Dear Editor: Dear first year 4-Her, congratulations on completing your first county fair! I am sure you ended up with some ribbons and trust me there’s more where that comes from. But there’s something I want you to know. There will be a time that those ribbons and buckles aren’t[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Marlins swim at summer seasonal championship
MEEKER | The Meeker Marlins traveled to the final meet of the year in Colorado Springs, Colo., Aug. 3-5. The Scottie Ascherman Summer Seasonal Swim Championships travel around the state, being hosted at different locations for each year, and are for seasonal swimmers from across the state. Coach Shelly Rogers concentrates[Read More…]
SUNNY …
This resident of the Fairfield apartments has grown sunflowers this summer that are providing a bird feeding station, shade and privacy for her porch. Residents of the county-owned apartment complex spoke to the commissioners Monday about needed repairs and maintenance to the complex, including repairs to the east parking lot[Read More…]
Obituary: Mike “Moose” Pilcher
Mike “Moose” Pilcher April 1, 1947 ~ Aug. 7, 2018 John Michael Pilcher passed away Aug. 7, 2018 at the Huntsman Cancer Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a battle with angiosarcoma cancer. Mike was born in Vernal, Utah, on April 1, 1947. He is the oldest of four[Read More…]
Register now for Mindful Minnies
MEEKER | Register your 4-6 year old now for this six-week course on Fridays from 8 a.m. to noon, starting Aug. 24. Children will enjoy fun and safe activities on the courthouse lawn to get their wiggles out before heading to the Mountain Charisma Studio for story time, meditation (focusing[Read More…]
Letter: Historical society requests art and artifact displays at RBC Courthouse
Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco County Historic Courthouse, built in 1935, has been designated by the History Colorado State Register of Historic Places and by the U.S. Department of the Interior, National Park Service National Register of Historic Places as a part of the Meeker National Register Historic District, as[Read More…]
Summer Rodeo Series Results: August 9
MEEKER | Ladies Breakaway (place, name, time) 1, Deena Norell, 2.8 #8 Header (place, name, time) 1, Kristen Egger, 8.7 2, Kristen Egger, 9.1 3, Lavender Castaldo, 12.2 #8 Heeler (place, name, time) 1, Cody Edinger, 8.7 2, Zane Edinger, 9.1 3, Cody Edinger, 12.2 #11 Header (place, name, time)[Read More…]
Nishiko Thelen named to dean’s list
MEEKER | Nishiko Thelen was named to Fort Lewis College’s dean’s list for the spring 2018 semester. Thelen’s major is business administration. To be eligible for dean’s list, a student must carry a semester GPA of 3.6 or better in no fewer than 15 credit hours of graded college level[Read More…]
Guest Column: What is the Blue Zone?
RBC | I went to my aunt’s 100th birthday party last month. It was fantastic, nearly 50 family members attended. My aunt is still mobile, cognitively sharp, makes her bed every morning, exercises three to four times a week, attends church and is very outspoken. After blowing out candles on her[Read More…]
JV softball team opens season with doubleheader against Fruita
MEEKER | The Lady Cowboys softball team opened their season Saturday, Aug. 11 with a JV doubleheader against Fruita High School. Both games ended tied 10-10. “A strong showing from returning players and new athletes alike,” said head coach Brianna Williams. Freshman Hailey Knowles pitched in her first high school game[Read More…]
Letter: Fritzlan thanks those addressing river’s algae bloom
Dear Editor: I want to thank the people who stopped the algae growth at the 23 mile marker and down. The river will in time clean away all dead stuff at the bottom. The river and forest has been items I feel it is our main tourist attractions and needs[Read More…]
First day of school …
Rangely’s students headed back to school last week. For short bios of Rangely School District’s eight new teachers, see page 6A. Meeker schools start Monday. CONRADO QUEZADA ESCANDÒN PHOTO
