Being a weekly newspaper in a world of instant information will try your patience. By the time the paper goes to print, a big chunk of the news stories and photos for the week have already appeared on the Internet in one form or another. That’s not necessarily a bad[Read More…]
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Guest Column: Wildfires should be allowed to burn
RBC | With numerous fires burning at various locations around the region it is hard to go anywhere without hearing a discussion about the flames and smoke. People are afraid of where the fires might travel, worried about air quality from the smoke and are sending up prayers for the[Read More…]
Memorial Mass June 17 for Dr. Earl and Sally Ryan
MEEKER | The family of Dr. Earl L. and Sally A. Ryan invites you to share in a memorial Mass and celebration of life Saturday, June 17, 2017, at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church at Ninth and Park streets in Meeker. A light luncheon will be served in[Read More…]
Hang gliding event this weekend
By Julie Noyes Special to the Herald Times DINOSAUR | Every kid fantasizes about what it might be like to simply jump off his roof with an umbrella and fly…and hang gliders live the dream of little boys everywhere, perfecting an art once thought impossible. By simply running down slope[Read More…]
Free Concert …
The TANK Center for Sonic Arts kicks off its 2017 season with Sound Circle, an 18-voice women’s a cappella ensemble. Join us for “Widening Circles,” a free concert at Rangely High School on Friday, June 16 at 5 p.m. The concert will last for 70 minutes with no intermission. Meet[Read More…]
Third fatal Hwy. 13 crash in a month kills 19-year-old from Silt
RBC | On Saturday, June 10, at approximately 12:32 p.m., Colorado State Patrol troopers arrived on scene of a two vehicle crash on Colorado Highway 13 near milepost 19 in Rio Blanco County, approximately 20 miles south of Meeker. A gray 2015 Hyundai Santa Fe pulling a trailer was driven[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel trail cleaning ride June 16-18
MEEKER | Plan on joining the next club ride with a little trail clearing on June 16-18. If you can’t ride all three days, at least come for one of the days. Meet at Wilson Park (at the junction of Forest Service Roads 250 and 260 above Yellow Jacket Pass)[Read More…]
Master facilities planning meeting for Meeker schools tonight
MEEKER | Meeker School District Superintendent Chris Selle continuously reminds the Board of Education (board) to focus on the district’s mission statement. The statement reads “to assure the highest possible level of success for each student in learning those things which the district believes to be important in assuring each[Read More…]
This week at the TANK
RANGELY | This week at the TANK: Open to the public free Saturday, June 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Open mic night June 17 from 7-10 p.m. $5 per person, kids 12 and under free. Bring your instrument, your voice, your friends and perform! Outdoor concert and barbecue[Read More…]
Dead Dog and Hunter fires consume more than 18,000 acres
FINAL UPDATE: Containment of the Dead Dog Fire has increased to 95 percent and the size remains 17,731 acres. On Thursday, firefighters worked diligently to increase containment of the Dead Dog Fire by making efficient use of the available resources. Because of the increased containment and reduced threat, Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 15, 2017
– Hunter Education class in Meeker Saturday, July 15 from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Mountain Valley Bank. Colorado Parks and Wildlife online Conclusion Course. Register online, study online. Contact Steve Balloga at 970-640-5481. – Mountain Valley Bank will be doing a “Lobby Blitz” every Wednesday to provide customers[Read More…]