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…]
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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…]
105th annual Old Timers reunion to be held June 3
RBC | There are few traditions that span five generations and last more than 100 years. The Pioneers Association Old Timers Reunion is one of those time honored traditions that began with J.W. Sheridan as the president 105 years ago. This year his great-granddaughters, Molly Turner and Hallie Blunt, are[Read More…]
Obituary: Donna Rowley Willits
Donna Rowley Willits Oct. 24, 1941~May 12, 2017 Donna Rowley Willits was born in Hayden, Colo., on Oct. 24, 1941, to Mae and Chester Rowley. She grew up in Hayden and after graduating from high school she went to Denver for two years of nurse’s training. Upon completion of that[Read More…]
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Letter: Happily Ever After
Dear Editor: Once upon a time there was a wise king who promised his loyal subjects that he would fix the broken health care system which had become a burden on them. He called in his counselors and they tried to figure out a way to keep the promise he[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…]
Letter: Local response sought for Meeker Adventure Center RFQ
Dear Editor: The Meeker Urban Renewal Authority (MURA) would like to inform the public of, and invite any and all interested parties to respond to the formal Request for Qualifications (RFQ) which was recently released on May 1, 2017. MURA is requesting responses from interested individuals and businesses (“Respondents”) to[Read More…]
Register now for Old Timers Reunion
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association will host the 105th Old Timers Reunion on Saturday, June 3. The theme this year is “Ride for the Brand,” honoring the dedication of our pioneers. Social hour begins at 5 p.m. Help the Rio Blanco County Historical Society preserve our local[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Meeker schools remain committed to excellence
By Chris Selle Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | With the adjournment of the 71st General Assembly of the Colorado Legislature, school districts are now in the process of making sense of the legislation passed by our elected officials. Every legislative session includes some focus on education, and 2017[Read More…]
Obituary: Fred Gordon Brumback
Fred Gordon Brumback Jan. 17, 1922~Sept. 5, 2016 On Sept. 5, 2016, Fred joined the love of his life, Ethel Leroa Wolaver Brumback. He served his country honorably in the U.S. Navy from June 16, 1943, to Dec. 5, 1948, in the Pacific Arena. He passed away at the Colorado[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…]