Wilbur Wayne Richardson Dec. 19, 1930 ~ June 22, 2018 Lifetime Meeker resident, Wilbur Wayne Richardson, died on Friday, June 22, 2018, at his home in Meeker, Colo. He was 87. A celebration of Wilbur’s life will be held at 10 a.m., Friday, July 6, 2018, at the Meeker Town[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Seaplanes return to Rangely
RANGELY | The Colorado Mountain Splash-In 2018 returns to Kenney Reservoir Saturday, July 14 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a barbecue picnic that is open to all. Come see the seaplanes land on Kenney Reservoir. And this year, there will be a large-scale remote control (RC) seaplane demonstration[Read More…]
Q&A about possible Lake Avery water release
MEEKER | Due to low flows, dry conditions and extreme heat, water temperatures in the White River are nearing dangerous levels for cold-water fish. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are encouraging anglers to fish in the early morning, when water temperatures are cooler and less stressful to fish. To help[Read More…]
Chevron grants $5,000 to The TANK
RANGELY | In June, Chevron made a $5,000 grant to The Tank Center for Sonic Arts, to support the Tank’s mission to contribute to Rangely’s economic development through its unique musical experiences and opportunities. “In just a few short years, The Tank has become a significant venue for the arts[Read More…]
Hear the stories of our veterans July 13
RANGELY | Rangely Outdoor Museum invites you to hear our veterans’ stories. Come and honor our country’s heroes with a fireside, barbecue and dutch oven cooking. Bring your own chair. It will be held July 13, 2018, from 6:30-8 p.m. at the Rangely Outdoor Museum, 200 Kennedy Dr.
Methodist church celebrates 125 years
MEEKER | “The exact date when the first Methodists entered the White River valley has been lost in history,” writes Sheridan M. Mallott, the Methodist minister from 1966-1969, who researched and put together a detailed account of the Meeker United Methodist Church from the beginning to its 75th anniversary in[Read More…]
RANGELY SWIM-A-THON …
Rangely Hurricane swimmers and their supporters dove in last week for the annual Swim-a-thon fundraiser. They splashed their way to $3,718. Courtesy Photo
June 28 Rodeo Results
MEEKER | The first month of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series has come and gone. The series will pick up again July 12 at 7 p.m. at the RBC Fairgrounds. This week, get your rodeo fix at Range Call’s CPRA rodeos, which begin at 6 p.m. tonight, July 5 and[Read More…]
Promote your biz at the OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | More than 200 people will be coming to Meeker to ride out trails, dine at our restaurants, shop at our stores and stay at our lodging July 12-14 during the OHV Rendezvous. For more information contact the Meeker Chamber at 970-878-5510 or go to http://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/.
COMMUNITY PRIDE …
Gardner talks 2018 Farm Bill
RBC | Last week Senator Cory Gardner hosted a teleconference about the 2018 Farm Bill which he described as a “significant piece of legislation” covering commodity, food, trade, credit, research, and energy programs. “Most people associate the farm bill with commodity and nutrition programs,” he said. Gardner highlighted a variety[Read More…]
Four Marlins compete at Delta Open meet
By Tiffany Jehorek Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Delta Barracudas hosted the Delta Open the second swim meet of the season on June 23. The Meeker Marlins had four swimmers competing: Dexter Chinn, Tucker Chinn, Judd Harvey and Kate Lockwood. Each meet is organized a little differently[Read More…]
