RBC | Last month, we honored our veterans with a special day and this week we’ll remember the anniversary of Pearl Harbor (Saturday, Dec. 7). Every day should be one to thank them for their service. It was estimated in 2023 that there were 100,000 WWII veterans alive with a[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
GUEST COLUMN: Hopewest calls for community support
Help sustain palliative care and grief support MEEKER | HopeWest Meeker has been privileged to be part of the community, providing compassionate care and support to more than 200 families. Every day, we witness the remarkable power of empathy, compassion, and community as our team helps patients and their families,[Read More…]
MHS alum returns to the court as head coach
MEEKER | With the high school girls’ basketball season fast approaching, Meeker High School is excited to welcome Megan Shelton, a former Meeker Cowboys basketball standout, as the new head coach. Shelton will lead the program in her first year alongside assistant coaches Greg Cravens and Jewell Kindler. Reflecting on[Read More…]
Rangely cross country extends season with Arizona race
RANGELY | Ten Rangely High School cross country runners extended their season to compete in the Nike Southwest Regional meet on Nov. 23. The prestigious meet, held in Mesa, Arizona, drew top athletes from Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, Arizona and Nevada. Rangely was represented in a variety of races. Alec[Read More…]
Meeker wrestling kicks off season with new head coach at the helm
Meeker High School’s legendary wrestling program is hitting the mats in practice, preparing for the first meet of the season this Saturday, when varsity will head to Grand Junction for the Colorado Mesa University Duals. This will be first year of the program under new head coach Stryker Lane. Girls’[Read More…]
GET YOUR SKATES OUT!
The “Skate on the Square” synthetic surface rink has been installed for the winter months over the basketball court between the courthouse and the justice center and will be part of the Meeker Meeker – Mistletoe Magic on Main festivities on Saturday, Dec. 7. The surface is suitable for ice[Read More…]
Guest Column – Enrollment information for incoming Meeker preschoolers in 2025
MEEKER | Meeker Elementary Preschool is currently gathering information about children who intend to enroll for the 2025-2026 school year. As the Colorado Universal Preschool Program (UPK) prepares to release more information on Dec. 17, we want to share some important details about Meeker Preschool’s enrollment process for the 2025-2026[Read More…]
Obituary – Donna Marie (Seger) Collins
Sept. 30, 1936 ~ Nov. 29, 2024 DC loved her communities and was constantly giving back to both. She taught in both Simla and Meeker; PE teacher, Colorado History, health, a counselor, librarian, she coached volleyball, track, and basketball. Her love for the gym started at a young age. She[Read More…]
CMU Club tours Terra Energy’s innovative fracking system
RBC | Over the rolling hills of Highway 13 and down the Piceance Creek road on County Road 26, is where Colorado Mesa University’s Land Energy Management Club recently toured Terra Energy’s state-of-the-art fracking system in Rio Blanco County. The visit provided insights into the company’s innovative methods for reducing[Read More…]
Winter travel season begins on White River National Forest
RBC | The winter travel season is underway across the White River National Forest. During the winter season, all-wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov 17-23, 2024
ARRESTS No arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 11/18/2024 @ 04:52 pm. A male party was cited for criminal trespass when he couldn’t pay his tow bill and was instead trying to retrieve his vehicle in a locked area. 11/19/2024 @ 07:32 am. A passerby picked up a male party and[Read More…]
Meeker trustees, staff tackle budgets, water lines and winter prep
MEEKER | The Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday night at the town hall, with all members in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda, which had no changes or additions. The board also approved the minutes from their previous meeting and[Read More…]
