Whoever it was who said you can’t go home again, I beg to differ. I spent the past six days in Rio Blanco County, and I felt right at home. It has been five years since I was the editor of the Herald Times, and a lot has happened during[Read More…]
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Rangely School District to seek mill levy override in November
RANGELY I In the coming November election Rangely voters will be deciding the future level of school funding for the Rangely School District. In August the school board, at the request of Superintendent Matt Scoggins, voted 4-1 to push a mill levy override ballot initiative.
Meeker Classic, art show results
Place, Handler (Dog), From, Dog Sponsor, Final Score 1, Amanda Milliken (Howell), Kingston, Ont., Canada, Aspen Pet Services, 115 2, Derek Fisher (Nell), Napa, Idaho, Albert & Mary Kay Krueger, 113 3, Ron Enzeroth (Mick), Dublin, Texas, Redstone Veterinary Hospital, 105 4, Ron Burkey (Shadow), Boerne, Texas, Ed & Cheri[Read More…]
Meeker Classic: 2015
RBC I Around 30 years ago, a group of locals sat around over coffee and talked about ways to give an economic boost to the community. They came up with the idea of hosting a sheepdog trial. The rest, of course, is history.
Tipton seeks academy nominees
RBC I The office of Congressman Scott Tipton is currently accepting applications from students who are interested in attending a United States Service Academy in 2015. The deadline for applications to Tipton’s office is Oct. 7.
Heavy lifting…
Meeker woman earns nursing degree
MEEKER I Lisa Piper of Meeker has received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Western Governors University. The university held its 29th semi-annual commencement ceremony in Salt Lake City on Aug. 15 and celebrated the graduation of more than 8,500 graduates, including Piper. In addition to recognizing students[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Dorsett’s motive for school board run
Dear Editor: I would like to address head-on any concerns about my motivation running for the Meeker School Board.
Barone sixth graders back from camp
MEEKER I All the sixth graders from Barone Middle School in Meeker went to the annual bonding and teamwork camp at Snow Mountain Ranch near Tabernash, Colo., last week.
Side by side…
Volunteers needed for trail work
MEEKER I Volunteers are needed Sept. 19 to help expand the popular hiking and biking trail system adjacent to Meeker This National Public Lands Day event will include maintaining the popular China Wall Trail above Meeker and constructing the new East Ridge Trail.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Parkview Elementary support
Dear Editor: The staff at Parkview Elementary School would like to say thank you to the Rangely community for the contributions and support as we kick off the 2015-2016 school year!
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There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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