RBC | In what may have been the shortest county commissioners’ meeting on record (less than five minutes), RBC commissioners (BOCC) approved items on the consent agenda and gave brief commissioner updates Monday. There was no new business, bid openings, or memorandums of understanding on the agenda. Consent agenda items[Read More…]
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Full-scale emergency exercise a success, and a learning experience for all involved
RBC| The Piceance Basin in Rio Blanco County encompasses a vast swath of acreage. Beginning at the Colorado State Highway 13 turnoff, County Road 5 winds through the basin to emerge between Meeker and Rangely on Highway 64. At first glance the basin appears to be primarily agricultural, at least[Read More…]
Local artist selected for esteemed Arizona show
MEEKER | Local Meeker wildlife artist Jay Sullivan is showing his newest drawings at the prestigious 43rd Annual Western Art Show in Prescott, Ariz. during the Memorial Day weekend May 27-29. Only 100 artists specializing in western themes are juried into this event held at the historic Prescott Courthouse Plaza.[Read More…]
EMS week May 21-27
MEEKER | May 21-27, 2017, has been designated Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week to recognize EMS providers for the services they perform. This year’s theme is “Always in Service.” “They endure grueling hours and miss holidays and family celebrations,” said Meeker Fire Chief Terry Skidmore of the 26 EMS responders[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 25, 2017
– Modified hours May 27 Meeker Recreation Center Pool will be closed all day; Center open 8-Noon for Meeker graduation. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Meeker Recreation Center Closed May 29. Pool and center closed all day for Memorial Day. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Softball and baseball[Read More…]
Classifieds: May 25, 2017
Ads for 5/25/17 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** Colorado Volleyball Officials Associatin (CVOA) is looking for those interested in becoming a certified official. This certification allows you to officiate high school and middle school games. The certificate process begins in late July. Call or text 970-942-7500 if interested. ASPEN LEAF DENTAL OFFICE Dr. Cliff[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 18, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n At the present time, flour in Meeker is cheaper than anywhere else in the state. Mr. Moulton, manager of the mill, is not only trying to keep down the price, but is refusing to let any of the product leave the valley.[Read More…]
Rangely airport designated as an aviation development zone
RANGELY | Rangely’s economic development plan, created in conjunction with Better City, achieved a new milestone last week when the town received notification that the Rangely Airport has been designated an aviation development zone. One of the goals identified by Better City was to establish Rangely as an airplane maintenance,[Read More…]
MSD art instructor recognizes 2017 MHS art award winners
MEEKER | Art instructor Ben Quinn announced the Scholastic Art awards at Meeker High School May 4, stating that there were a total of 5,600 works from across the state submitted for competition. Meeker students who entered pieces were Anna Walsh (two individual submissions for photography), Caroline Copeland (ceramics), Julia[Read More…]
Farm Bureau, FFA present “Ag in Motion”
MEEKER | The Colorado Farm Bureau “Ag in Motion” educational outreach trailer was brought to the Meeker Elementary School on May 10 by the Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau, where Meeker High School vocational agriculture students and Future Farmers of America (FFA) members presented the Story of Agriculture to preschool[Read More…]
MACC sponsoring community film studies group
By Bob Amick Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council (MACC) in cooperation with Mary Grady, who will serve as film studies steering committee chair, have agreed to sponsor a community film studies group. The purpose of the group will be to select, schedule,[Read More…]
Arrow of Light…
Two more Rangely Cub Scouts have received the Arrow of Light award, the highest award in Cub Scouting. Above left: Cub Scout Carson Harris with his parents, Erin and Chad Harris. Above right, Cub Scout Justin Allred with his parents, Marcia and Chuck Allred. courtesy photo
