RBC | 2019 saw a new commissioner, coroner and treasurer, along with re-elected officials sworn in on Jan. 8. Jeff Rector replaced Shawn Bolton as BOCC chairman. Commissioners were appointed to represent Rio Blanco County with-in several different organizations and most of the previously appointed personnel were re-appointed in their[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Walsh named to Dean’s List at ISU
MEEKER | Jennifer Megan Walsh has been named to the Dean’s List at Iowa State University for the 2018 fall semester. Students named to the Dean’s List must have earned a grade point average of at least 3.50 on a 4.00 scale while carrying a minimum of 12 credit hours[Read More…]
New community ed classes this Feb.
RBC | Spring 2019 classes are off to a great start with more choices beginning in February. Feb. 4—smart phone workshop for anyone struggling with your device. Feb. 5—Microsoft Word is a review of basic skills and more complex functions on your computer. Feb. 7—digital photography will teach you to[Read More…]
Obituarty: Robert ‘Bob’ Loring Burdick
Robert ‘Bob’ Loring Burdick May 3, 1923 ~ Dec. 23, 2018 Robert “Bob” Loring Burdick, 95, of College Station, Texas, passed away Dec. 23, 2018, surrounded by his loving family. Robert Loring Burdick was born May 3, 1923, in Meeker, Colo. His parents were Elmer and Ruth Loring Burdick. On[Read More…]
Panthers compete at Rifle duals
RANGELY | The Panther wrestling team competed in the Rifle Duals for the first time and Rangely head coach J.C. Chintala said his team wrestled five duals. The Panthers will wrestle in Paonia’s Screaming Eagle tournament Saturday. “We wrestled in the Rifle Duals, which was a first for us,” coach[Read More…]
Overtime win for Cowboys …
Cowboy wrestlers celebrate after referee Steve Gottlieb signals two points for Meeker’s Dax Sheridan, giving the 152-pound junior a 16-14 overtime win against his Moffat County opponent Tuesday at Meeker High School. Coming off an idle weekend, the Meeker wrestling team hosted Moffat County and beat the undermanned 3A Bulldogs[Read More…]
Cribbage tournament this Sunday
MEEKER | Spend a fun, relaxing afternoon playing cribbage at the Meeker VFW on Sunday, Jan. 27 from 1-6 p.m. during ERBM Recreation and Park District’s annual Cribbage Tournament. Bring your own board. Register day of; $20/participant; cash only. A percentage of the proceeds will go to the top three[Read More…]
Obituary: Alexian ‘Lexx’ Breeze McFarland
Alexian ‘Lexx’ Breeze McFarland June 7, 1998 ~ Jan. 10, 2019 Alexian Breeze McFarland (Phoodz, Lexx/Lexxy) passed away on Jan. 10, 2019, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., surrounded by friends and family. She was 20 years old. Lexxy was born in Rifle on June 7, 1998, to[Read More…]
Obituary: James ‘Jim’ McDermott
James ‘Jim’ McDermott Nov. 19, 1951 ~ Jan. 14, 2019 James “Jim” McDermott, 67, of Greeley, Colo., passed away Jan. 14, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family. Jim was born Nov. 19,1951, in Denver, Colo., to Andrew and Hazel McDermott. He worked for Greeley Gas/Atmos Energy in Steamboat[Read More…]
Health department offers free radon test kits during National Radon Action Month
RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is offering free radon test kits this month in an effort to protect Coloradans from a leading cause of lung cancer. Approximately half of Colorado homes have radon gas levels that exceed the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s action level. In[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys sixth in league after weekend of wins
MEEKER | It was a weekend full of success for the lady Cowboys basketball team. Three games played, 173 total points scored, 100 more than their opponents and they moved up in the ranking from number eight to six. “We are super excited about last weekend,” commented head coach Jamie[Read More…]
Cowboys lose three
MEEKER | The Cowboys traveled home from Paonia Saturday after losing their third game on the weekend. A record of 4-7 overall and 2-3 on the league, the team is struggling shooting. “We are right there in every game. We just are not scoring when we need a score,” said[Read More…]
