By JARED HENDERSON MEEKER | The Meeker School Board held its regular meeting earlier this week, all of the board members were present. Middle School Principal Katie Johnston and Elementary School Principal Michele Cheesman attended, while High School Principal Amy Chinn was absent. The meeting began with district celebrations. Each[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Update on the highway banner project
MEEKER | Last week, the Town of Meeker Board of Trustees held its regular meeting. To start the meeting off, the board approved the agenda, the previous meeting’s minutes, and the monthly disbursements. During the public participation period, Stephanie Hanson of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce provided an update on[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – September 26th, 2024
Historical Society bingo night at the Fairgrounds this Saturday MEEKER | The monthly bingo game sponsored by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society on the last Saturday of the month is moving from the Heritage Culture Center on Park Ave. to the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Come at 6 p.m.![Read More…]
LOOSE ENDS: People by post?
Asking ourselves, “What is the worst thing that could happen?” is often a question posed by counselors and therapists to help anxiety-ridden patients cope with various situations. Picturing the worst-case scenarios coming true, as well as coming up with solutions for changing one’s reaction to daily stressors is reported to[Read More…]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR – September 26th, 2024
Meeker Cemetery Board attends Special District Association conference Dear Editor: The staff and two members of the board of the Meeker Cemetery District attended the Special District Association Conference in Keystone September 10-12. The first morning started off with Ann Terry, CEO, announcing to the Meeker Cemetery the most beautiful cemetery in[Read More…]
CLARK’S RANCH MARKET HOSTS COMMUNITY LUNCH AND RIBBON CUTTING
The new owners of Watt’s Ranch Market, Clark’s Ranch Market, held a free community appreciation barbecue lunch with live music from the 8th Street Pickers, giveaways and prize drawings on Sunday, Sept. 22. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed Clark’s Ranch Market to Meeker with a ribbon cutting. Pictured: Tom[Read More…]
MEMORIAL SERVICE – Donald D. Hamilton
Oct. 15, 1949 ~ July 17, 2024There will be a memorial service on Oct. 5, 2024, at 2 p.m. at Grace Bible Church (755 Spencer Parkway) in Parachute, Colorado, with a fellowship time to follow.
HISTORY LESSONS: Church arson Pt. 2 – The ‘tail’ continues
Two of the best bloodhounds in Colorado arrived in Meeker about 3 o’clock Thursday morning. The dogs were put to work at once. First one dog was put on the trail on the spot where the brick-bat was pulled up from the street. After taking the scent, it followed it[Read More…]
Panthers celebrate homecoming victory over Soroco Rams
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers celebrated homecoming with a decisive victory over the Soroco Rams, thanks to a stellar performance from both their offense and defense. The game started with a fumble on the opening kickoff, putting the Panther defense in a tough position. However, they rose to the occasion,[Read More…]
Lady Panthers win one, lose one over homecoming weekend
RANGELY | The Rangely High School volleyball team delivered an outstanding performance on homecoming night, sweeping the Soroco Rams in three straight sets: 25-14, 25-12, and 25-21. Senior Lexi LeBleu led the Panthers’ offense with a team-high nine kills, maintaining a kill percentage of 36% over the course of the[Read More…]
MHS cross country hosts home meet
MEEKER | Meeker hosted Aspen High School at Sanderson Hills Park for a home meet on Saturday, utilizing trails in the Phillip and Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park. “We practice on these trails often, but do not usually get to host races there.” commented coach Marty Casey. “We ran into[Read More…]
RHS HOMECOMING 2024
Panther Homecoming Royalty: King Landon Carlson and Queen Karlee Halcomb. Senior Royalty: Karlee Halcomb, Colin Zadra, Ashlynn Ducey, Landon Carlson, Paola Munoz, Robert Murray. Junior Royalty: Payton Holbrook, Braxton Shaffer. Sophomore Royalty: Allyson Castillo, Bradley Lambros. Freshman Royalty: Taylor Fouch, Cutler Mergelman. Crown Bearers: Breagen and Krimson. Grand Marshals: Kyle[Read More…]
