MEEKER | Inspired by a service that delivered and picked library books for her homebound mother in Jefferson County, former Meeker Elementary School teacher Peggy Strate has volunteered to start a similar program in Meeker. “It’s for anybody who has a hard time getting to the library,” Strate said. All[Read More…]
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Lady Panthers take out Plateau Valley Cowboys 56-41
RANGELY | The Rangely High School girls’ varsity basketball team increased their record to 3-1 after beating the Plateau Valley Cowboys 56-41; the JV team also won and remains undefeated. The varsity will cross the state line to play in the Manila Holiday Classic tournament this weekend in Manila, Utah,[Read More…]
Across the Street: Rankin ready to ‘go big, go bold’
By Joyce Rankin Special to the Herald Times RBC | “Go Big, Go bold!” That was the message I heard at the Excellence in Education conference (Excelined) that I attended in Washington, D.C., last week. I passed that inspirational word along to local school board members at the Colorado Association[Read More…]
Two Panthers place in Oak Creek
RANGELY | Three Panther wrestlers competed in Oak Creek last Saturday and two of them placed in the top three. The Panthers will compete in another tournament Saturday in Kremmling. Rangely freshman Tytus Coombs advanced to the championship match in the 120-pound bracket and finished second. Freshman classmate Justin Rusher[Read More…]
Obituary: Laura Edna Maybury
Laura Edna Maybury Dec. 15, 1943~Dec. 9, 2016 Laura Edna Maybury died unexpectedly in her home in Meeker, Colo., of natural causes on Dec. 9, 2016, at the age of 72. She enjoyed the outdoors, crafting and spending time with her family. She was a talented person who loved bright[Read More…]
Ice fishing day canceled
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation & Park District Family Ice Fishing Day on Saturday, Dec. 17 has been canceled. The ice has been deemed unsafe to hold the event. The event is rescheduled for Saturday, Jan. 7, 2017. For more information, please contact ERBM Recreation & Park District at 970-878-3403.
Meeker residents express discontent with cemetery district’s 2017 budget
MEEKER | Half a dozen Meeker citizens attended the budget approval meeting for the cemetery district Dec. 8 to voice their concerns about the size of the proposed budget for 2017. The cemetery district is one of 18 special districts in Rio Blanco County funded by property taxes. Some special[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for Christmasfest help
Dear Editor: Christmasfest 2016 was an incredible weekend and we are so thrilled to watch it grow over the years. We began the festivities this year with the Elf on the Shelf, which the chamber headed up. Snickerdoodle made his way through businesses and when you found him and took[Read More…]
Harvey wins tourney in Delta, Cowboys take fourth
MEEKER | The defending 2A state champion Meeker Cowboys still do not have a full team but they did fill 11 of 14 weight divisions in the Delta Invitational last Saturday and placed eight of them in the top four, including one champion. Many of the varsity wrestlers played in[Read More…]
PHOTOS: Christmasfest sets tone for season in Rangely
Cowboys finish 2nd in WREA Shootout
MEEKER | After four games and just a few days of practice for Cowboy football players out for basketball the Meeker boys’ basketball team is 2-2 with a second place finish in the 2016 White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. The Cowboys will host the Grand Valley Cardinals this Friday in[Read More…]
Meeker Parade of Lights winners
MEEKER | The winners of the ninth annual Meeker Parade of Lights are as follows: PMC – “It’s a Wonderful Life” Best of Show Award. First Responders – “Clark Griswold” Brightest Award Restored Grace – Santa’s Elves Choice
