Author: Special to the Herald Times
Cowboys fall 36-29 against Demons
MEEKER | A pin is the ultimate goal in a wrestling match and last Thursday when the Cowboys wrestled 12 matches against a visiting Buena Vista Demons team, 11 of the matches were determined by pin fall and Meeker lost the dual 36-39. “We wrestled hard but we got pinned too[Read More…]
Make kindness your Christmas story
RBC | Every year when it comes time for Christmas, my first reaction is one of scorn. My negative feelings toward Christmas have only accrued over the past and like many it’s really something I would rather just jump over. I think like many it is a holiday that lost its[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Nov. 26-Dec. 2, 2018
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Get your 2019 health insurance now
RBC | Connect for Health Colorado open enrollment for health insurance ends Dec. 15, 2018. Depending on your income and family size, you may qualify for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions to lower your monthly health insurance costs. The Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services and Greg Neal[Read More…]
MHS and BMS holiday concerts this month
MEEKER | The Meeker High School and Barone Middle School proudly present their holiday band and choir concerts for the Meeker community this month. Music director Briana Williams announced that the Meeker High School band and choir will present their holiday concert on Monday, Dec. 17, at 7 p.m. at the[Read More…]
ERBM tumbling and dance expo Dec. 14
MEEKER | The public is invited to support the local ERBM Recreation and Park District tumblers and dancers as they showcase their skills on Friday, Dec. 14 at the Meeker Elementary School gym during the annual Tumbling and Dance Expo. Admission is free. The performances will begin at 5:30 p.m.[Read More…]
Algae Group meeting Friday, Dec. 14
MEEKER | The next White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG) meeting is scheduled for Friday, Dec. 14 from 1-4 p.m. at the Sheriff’s Training Room in Meeker (355 Fourth St.). We will send the agenda out as we get closer to the meeting date. This room will be a[Read More…]
Souper Duper …
The Rangely National Junior Honor Society took 12 eighth graders to Grand Junction to serve at the Grand Valley Catholic Outreach Soup Kitchen last month. Katie Toyn and Beth Scoggins chaperoned. The students were introduced to retired volunteers (including one server who taught the group how to yodel) and toured[Read More…]
A little bit of holiday joy …
Kindergarteners and first graders from Meeker Elementary School performed for family and friends this week at their holiday program. EMMA VAUGHN PHOTO/VIDEO
2018 marks 100th anniversary of ‘Spanish Flu’ epidemic
RBC | As talented as humans are at destruction, Mother Nature has us beat. On Nov. 11, 1918, the world celebrated the end of the War to End All Wars, blissfully oblivious of the century of even greater bloodshed that awaited them. And as civilians flooded into the streets and the[Read More…]
Rangely High School’s October students of the month
RBC | The October students of the month for Rangely High School are Skylar Thacker and Trenton Files. Thank you to John and Ammorette and the Kickin Ass (Mule) Ranch for supporting and sponsoring the recipients of this recognition. Skylar Thacker is the daughter of Daryl and Jamie Thacker. Her future[Read More…]
