PRESS RELEASE RBC | The State Board of Stock Inspection Commissioners, part of the Department of Agriculture, is proposing to increase brand inspection fees and the five-year brand assessment fee to address a projected program deficit. The fee adjustments aim to ensure the continued financial stability and operations of the[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Tiny Dancers: WRBM RECITAL
On May 10, 2025 the WRB Rec and Park District in Rangely held its annual dance recital. This year marks a significant milestone for our dance teacher, Natalie Kurrasch, as we celebrate her 18th year of inspiring and shaping young dancers. For nearly two decades, she has poured her heart[Read More…]
PEOPLE’S CHOICE
Meeker High School sophomore Brooklynn Kirkpatrick received the 2025 People’s Choice Award at this year’s MHS Art Show for her grand champion clay dragon, which also earned a first-place ribbon. Kirkpatrick collected $186.20 in donations, while the MHS Art Department received a $200 contribution from the Streamline Gives Program. JARED HENDERSON[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: May 11-17, 2025
ARRESTS 5/16/2025- Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 49-year-old male on a warrant. He was transported to jail. 5/16/2025- Meeker PD arrested a 16 year old male for DUI. He was issued a summons and released to his parents. CALL SUMMARIES 5/12/2025 @ 5:15 pm. A hit and run[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – May 22nd, 2025
VFW Ladies Auxiliary Chapter to close Dear Editor: It is with a heavy heart that we are writing this letter. Due to a declining membership and no new memberships in our auxiliary, Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 Auxiliary will be relinquishing our charter. This week’s upcoming activities: presentation of Patriot’s Pen[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YouthZone
First, a huge thank you to everyone who made our second Annual Spring Gala a success! With over 220 guests filling the Hotel Colorado’s beautiful Devereux Ballroom, we raised nearly $120,000 through sponsorships, ticket sales, auctions, and our paddle-raise—all to support YouthZone’s vital work. Last year, we served nearly 500[Read More…]
MUSEUM MUSINGS: Letters from history No. 83
White River Agency, Colo. August 11, 1879 Sir: In a letter of this date (A) are several things connected with the subject of this letter. I have a strong belief that a raid is to be made on our herd through the connivance of the Indians, and what I want[Read More…]
Panthers make statement at 2A State Track Meet: Girls place 5th, boys finish 9th
RANGELY | The Rangely High School track and field teams capped off a successful season with strong showings at the CHSAA Class 2A state championships. The girls’ team placed fifth overall with 49 points, while the boys’ team finished ninth with 30 points, showing depth across multiple events. Girls Highlights[Read More…]
MHS girls golf wraps season with first regional experience for four players
MEEKER | Last week, the Meeker High School girls golf team traveled to Windsor to compete in the Class 2A Region 4 regional tournament. Representing the Cowboys were sophomores Sawyer May and Kailynn Watson, seniors Mia Pinzon and Joelle Soler, and senior team manager Eduardo Cordova. While the Meeker program[Read More…]
MEEKER MARLINS
Two Meeker Marlin swimmers participated last weekend in the Sopris IM challenge at a swim meet in Glenwood Springs: Adrian Baumgart placing first in his age group and Aerie Smuts placing eighth in her age group. Both swimmers competed in six required swimming events over the two-day event. MELISSA BAUMGART[Read More…]
Obituary – Robert Steven ‘Steve’ Brubaker
May 23, 1948 ~ Nov. 16, 2024 Robert Steven ‘Steve’ Brubaker, 76, of Morganton, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. Steve was a beloved husband and father who lived out his faith and was an example of Christ’s love for all of us.[Read More…]
Obituary – Mary Austena (Kenney) Truitt
May 23, 1948 ~ Nov. 16, 2024 Mary Austena (Kenney) Truitt, 83, of Kendrick, Idaho, passed away on May 4, 2025, in Lewiston, Idaho. She was born Dec. 30, 1941, in Meeker, Colorado. Truitt is preceded in death by her father James Robert Kenney, mother Leah Bly Coy, brother Jimmy[Read More…]
