MEEKER | The Willey family started raising goats six years ago when they got one goat for their son Matthew’s fourth birthday. Today they have 92 goats—39 kids, 5 bucks, 12 yearlings, 35 mature does, and one wether—and that first goat has turned into a full-fledged family business. They started[Read More…]
Features
Rangely town council selects new member
RANGELY | Tuesday the Rangely Town Council interviewed potential candidates for the open council seat, selected Matt Billgren as the new member Matt Billgren and conducted a regular meeting. The council position, which was vacated by former Mayor Joe Nielsen last month, received three applicants: Alisa Granger, Rich Garner and[Read More…]
A veteran’s vision becomes reality
By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Some 100 people showed up at the VFW/Lion’s Club building throughout Christmas Day to enjoy a free meal and companionship at what is hoped to be the first annual such get together for those who are alone on that day.[Read More…]
Miss Colorado …
Mountain Charisma celebrates first anniversary, adds second instructor
MEEKER | Mountain Charisma, Meeker’s yoga studio, is celebrating its one year anniversary this month. “I appreciate the community for being so responsive to something new,” said owner Brittany Shonk. “It’s been a fantastic year!” Shonk, who received her training in Shambahava yoga in Fort Collins, is also pleased to[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: If not you, then who?
Here we are, four days into 2018. If you made resolutions and are still keeping them, congratulations. If you’ve already fallen off the wagon, it’s not too late to get back on! Why do humans make new year’s resolutions, anyway? As far as I can tell, my dogs haven’t made[Read More…]
More attention needs to be paid to predator problem
RBC | Led by President Angelo “Butch” Theos, the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers (RBCWG) held their annual predator control program review on Dec. 15. According to RBCWG secretary-treasurer, Connie Theos, this event is intended to consider the financing and efficacy of their predator control program including the determination of[Read More…]
St. Mary’s new Rural Mobile Health Vehicle makes a stop in Rangely
RANGELY | Last week the St. Mary’s Rural Mobile Health Vehicle made its debut appearance in Rangely, offering a variety of healthcare services to locals without the hassle of traveling to Grand Junction. Program director Josh Perrin was on hand with the vehicle, which was parked outside of Rangely’s St.[Read More…]
Meeker Recreation Center celebrates 10th anniversary
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | On Jan. 12, Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation and Park District will be celebrating 10 years of operation at the Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) with an open house event for the whole community. The day is full of free activities for all[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 28, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Mrs. Fred French is the champion poultry raiser over in Rio Blanco section, having sold $150 worth recently, besides marketing $65 worth of eggs from 70 hens—pretty good for dry ranching, eh? – Storklets: The Stork has been a busy bird of[Read More…]
Our top stories from 2017
RBC | Editor’s Note: Traditionally, we spend multiple hours compiling the annual year-in-review. This year, we’re doing something a little different. The following are the top five stories for 2017 based on our website traffic and Facebook page. 1. The recent story about the possibility of wolf reintroduction garnered the[Read More…]
From Meeker to Africa: MHS grad enjoying teaching in Ghana
MEEKER | Aubrey Walsh, 23, always knew she wanted to be a teacher. Serving as a teacher’s aide for Becky Hughes at Meeker Elementary School cemented her plans. After her graduation from Meeker High School in 2012, she attended the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley to get her teaching[Read More…]
