The CNCC Rodeo Team hosted the annual Spartan Showdown Friday and Saturday night at Columbine Park in Rangely. Athletes from 11 regional colleges competed, seeking wins to boost their numbers for the College National Finals Rodeo in Casper, Wyoming this June. Roxie Fromang Photos
Author: Special to the Herald Times
RPD fills three dispatch positions
RANGELY | Emergency communication operators or 911 dispatchers are the voice in the darkness that gives hope to those who really need it. When citizens dial 911 in an emergency, they expect a fast response and a reassuring voice at the other end of the line. But 911 centers across the country[Read More…]
OPED: Democrats are attempting to subvert the Electoral College
RBC | Our founding fathers created the Senate to make sure each state has equal representation in our national government. The Senate would act as a check on more populous states trying to impose their will on smaller, rural states. The fact that every state is equal is central to[Read More…]
Letter: McCook family thankful for support
Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone that has reached out to me and the girls during our time of sorrow. Love how this town loves helping one another. Kelly McCook and girls Meeker
Attend a Range Call board meeting
MEEKER | Be a part of one of Meeker’s oldest celebrations: Range Call. Board meetings are held every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mexican House. Next meeting: April 18.
CNCC Foundation dinner nets more than $71k
RBC |A lively crowd gathered for the 15th annual Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) Foundation Dinner held on March 30. The yearly event raises funds to support scholarships for CNCC students. As guests arrived, they browsed the many silent auction offerings and chatted with friends. CNCC’s National Park Service Seasonal[Read More…]
Letter: Wolf at the door?
Dear Editor: Is the proposed Wolf Creek dam another silt-laden boondoggle? As a local taxpayer and affected ranch owner, I have attended numerous meetings and heard the lengthy presentations by EIS, a lobbying firm, based in Denver and Grand Junction. Are they just one more absentee “consulting” firm? Taking hard-earned[Read More…]
Two RHS seniors earn athletic scholarships
RANGELY | Each year the Colorado Coaches of Girls Sports (CCGS), selects applicants for the Ruby Miller Award. The CCGS Ruby Miller Scholarship was established in order to recognize one or more outstanding athletes who are graduating seniors and who plan to go into coaching. The award also honors Dr. Ruby[Read More…]
Abatement work underway at Meeker High School campus
MEEKER | The Meeker School District has begun our project to improve the high school campus. Over approximately the next 18 months there will be abatement and construction occurring in and around the current building. Abatement work began during spring break this year. Therefore, some parts of the school may no[Read More…]
CNCC Spring Community Education
MEEKER | Happy Spring! It is time to take advantage of the art offerings, personal, and food safety classes starting very soon. April 13: Plein Air Painting Warmup—a one day opportunity with Pat Daggett to try your hand at this art experience. May 2: Food Safety Training to certify food[Read More…]
Obituary: Ted Gillis
Ted Gillis Feb. 21, 1942 ~ Mar. 8, 2019 Twenty-year Meeker resident, Ted Gillis, passed away at his farm near Temuco, Chile on March 8, 2019. He was surrounded by friends and family; Ted was 77. Ted was the second of four children born to Ada and Chris Gillis on[Read More…]
Pee-wee …
Rangely hosted the Panther Invitational—their yearly pee-wee wrestling tournament—last Saturday. Forty-four Meeker Cowboys wrestled, 34 placed in the top four. Placing first were Lucas Simpson, Toren Gates, Henry Creecy, Dillon Hobbs and Levi Caulfield. Placing second, Boomer Sjoerdsma, Radnar Larson, Eli Grant, Deegan Moody, Tilden Gates, Miles Franklin, Bryant Turner,[Read More…]
