MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been reschedule to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
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Kennedy, Pelloni place at GJ Warrior Classic
MEEKER | Ten Cowboy varsity wrestlers entered the always-competitive Warrior Classic last weekend in Grand Junction, where seven won at least one match and two ended the year with Warrior medals. The Cowboys will not wrestle competitively again until next year. “The kids competed very well,” Meeker head coach J.C.[Read More…]
Clarification
RBC | Last week we reported that the county approved an annual agreement to pay the United States Geological Survey (USGS) $98,272 for water sampling on the White River and in the Piceance Basin. The total amount should have been $100,292 according to the amended agenda from the Dec. 11[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: There may be monsters, just don’t become one
By niki turner [email protected] I read a great quote this week by 19th century German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche that seems more applicable now than maybe ever before. Nietzsche wrote, “Beware that, when fighting monsters, you yourself do not become a monster… for when you gaze long into the abyss, the[Read More…]
Samaniego named as new director for Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation
RANGELY | Last month the Colorado Northwestern Community College Foundation found a new director to lead the foundation, bringing in former Otero Junior College Foundation Director Sue Samaniego. In her new role Samaniego is charged with leading, directing, organizing and managing the operations of the foundation to support the college[Read More…]
Christmas Day celebration open to all
MEEKER | Years of military and first responder service have left Ken and Brenda Culler with one resounding thought: NO ONE SHOULD BE ALONE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. In partnership with the Battle Buddy Ranch, VFW Post 5843, the Lions Club and the Methodist Church food bank, everyone is invited to[Read More…]
Panther boys lose two at Manila
RANGELY | The Panthers traveled to Manila, Utah, for the Manila Holiday Classic on Dec. 15-16. A year ago, the Panther boys went 1-1 at the tournament, losing in the championship game by two points. This year the tournament featured more teams and the Panthers found their equals in the[Read More…]
ACCIDENT UPDATE: One fatality in Dec. 21 crash on Hwy. 13
RBC | A 37-year-old female from Salt Lake City, Utah, was killed in the accident that closed Highway 13 for several hours Thursday, Dec. 21. The woman was one of four Salt Lake City occupants in a Dodge Caravan traveling south on Hwy. 13 Thursday afternoon about 11 miles north[Read More…]
DeVore-Wedding, Michalewicz receive degrees from U. of Neb.
MEEKER | The University of Nebraska-Lincoln conferred 1,505 degrees during commencement exercises Dec. 15 and 16. Meeker’s Beverly R. DeVore-Wedding received her Ph.D. in educational studies, teaching, curriculum and learning for science education and she earned a mixed methods research certificate. “I will postdoc in chemistry starting in January,” DeVore[Read More…]
Shift 10 percent of your holiday shopping to local retail
Buying local has multiple positive impacts on the community By Katelin Cook Special to the Herald Times RBC I During the holiday season shop local campaigns can be found nearly everywhere. But the true question always comes back to: What does shopping local mean for me and my community. How[Read More…]
First benefit event for ‘Young Leaders & Dreamers Scholarship’ Saturday in Meeker
MEEKER | “I wanted to be an attorney my whole life,” said Class of 2009 Meeker High School alumnae Meg Nieslanik about her life plans prior to graduation. Like so many others, her course changed dramatically during her college experience. She started with a degree from Gonzaga University in Spokane,[Read More…]
Rangely’s Angel Tree serves children
RANGELY | Rangely’s Angel Tree has a long-standing tradition of helping local children during the holidays while encouraging local families to reach out and support each other. The tree is currently coordinated by Anne Urie of the Human Resource Council (HRC). The Angel Tree typically serves around 50 children, representing[Read More…]
