MEEKER | Coal Creek School is celebrating its restoration on Sept. 23 but needs help with some mysteries about the Coal Creek School. We have little or no official documents, newspaper articles or dated pictures that give us information about: 1. When the stucco was actually put on the school[Read More…]
Features
Guest Column: A little dirt might be good for you
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | John Deere had a popular T-shirt about 15 years ago that said “Dirt—it does the body good.” This statement is proving to be truer than any T-shirt wearing kid knew. It is interesting to read some of the current research[Read More…]
Leading the charge …
31st annual Meeker Classic sheepdog trials start Sept. 6
MEEKER | There’s always something new happening at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials and this year is no exception. There are new workshops, a photography competition to complement the annual art contest, and a whole new take on the lamb cook-off. In its 31st year, the Meeker Classic continues[Read More…]
Guest Column: High school activities bring communities together
By Bob Gardner and Rhonda Blanford-Green Special to the Herald Times RBC | Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that’s exciting news for student-athletes and high school sports fans alike. Research shows that being a student-athlete is about a lot more than fun[Read More…]
Eclipse …
Rangely Author book signing…
Fireworks, competitive barbecue added to 2017 Septemberfest
RANGELY | As Rangely gears up for another Labor Day weekend Septemberfest celebration, the Western Rio Blanco Recreation District is prepared to up the ante this year with several new offerings including fireworks and a barbecue cook-off. The Open Barbecue Contest will take place at Elks Park and begins Saturday[Read More…]
Algae causes problems for Rangely water plant
RANGELY | During the last few years the increase in the algae bloom of the White River has been cause for many discussions. Meetings have been held in Meeker and Rangely to seek answers from various tests and experts. While the exact cause of the increasing algae has yet to[Read More…]
Hurricane Harvey Relief Drive organized by Meeker Fire and Rescue
Looking for a way to help the victims of Hurricane Harvey? Meeker Fire and Rescue is coordinating a relief drive.
Final rodeo tonight …
Community Calendar: August 31, 2017
– Meeker Rec Center and Pool closed for Labor Day, Sept. 4. Normal hours resume Sept. 5. – Adult Open Gym volleyball starts Sept. 5 from 7:30-9 p.m. in the MES gym. Adult open gym basketball starts Sept. 6 from 7:30-9 in the MES gym. Call 878-3403 for details. –[Read More…]
