Museum Musings are a collection of letters compiled by Tom Baker that were found in the White River Museum. They highlight the situation and conditions locally and nationally during the time that Nathan Meeker was the Indian Agent in this area. Department of the Interior, Office of Indian Affairs. Washington,[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
LOOSE ENDS: Show up, don’t gossip
Gossip is definitely a big problem in any small town, but hearing about a sudden change in someone else’s life from a close friend or family about another friend doesn’t feel like gossip. After all, the questions about what actually happened are to be expected. Unfortunately, the vicious rumors based[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: Supporting students and schools in our communities
As Chair of the House Education Committee and your representative for House District 26, I am excited to share updates on legislation that will directly impact our students, teachers, and schools. This year, I am championing several education bills that address key priorities: improving classroom learning environments, enhancing school safety,[Read More…]
Cowboys close season with back-to-back wins
MEEKER | The Meeker High School boys basketball team wrapped up its season with two consecutive wins, including a 60-56 road victory over De Beque last week. The last time these teams met, Meeker secured a 44-29 win on Feb. 11, 2022. This time, the result was the same, as[Read More…]
Lady Panthers to host regional tournament, capping a 23-0 undefeated season
RANGELY | The Rangely Lady Panthers capped off a spectacular regular season with two decisive victories at the Evangel Christian Academy Tournament last weekend, solidifying their position as a dominant force in Class 2A basketball. On Friday night, the Panthers showcased their prowess with a commanding 54-12 victory over Cotopaxi[Read More…]
7th GRADE CHAMPIONS
A new seventh-grade middle school boys basketball team, the Meeker Mountain Lions, competed in a tournament this past weekend, emerging victorious. Head coach Brett Watson described his team’s preparation leading up to the tournament. “We had previously played some of the teams, so we had a sense of what to[Read More…]
Obituary – Karen L. Benner
March 11, 1941 ~ Feb. 26, 2025 Karen L. Benner passed away peacefully on Feb. 26, 2025, surrounded by those who mattered most to her. Karen was born on March 11, 1941, in Fredonia, North Dakota, to Rueben and Ida Hoff Lehr. She spent her youth in Grand Forks, North[Read More…]
Obituary – Sheila Colleen Caldwell
Feb. 9, 1933 ~ Feb. 27, 2025 Sheila Colleen Caldwell passed away peacefully on Feb. 27, 2025, at Rangely District Hospital. Sheila was born in Sterling, Colorado, on Feb. 9, 1933, to Kathryne Amen and Herschel Freemont McBride. After spending her childhood in Sterling, Denver, and Steamboat Springs, she moved[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County youth compete in Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest
Special to the HT RBC | Youth from Rio Blanco County competed in the Blackout 9 Livestock Judging Contest and Combine on Friday, facing competitors from across the country. More than 10 college coaches and representatives from western states attended, critiquing performances, offering scholarships, and providing networking opportunities for aspiring[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 2/22/2025- A 31 year old male was arrested for DUI and Careless Driving by Meeker PD. He was transported to jail and released on a PR Bond. 2/16/2025 @ 1:22 pm. A resident was given a summons for illegal burning in town on 13th St. 2/17/2025 @ 8:52 am.[Read More…]
Economic Development Council to host annual forum in Craig March 5
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Economic and community development professionals, elected officials, business leaders, and workforce stakeholders from across Northwest Colorado, and from around the state, will gather for the Economic Development Council of Colorado’s (EDCC) Regional Economic Development Forum in Craig, Colorado. This one-day event, presented by Colorado Department of[Read More…]
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR – February 27th, 2025
Thank you,Federal employees Dear Editor: Amidst the turmoil created by Trump and Musk to fire many federal employees and dispense with entire agencies, I stand by our federal employees including our sons. Our federal employees serve our country in so many ways from managing social security to maintaining our national[Read More…]
