MEEKER | After a five-game stretch in eight days, the Meeker boys’ basketball team won four games and will play two more this week against the Plateau Valley Cowboys in Collbran Friday, then host the Vail Christian Saints Saturday. The Cowboys won three games in a row, starting with a[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Panthers take out rival Cowboys 57-41, lose ‘heartbreaker’ to Bruins 64-63
By Colt Allred Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | In what is always one of the county’s most anticipated matchups, the Rangely Panthers were able to best the ranked Meeker Cowboys 57-41 on Jan. 11. As always with the rivalry game, the Panthers gym was standing room only and[Read More…]
Guest Column: The return of the Victory Garden
By JULIE DRAKE Special to the Herald Times RBC | We spent New Year’s Day doing a novel task, one we had never done before on New Year’s. We went to the neighbor’s and got a pick up load of “garden gold”: cow manure, goat manure and straw mix. We[Read More…]
County residents urged to test homes for radon
RBC | Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas responsible for more than 500 lung cancer deaths in Colorado each year. The colorless, odorless, tasteless gas can enter homes through cracks in the foundation or other openings and can accumulate unless properly mitigated. Long-term radon exposure is the leading cause[Read More…]
RDH coat giveaway …
Weekly Call Review: Jan. 1-7, 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…]
Letter: Westlands donates $2,500 to Search and Rescue
Dear Editor: I would like to formally thank Henry Kravis Westlands for the $2,500 donation to the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. Westlands community presence is very much appreciated, of which they all have shown over the years here in Meeker. With the fire event in April of last year[Read More…]
Coloradans encouraged to test homes for radon
RBC | Gov. John Hickenlooper has proclaimed January National Radon Action Month in Colorado. Coloradans are encouraged to test their homes for radon during this month to protect their health. “Testing your home for radon is simple and works best when all your doors and windows are closed,” said Chrystine[Read More…]
Crab Crack to be held Feb. 10
RANGELY | The annual Crab Crack will be held Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for social hour. Dinner is at 7 pm. Chamber members must have paid their full 2018 membership dues before making a reservation. For more information, please call 970-675-5290 or email [email protected].
Ice Fishing Day postponed to Jan. 27
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Registration for Spring 2018 CNCC Community Education classes is now open. Classes beginning in early January include computer skills, watercolor, oil painting, machine quilting, Quickbooks, intro to programming, crocheted rugs and photography. Visit the CNCC Meeker Center at 346 Sixth St., call 970-878-5227 or email [email protected] to register.[Read More…]
Apps to help you quit smoking
RBC | With new help from mobile technology, free medications and trained coaches, this could be the year you quit smoking. “Quitting the Colorado way just got easier,”said Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “We’re working with new[Read More…]
