Dear Editor: Meeker’s local P.E.O. Chapter would like to extend a gracious thank you to the community for its support of our seventh annual “Quilts in the Country” quilt show and bake sale held at the Fairfield Center during the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials. This fundraiser enables us to continue[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Meeker Town Park grand re-opening this Saturday
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District is pleased to announce the completion and grand re-opening of the Town Park renovation project. Several years in the making, the park upgrade started with a public engagement process in 2012 on a full remodel concept design as[Read More…]
Three Panthers race in Fruita
RANGELY | As the Rangely Panther cross country team had several of their athletes dealing with some sickness, they only had three runners for the weekend. The three traveled to Fruita for the traditionally fast and furious race called the Anna Banana. Unfortunately, the race had to change venues and[Read More…]
{Guest Column} History: The ‘Meeker Massacre’ and the not-so-distant past
EDITOR’S NOTE: Friday, Sept. 29 marks the 138th anniversary of the “Meeker Massacre.” By Brandi Denison Special to the Herald Times Meeker | I grew up in Western Colorado, and, maybe like other residents of the area, I learned the story about the Meeker Massacre. I spent summers in my[Read More…]
‘Your Empathic Nature’ workshop Sept. 30
RANGELY | You’re invited to “Your Empathic Nature” a workshop with flute and harp musician Karen Rugg. Saturday, Sept. 30 from 2:30-4 p.m. at St. Ignatius Church,109 S. Stanolind St., Rangely. Journal, sketch, or simply sit as Karen opens new doors through nature and music. Empathy means “the experience of[Read More…]
Pie contest and auction at Fall Festival benefits 4-H Foundation
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation held its fall meeting on Sept. 13 to review applications for annual awards. The 4-H Foundation was established nearly 50 years ago to support education opportunities for 4-H members in Rio Blanco County. The foundation makes scholarship awards to deserving seniors moving[Read More…]
Ellis Eliasen memorial service Saturday
MEEKER | Memorial services for long time resident Ellis Eliasen will be held Sept. 30, 2017, at Highland Cemetery at 10:30 a.m. Lunch will follow at red barn on river on Sixth Street.
MHS Homecoming Royalty 2017 …
Panther volleyball has busy week
RANGELY | Rangely volleyball had a busy week with games. It started off with a Tuesday evening match against Meeker in a non-league game. Varsity made the night exciting, getting the win in five sets. The first set went to Meeker as they allowed only 10 points to be scored[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 28, 2017
– RBC Farm Bureau annual meeting on Oct. 2 at 7 p.m., Kilowatt Korner, Sixth and Market, Meeker. Speaker Shawn Martini, CFB vice-president of advocacy, will address current AG and H2A labor issues. Refreshments will be served. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from[Read More…]
{Letter} Commending Meeker schools
Dear Editor: How can a person move from “me first” to … “it is first about them and not about me”? The Meeker School District is an inspiring example. Judging from what we have experienced, our guess would be that every morning, before their feet strike the floor, Meeker teachers[Read More…]
Fairfield grant applications due Oct. 2
MEEKER | Since Oct. 1 falls on Sunday, the deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641, or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received, not postmarked[Read More…]
