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21 years after hantavirus

MEEKER | Twenty-one years ago, 18-year-old Annie Merriam had a summer job with the Division of Wildlife’s (DOW) youth and natural resources program and was planning for her senior year at Meeker High School. An athlete and musician in the high school band, she was looking forward to volleyball and[Read More…]

September 20, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Scam of the Week

RBC | This week’s phone scam, as reported to the HT, involves a company that claims you’ve overpaid for some computer-related service and are due a refund, but in order to get that refund, you have to provide sensitive financial information like bank account numbers. The scammers may say they’re[Read More…]

September 19, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

SGA HOEDOWN {PHOTOS}

CNCC Student Government Association (SGA) held its first annual Hoedown in the parking lot at the CNCC Weiss Center on Friday, Sept. 13. Dental hygiene student and SGA President Preslee Bunch of Grand Junction dreamed up the idea about two years ago. Friday the event came to life and in a big[Read More…]

September 19, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

No action on ‘no confidence’ petition for CNCC president

RBC | CNCC President Ron Granger’s leadership came into question once again Monday at the Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District Board of Control (MCAJCD) meeting in Craig. Former CNCC employee and current Craig city council member Brian MacKenzie presented the board with a petition signed by 29 Moffat County[Read More…]

September 18, 2019 by Niki Turner 2 comments

Honey: from the hive to your home

MEEKER I Honey is something most of us take for granted. We slather it on toast or swirl it into our tea without a second thought. But to local producers, those amber-colored jars of goodness are more than a tasty condiment, they’re a way of life.

September 6, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

Mustang Makeover seeks home for seven rehabbed wild mustangs

MEEKER | The brainchild of area ranchers, horse trainers, conservationists, and historians concerned about the growing populations of mustangs in western Rio Blanco, the Meeker Mustang Makeover is intended to showcase the stamina, intelligence and resilience of horses whose genetic history goes back to Spanish, Native American and early ranching[Read More…]

September 3, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Executive Council …

Rangely High School Executive Council is made up of Dillya Wagner and Tiffany Holmes Co Chair President, Dixie Rhea Secretary, Dylan LeBleu Treasurer, Hannah Wilkie Public Relations and Andrea Knight and Zoey Peck Rowdy Worm Co Chair. Executive Council plans the high school events and activities such as; Homecoming, back[Read More…]

September 3, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Fired up …

Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue members were out this week keeping their skills sharp. It’s been a quiet fire season thus far, but dry temperatures as we head into fall have elevated the fire danger to high and triggered red flag warnings. New volunteers are welcome to join the department.[Read More…]

September 2, 2019 by Niki Turner Comments are Disabled

A year of firsts for the Meeker Classic

MEEKER | Traditions continue in Meeker as the community looks forward to the sight of handlers and their border collies pulling into Ute Park. Not far behind them come truckloads of yearling Merino ewes just separated from their flocks in the Colorado high county. Up go the tents, fences and[Read More…]

September 2, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Purple heart …

Rangely veterans have added a purple heart around the base of the Veterans’ Memorial statue. The Purple Heart is a military decoration for those wounded or killed in action, first established in 1782 and re-established in 1932. Kandis Dotson Photo

September 1, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 5 comments

MHS Class of 1969 …

Members of the Meeker High School Class of 1969 held their 50th class reunion last weekend and included a barbecue at Joe Merriam’s and a tour of the high school under construction. Jim Cook Photo

September 1, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Cleaning closets? Put those old soles to a good use

MEEKER | A dozen Meeker high school students are raising funds for their 2020 ecology trip to Galapagos Island by collecting gently worn, used and new shoes. The Meeker International Ecology Program will earn funds based on the total weight of the shoes collected from Funds2Orgs. Collection boxes are available[Read More…]

August 31, 2019 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled