MEEKER | As September rolls around in Northwest Colorado a few things become very evident: the weather begins to cool (at least at night), leaves start to change and the scene at Ute Park in Meeker transforms into a six-day event centered on sheepdog trialing and education. The educational aspects[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
170 Border Collies and 900 sheep to meet at Ute Park
MEEKER | Once again, the scene at Ute Park west of Meeker will change dramatically in anticipation of the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials from Sept. 3-8. For 33 years, the town of Meeker has opened its doors each September to the world as sheepdog enthusiasts gather to celebrate the[Read More…]
First Aid/CPR/AED Class Sept. 7
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a First Aid/CPA/AED class on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Interested individuals 12 years of age and older may register on or before Aug. 29 for $40 by calling[Read More…]
A year of firsts for the Meeker Classic
MEEKER | Traditions continue in Meeker as the community looks forward to the sight of handlers and their border collies pulling into Ute Park. Not far behind them come truckloads of yearling Merino ewes just separated from their flocks in the Colorado high county. Up go the tents, fences and[Read More…]
MHS golf plays at Bookcliff
MEEKER | Cowboy golf tee’d off at Bookcliff Country Club Monday morning. The second tournament of the year and as a team they shot 272 which put them eleven out of sixteen. Leading the way was senior Phil Arnold who shot 86 and senior Nick Massey shot 92; Peter Hanks[Read More…]
Purple heart …
Rangely veterans have added a purple heart around the base of the Veterans’ Memorial statue. The Purple Heart is a military decoration for those wounded or killed in action, first established in 1782 and re-established in 1932. Kandis Dotson Photo
Cowboy Classic …
Nine teams showed up in support of the Meeker Cowboy football team for the annual Cowboy Kickoff Classic. The golf tournament, ice cream social, and silent auction packed the clubhouse at the Meeker Golf Course. The 18-hole four-man scramble brought in support for the team including parents, community members and[Read More…]
CNCC Community Ed art classes in September
MEEKER | Attention art lovers! Sketching Live Animals on Location (Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sketching Our Landmarks (Thursday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) are separate one-day classes to be held the first week of September. For further information or to register for these classes, call 878-5227, email[Read More…]
Meet the judges of the Jammin’ Jamb festival
NELVA KARLA BICKNELL Nelva Karla Bicknell was born and raised in Mexico City. She’s wanted to be a chef since she was a little girl and has invented recipes since childhood for her family to try. The first in her family to earn a Bachelors Degree, Karla attended the College[Read More…]
Rockin’ & Rollin’ for Kaiden
RANGELY | Rangely School District is working hard to fund-raise enough money to purchase a wheelchair swing for Parkview Elementary School. On Sept. 2 come to Septemberfest in the Park and paint a rock. Pay $5 to paint a rock and the rocks will be part of a rock garden[Read More…]
Panther v-ball scrimmages
RANGELY | Rangely Panther volleyball traveled to Parachute on Aug. 24 to scrimmage Grand Valley and Rifle. Both JV and varsity fared well, according to head coach Marybel Cox. JV gained some knowledge as many are new to high school play, with the exception of Crimsen Blankenship, who can offer some experience[Read More…]
Letter: What does it mean to be a Republican?
Dear Editor: My entire adult life I claimed allegiance to and have voted for the Republican Party. I did not fully understand until recently the depth of the Republican Party’s commitment to an effective government, which is one closest to and for the people. On Aug. 19 I attended the[Read More…]
