back on[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 26, 2019
– Meeker Recreation Center Pool Closure Sept. 26–28 for pool maintenance. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments and conversation. 970-878-3758. – Friday Craft Class for middle school through adults. Every Friday[Read More…]
Legal Notices: September 26, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO HEARING Notice is hereby given that on Tuesday October 15, 2019 the Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:15 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Annex, 17497 Hwy 64, Rangely Colorado to[Read More…]
Highway 13 construction update
RBC | For the week of Sept. 21, expect single-lane, alternating travel, 24/7 at one work zone south of County Road 5, controlled by a signal at night and flaggers during the day. You can expect single-lane, alternating travel through two, possibly three work zones during the day, from 7[Read More…]
