MEEKER | Oktoberfest celebrations span centuries, continents and cultures.This weekend, thanks to the hard work of the folks at Smoking River Brewing Co., the tradition is making its way to Meeker. Bavarian-inspired festivities are slated to kick off with a Volksmarch (more on that below) Friday, Oct. 15 at 4[Read More…]
Features
Anniversaries…
The cool, damp weather on the anniversary of the Meeker Incident and the Milk Creek Battle may well have mirrored the weather from the time, based on historical accounts. Photos are from Sept. 29, 2021, 142 years after the events. TERESIA REED PHOTOS
Meeker represented at 9/11 5K
MEEKER I On the morning of Sept. 11, 2001, New York City firefighter Stephen Siller, 34, had just finished a shift and was on his way to play golf with his brothers when news that a plane had crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center came over[Read More…]
Q & A: board of education candidates
Special to the Herald Times RBC I The HT reached out to all the candidates running for both Meeker and Rangely School District boards via email last week. We asked the same questions of each candidate, including: How long have you lived in the school district and what is your[Read More…]
Pedaling 5,300 miles coast-to-coast for PACFI
PRESS RELEASE | Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I Meeker resident and Pennsylvania native Bob Gardner had a retirement dream of bicycling from the Pacific Ocean to the Atlantic Ocean. He wanted to see the country and meet people by taking two lane roads and avoiding major highways. Having[Read More…]
Feels like fall…
Cornhole…
Centennial Gems awarded to top indoor exhibitors
Special to the Herald Times RBC I Gem paperweight awards were presented to 11 indoor exhibitors this year in celebration of the Rio Blanco County Fair’s centennial. One gem was awarded in each of the following departments: horticulture, flowers, sewing, quilting, pantry stores, baking, misc. and farm products, hobbies, art,[Read More…]
Septemberfest results: car show, BBQ and more
Special to the Herald Times • CHILI COOK-OFF 8 Total Participants Best Red Chili Winner – Sylvia Gibson Best Green Chili Winner – Ross Alire People’s Choice – Miranda Casto with a red chili • FAST, FLAT & FREE 5K We had 35 total participants this year Women’s 1st place–[Read More…]
Fire prevention week Oct. 3–9; learn the sounds of fire safety
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times RBC I The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week™ for 99 years, has announced “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety™” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 3-9. From beeps to chirps, this year’s campaign works[Read More…]
Family news
First, some news from our family to yours. We’re thrilled to announce that Lucas and Haley Turner have added a new baby to the family. Emmy Rose arrived Monday evening. All is well and we are grateful. Also, Caitlin Walker will be out for a few weeks for a necessary[Read More…]
Reflecting on the death of Laurie French, one year later
RANGELY I A year after the body of Laurie French, 38, was found off County Rd. 23 just outside of Rangely, her family and friends have questions about how her disappearance was handled by law enforcement. EARLY LIFE French was born in California in November 1981 and moved to Grand[Read More…]