MEEKER | A century ago in the Meeker Herald, editor and publisher James Lyttle wrote, “Some of our citizens who put ‘this and that’ together and then drew satisfying conclusions, are of the decided opinion that the recent sale of the famous Collom coal mine property at Axial means a railroad[Read More…]
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Sonic explorations June 21-23 at the TANK
RANGELY | The TANK Center for Sonic Arts kicks off three days of solstice celebrations June 21, with activities offered to musicians, sound explorers, families and the curious. A 60-foot tall water tank originally built for the railroad era and later transformed into a one-of-a-kind sonic sound space, The TANK opened[Read More…]
RDH changes name, hosts open house
RANGELY | Last week the Rangely District Hospital unveiled its new name: Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center. According to CEO Nick Goshe the new name is designed to reflect the variety of services performed by staff and, “showcase that the taxes go to support more than just the[Read More…]
Cook, Rogers honored at Oldtimers
MEEKER | Leota Cook and Marge Rogers were this year’s recipients of the Spirit of the Pioneers award at the 106th annual Oldtimers’ Reunion Dinner and Dance. The award, in its second year, honors those “hardy and determined individuals and families who exemplify special and long-term servant leadership representative of[Read More…]
Busted …
RANGELY | Beginning late in 2017, the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office began an investigation of narcotics distribution by multiple individuals. Gertrude Marie Holland, 52, and Nicholas Bruce Gibson, 35, were arrested April 29 and Gary Kaye Heidel, 62, was arrested May 11. On multiple separate occasions, Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Support your local forest with an annual pass
Special to the Herald Times RBC | Support your local forest and purchase your annual pass today! Ninety five percent of the funds from each pass sold at White River National Forest office locations are retained locally, which means when you purchase your pass from the White River National Forest,[Read More…]
BY THE NUMBERS …
Despite what small business owners have said was a “painful” first quarter, sales and use tax numbers indicate a modest increase in sales and use tax revenue for all three county entities compared to the same period in 2017. Sales and use tax dollars are an indicator of the[Read More…]
S U M M E R F U N !
By JULIE HART & CAITLIN WALKER Special to the Herald Times RBC | School is officially out, and if you’ve got kids at home, you’ve probably heard “I’m bored” a thousand times already. Take back summer fun (and your sanity) with family friendly events and activities in and around Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Comments on Buffalo Horn land exchange due June 6
RBC | BLM held a public meeting May 23 regarding the proposed land exchange between the Buffalo Horn Ranch (BHR) and federal public lands managed by the Bureau of Land Management involving thousands of acres in Rio Blanco County and some in Moffat County. BLM issued a preliminary environmental assessment on[Read More…]
The race is on for commissioner’s Republican nominee
RBC | Two local Republicans, Gary Moyer and Mike Hoke, are vying to be the candidate on the November ballot for the next Rio Blanco County Commissioner, replacing current chairman of the board Shawn Bolton. Only Moyer’s name will appear on the primary ballot, to be mailed next week. Hoke is[Read More…]
Meekerpalooza moves downtown with new events and free entry Saturday
By Paige Jones Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Any Saturday is a good Saturday when you are surrounded by art and music, and this year’s Meekerpalooza is going to be unlike any other. The sixth annual event has been relocated to the downtown plaza for better accessibility, and[Read More…]
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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