MEEKER | The Meeker 4-H Achievement Night Oct. 26 at the fairgrounds provided good food (lasagna), good company, a Harry Potter themed costume contest and door prizes. More than 220 people attended: 4-H’rs and their parents, 4-H leaders, sponsors and county extension staff. The Rangely 4-H Achievement Night will be[Read More…]
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Obituary: Billy Roy Steele
Billy Roy Steele Oct. 22, 1984~Oct. 29, 2017 Billy Roy Steele was born Oct. 22, 1984, in Cortez, Colo., the son of Steven Eugene and Lyla Jean (Cox) Steele. He passed away on Sunday, Oct. 29, 2017, in Grand Junction, Colo., at the age of 33. Surviving Billy are his[Read More…]
Guest Column: Attorney praises Hickenlooper, Zinke for sage grouse actions
By Kent Holsinger Special to the Herald Times RBC | There are many ruffled feathers about the U.S. Department of the Interior’s efforts to revise land use plan amendments for greater sage-grouse. But critics are telling only part of the story. Greater sage-grouse inhabit some 165 million acres across 11[Read More…]
Youth theater group to present ‘Willy Wonka’ Nov. 16-18
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council’s (MACC) Center Stage Youth Theatre Group proudly presents “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, Jr.” at the Meeker High School auditorium, 500 School St., on Thursday, Nov. 16 at 7 p.m., Friday, Nov. 17 at 7 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 18 at[Read More…]
FFA chapter holds creed speaking contest; Smith and Moyer receive FFA degrees
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | On Tuesday, Oct. 17 the top 10 creed speakers from the intro to agriculture class competed for the chapter title. These 10 competitors recited the creed and also answered questions from a panel of three judges: Mary Baylie, Becca Nielsen and Katie Day.[Read More…]
Obituary: Nicholas (Nick) C. Lancaster
Nicholas (Nick) C. Lancaster June 7, 1972~Oct. 27, 2017 Funeral services for Nicholas C. Lancaster were held Saturday, Nov. 4, at Rangely High School in Rangely, Colo. Burial followed at Dinosaur Cemetery. Emery Bear conducted services. Nicholas (Nick) Cole Lancaster, 45, of Grand Junction, Colo., passed away on Oct. 27,[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Meditation: No beliefs required
By Stefanie Nielsen Special to the Herald Times RBC | When I first started practicing meditation I was hesitant because I didn’t necessarily have a belief system that coincided with the origins of meditation. At the time, I was religious, and looking for a way to alleviate my uncontrollable emotions[Read More…]
Meeker board of trustees rejects engineer’s bid recommendation for water supply improvement project
MEEKER | With Mayor Pro Tem Rodney Gerloff leading the meeting in lieu of Mayor Regas Halandras, the Meeker Board of Trustees Tuesday heard from Justin Carroll from the Range Call committee. Carroll said they would like to move the concert to Ute Park for 2018. The Range Call committee[Read More…]
Handling the Holidays grief workshop
MEEKER | The holidays can be a difficult time of year when grieving the death of a loved one. HopeWest invites you to a free information session that will provide ideas for self-care, new traditions and memorializing your loved one. Thursday, Nov. 16 and Thursday, Nov 30 from 5:30-6:30 p.m.[Read More…]
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Letter: Class of ’52 donates funds to MHS
Dear Editor: The Meeker High School Class of 1952 had some funds left from our recent class reunion and donated them to the Meeker High School. It was not a large amount—but our class of 28 students would like to see it put to use, for we did enjoy high[Read More…]
