MEEKER | This week, Highway 13 motorists can anticipate the continuation of two work zones, north and south of Rio Blanco CR 5. The speed limit is reduced to 35 mph 24/7 as there will be some rough areas north and south of CR 5. Motorists will encounter continued single-lane,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
‘Away to me, walk up, lie down’
MEEKER | This is where the dogs come in. Be it a farm on the east coast, the Scottish borders of their native descent or the wide open range of western ranches, the border collie stands alone in its ability to help on the farm or ranch. Bred and selected[Read More…]
Keetch to serve as interim director for Aspen-Sopris Ranger District
RBC | Visitors to the Aspen-Sopris Ranger Station will see a new face over the next few months: Curtis Keetch will take a break from his District Ranger position on the Blanco Ranger District in Meeker to serve as acting District Ranger on the Aspen-Sopris Ranger District until the position[Read More…]
Meeker Classic Memorial Scholarships
MEEKER | The recipients of the 2018 Meeker Classic Scholarships receive their awards this year in honor of the late Gary Dunham. 2020 recipients will receive their scholarship in honor of Tom Zulim. “Volunteerism helps young people develop skills essential for building strong communities in the future, we are so proud[Read More…]
White River Whopper …
Herald Times subscriber Vance Herring caught (and released) a whopper of a trout in the White River. An avid fisherman, Herring said the fishing on White this year is good, and that stream flows are almost double the norm for this time of year. Courtesy Photo
Letter: Rector will be greatly missed
Dear Editor: I read with great regret about the passing of Peggy Rector. She indeed was one of a rare breed—a true public citizen who served honorably and well with only the best interests of the public as her motivation. It was mainly because of her that I accepted the[Read More…]
Cross country begins season, plans community race for Aug. 30
MEEKER | Fall is in the air and practices for the 2019 season began Aug. 12. The Meeker Cowboys cross country team began their season at 7 a.m. and are hitting the streets for two-a-day practices. The team is growing in number. Head coach Marty Casey said they have “eight[Read More…]
Burke named to Dean’s List at UNC
MEEKER | Kinzy Burke of Meeker has been named to the 2018-19 Dean’s List of Distinction at the University of Northern Colorado. Students who earned this distinction earned a combined GPA of a 3.75 or higher during at least two academic semesters and completed a minimum of 24 semester hours.
School supplies …
Meeker residents filled three boxes with school supplies to be donated to students during Mountain Valley Bank’s School Supply Drive this year. COURTESY PHOTO
New faces at Rangely School District
RANGELY | The Rangely School District looks forward to an exciting 2019-2020 school year. A few changes are taking place starting with new classes. Astronomy, home ec., and STEM (Science-Technology-Engineering-Math) will be offered to Rangely High School students and robotics will be offered to the Rangely Junior High students. New[Read More…]
OPED: Ham radios as emergency backup communications in Rio Blanco County
MEEKER | When I was growing up in Meeker in the ’70s, I was introduced to amateur radio (a.k.a. Ham Radio) by Ray Keller (WA0SPS). As a teenager, I didn’t “get it,” but what Ray showed me about radio stuck with me well into adulthood. I got my amateur radio[Read More…]
Cowboy Kickoff Classic tournament, silent auction Aug. 23
MEEKER | The largest fundraiser for the Meeker Cowboys football team is scheduled for Friday, Aug. 23 at the Meeker Golf Course. The annual Meeker Cowboy Kickoff Classic is a four-man scramble and teams are paired up at random day of the tournament. The 18-hole tournament is $85 to play[Read More…]
