RBC | Students from both Meeker and Rangely High Schools made a significant impact at the recent Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Conference, showcasing their skills and knowledge in a diverse range of competitions. The impressive results highlight the dedication of students and advisors alike,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Colorado Republicans want the feds to intervene in freshly signed gun law
RBC | Less than a week after Gov. Jared Polis signed Colorado’s latest gun-control law, Republicans in the legislature announced Wednesday they have asked the federal government to investigate whether it infringes on the U.S. Constitution. Colorado House Republicans say they have sent a letter to U.S. Attorney General Pam[Read More…]
Almost ready for repairs to Lake Avery dam
Lake Avery, east of Meeker, was drained last fall for a dam repair project. Currently, water is flowing directly through the dam, with the goal of drying out the site for construction to begin by late June or early July. JARED HENDERSON PHOTO
POLLING PLACE FOR SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS ON TUESDAY, MAY 6
MEEKER | The three special districts having elections for board seats on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, include the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District, the Eastern Rio Blanco Health Services District (the hospital), and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District. All three districts will use the Fairfield Center[Read More…]
Regional winners from History Day competition; Barone Middle School qualifies nine projects for state
Special to the HT MEEKER | Every year, Barone Middle School eighth graders participate in National History Day, a nationwide history competition that develops research, writing skills and oral presentation skills. This year’s theme is “Rights and Responsibilities.” Students spent time in and out of the classroom researching, writing and[Read More…]
Federal grant cuts put future of History Day at risk; how you can help
RBC | For 51 years, National History Day (NHD) has been the premier historical research competition for middle and high schoolers across the country. At the beginning of April 2025, National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) grants that have supported the program were canceled by the federal government. NHD is[Read More…]
PIE AUCTION A SWEET SUCCESS
The annual Masonic Lodge prime rib dinner and pie auction fundraiser last Sunday brought out a crowd of more than 100 to enjoy a meal and participate in a pie and dessert auction to raise funds for scholarships. SPARKY PAPPAS PHOTO
RIO HAPPENINGS: APR 6-12, 2025
ARRESTS 4/6/2025- A 29 year-old male was arrested on an out of county warrant. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 4/6/2025 @ 10:58 am. It was discovered the men’s restroom at Town Park was vandalized. Possible witness and suspect information was provided to the responding officer. 4/6/2025 @ 6:30[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – April 17th, 2025
Thanks for supporting the Masons’ scholarship fundraiser Dear Editor: To the Meeker community, the members of the Rio Blanco Masonic Lodge want to thank all those that attended our Annual Prime Rib Dinner and Pie Auction, as well as the auctioneer Chris Alger. Your generosity exemplifies the spirit of community, and provides a[Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: FOMO, FOMI and FOUTWN
I could place the face, but not the name. It’s a condition of aging, according to experts studying gerontology. There is a condition that also affects my fellow retired teachers’ abilities to recognize the faces of former students. It could be called FOUTWN – Fear of Using the Wrong Name in[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS Letters from history No. 78
White River Agency, Colorado July 10, 1879 Sir: I wish to be informed as to whether Ute Indians from Uintah and Los Pinos Agencies are to be considered “visiting Indians” such as referred to in circular No. 10, prohibiting the issue of annuity goods to any but “Indians belonging to[Read More…]
RHS baseball gets a strong start to the season
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers opened their 2025 baseball season with back-to-back wins, defeating Western Slope League rival Grand Valley High School 10-6, and 1A Nucla High School 8-3. However, they dropped the second game of a doubleheader at Nucla, 4-2. Since that opening weekend on March 22, injuries have[Read More…]
