Bikejoring, skijoring and dog sledding were on the agenda last weekend at the C Lazy S Ranch. The races are sponsored by the Rocky Mountain Sled Dog Club, which was established in 1960. Race results were not available online as of press time. Visit www.rmsdc.org for more information. KIM EKSTROM[Read More…]
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YOGI SHOP …
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of Meeker’s newest business, Sleepy Cat Yogi Shop, located at 1130 Market St. The shop will be open Friday through Monday from 11a.m.-7 p.m. Owner Adrienne Wix has a selection of yoga supplies, jewelry and gifts, as[Read More…]
County Beat: Feb. 28, 2019
RBC | “The whole project has been an excellent learning lesson for my entire department, said Rio Blanco County project coordinator Eric Jacquez of the Fairfield Center Remodel Project Monday, explaining to the Board of County Commissioners why they’re still wrapping up payments for the project. “We were writing our policies[Read More…]
Q&A with author Diane Les Becquets
MEEKER | Diane Les Becquets, a former professor of English and MFA director, is an avid outdoorswoman, enjoying backpacking off the grid, snowshoeing, archery, and swimming. A native of Nashville, she spent almost 14 years living in Meeker before moving to New Hampshire. Les Becquets will be in Meeker on[Read More…]
Hunters urged to study license changes
What’s New for 2019 Colorado Big-Game Seasons from Colorado Parks & Wildlife on Vimeo. RBC | Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2019 are urged to study up on all the changes in license requirements and fees prior to the March 1 opening of the[Read More…]
Credit union celebrates 60 years
RANGELY | In 1959 a seed of an idea took root in Rangely High School. Since the town was without a local bank, perhaps a credit union could be formed, saving the school district employees the difficulties of banking out of town in Vernal, Meeker, or their former “hometown” banks. By[Read More…]
MSD approves $32.24 million contract with Haselden
MEEKER | The high school construction project got its legal stamp of approval Monday night when Meeker School District’s board unanimously approved a contract with Haselden Construction for $32.24 million and $90,000 in pre-construction fees. The contract was extensively reviewed before making its way to the board. Saul Abraham of[Read More…]
RBC interagency updates
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] RBC I Representatives from multiple county and municipal agencies met with the Rio Blanco County Commissioners to provide updates on programs and projects in an interagency meeting. ASSESSOR RBC Assessor Renae Neilson said this is a reappraisal year. The east end of the county is “up[Read More…]
Business grant apps now available
MEEKER | The town’s board of trustees met Tuesday with three members absent. Mayor Pro Tem Travis Day led the brief meeting in the absence of Mayor Regas Halandras and trustees Wendy Gutierrez and Scott Creecy. Police Chief Phil Stubblefield said there were 236 calls for service in January. “It was[Read More…]
Rangely PD hires new officer
RANGELY | It’s no secret that America is in a law enforcement crisis. Police departments across the country are struggling to find enough qualified applicants for the jobs available. According to the Bureau of Justice Statistics about 700,000 full-time sworn officers are working right now in the U.S. That is a[Read More…]
Board of health discusses merging public health services with hospitals
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health meeting was led by Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Julie Drake and took place on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Rangely at 1:30 p.m. In addition to the county commissioners, County Attorney Todd Starr, Tammy Dunker and Shelby Lindsay from Rangely Community[Read More…]
Art instructor tackles mural project
MEEKER | Ben Quinn, art teacher at Meeker High School, has recently taken on a project at the Meeker Recreation Center to create a mural on the north wall of the natatorium. The mural depicts a giant shipwreck surrounded by the creatures of the ocean. It’s located behind the slide to[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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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