MEEKER | April 5-7 was an inspiring weekend of competition, recognition and of course making new friends for the Meeker FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) members who attended the 2018 Colorado State Conference in Denver. Members had opportunities to interact with students from around the state and[Read More…]
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Trooper Tips: Semi-truck safety
By Gary Cutler Colorado State Trooper RBC | When looking at driving safety in our state, it has to be looked at from every angle. This month, I want to talk about driving on the road with semi-trucks. A semi with a trailer is approximately 70 feet on average. Think[Read More…]
SOCCER BANQUET …
This past week the lady Panthers soccer team had their banquet in the lower commons at Rangely High School. Fifteen girls qualified for either the CHSAA honorable mention or CHSAA first team award. Senior Halie Elam and junior Marlena Miller made CHSAA honorable mention which means they have a 3.30[Read More…]
Buffalo Horn, BLM try for land exchange again
RBC | More than 50 people, primarily landowners and outdoorsmen, shared their concerns about the initial draft of a proposed land exchange between Buffalo Horn Properties, Inc., and the Bureau of Land Management in 2017. Their comments, almost entirely in opposition to the exchange, prompted BLM to revise the proposal,[Read More…]
WWII B-25 coming to Colorado
By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times RBC | The Commemorative Air Force (CAF), out of Airbase Arizona, is bringing the B-25 Mitchell bomber “Maid in the Shade” to the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport in Broomfield from June 4-10 not only for viewing and touring, but also for flying.[Read More…]
4H Livestock Judging Team …
The RBC Livestock Judging Team had a good day at the Routt County Livestock Judging Contest in Hayden, Colo., on May 12. Matthew Willey, Tatumn Kennedy, Macy Collins, Marryn Shults and Hayden Shults. COURTESY PHOTO
Prescribed burn serves dual purpose
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | In a joint effort of the U.S. Forest Service and other agencies, there was a “prescribed burn” of some 500-plus acres in the Miller Creek area on May 9, utilizing state-of-the-art equipment, for the two-fold purpose of minimizing fuel in[Read More…]
Letter: Brown thanks voters
Dear Editor: I would like to thank everyone who voted for me in the recent hospital board election. I look forward to serving on the Board and helping our local health care get better and better! Sincerely, Kim Brown Meeker
Days Gone By: May 17, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The White River Oil company received its big transportation trucks this week. – Two large trucks were seen in Grand Junction last week on their way to the Rangely field. They are a part of the new equipment being brought in by[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: May 7-13, 2018
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
DO RE MI FA SO LA TI DO …
The opening choir number included some dancing to the song was “Sing, Sing, Sing” by Louis Prima. Elissa Quinteros sang “Never Enough” by Pasek and Paul for her senior solo performance. Shelby Steele sang “The Sound of Silence” by Paul Simon for her senior solo performance. Surprise guest conductor Meeker[Read More…]
Guest Column: There’s no good reason for underage drinking
By JULIE DRAKE RBC Director of Public Health RBC | Parenting is hard. It’s confusing and downright exhausting sometimes. Especially the job of cutting the apron strings and allowing teens to try things on their own, allowing them to fail and encouraging them to learn. We all have different approaches[Read More…]
