Sept. 10, 2016 marked a historic day for high school sports in Meeker. The new track was dedicated to Bob King during halftime at the first home football game of the season. The school board chose to dedicate the track to King not only because of the King family’s[Read More…]
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Golfers post lowest scores of season
Rangely golfers posted three of their lowest scores of the season as they participated at the Fruita Monument High School invitational at Redlands Mesa on Tuesday and then they played at home in a triangular with Vernal and Craig on Thursday. Harrison Heil started the week with a personal best[Read More…]
BLM recommends removal of restrictions on sale and adoption of wild horses and burros
The Bureau of Land Management’s National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board met Sept. 8-9, 2016, in Elko, Nev., to discuss issues relating to the management and protection of wild horses and burros on Western public rangelands. White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts’ Executive Director Callie Hendrickson attended the[Read More…]
Car theft from Meeker leads to Hwy. 64 chase
At approximately 10:52 a.m. Sept. 9, a local man was having coffee at the Meeker Café when he learned that his truck had been stolen while parked on Main Street with the keys in the ignition. At approximately 11:25 a.m., a Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Deputy attempted a traffic stop[Read More…]
Tourism growth proves to be a mixed blessing for Moab, Utah
EDITOR’S NOTE: This topic came up at the Main Street America meeting in Meeker Monday. By Jon Kovash Special to the Herald Times Conservationists in Moab, Utah, have been heartened by the strong statewide and national support for the proposed Bears Ears National Monument. Yet I was struck by how[Read More…]
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Letter: Meeker Classic board thanks volunteers, friends
Dear Editor: At the close of the 30th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials, we are again reminded of the extraordinary qualities of this community and why it’s such a special place to call home. What a showcase of volunteerism, community and friendship! Handlers, vendors and visitors to the Meeker Classic[Read More…]
Panther varsity volleyball wins in three sets at Plateau Valley
The lady Panthers traveled to Plateau Valley Friday. The White team played well for their first match. First set was close, with the girls losing 25-27, but coming back in the second set 25-16 to take it to a third set. The third set ended with Plateau Valley coming out[Read More…]
Meeker Project 45 moves forward
“It’s all in the name of revitalizing Meeker,” Meeker Chamber of Commerce director Stephanie Kobald said of the Main Street America program during Monday’s informational meeting at Kilowatt Korner. Meeker was accepted into the program in July after about a year of preparation. Monday, Johanna Jamison from the Colorado[Read More…]
Rangely Outdoor Museum grateful to volunteers, donors
The Rangely Outdoor Museum’s 20th annual Ice Cream Social was Sunday, Sept. 4 at the museum. Since it had been rainy that morning, museum staff decided to move the social indoors. Two-hundred thirty-four visitors signed in that day, and many more came through but didn’t sign the guest book. The[Read More…]
CNCC Classes in Meeker
The following exciting classes are still available for registration: High Altitude Tomato Canning—Sept. 16; Graphology: Handwriting Analysis—Oct. 3; Computer Classes—Microsoft Word—Oct. 11; Microsoft Excel—Nov. 8, and PowerPoint—Dec. 6; Mosaic Workshop—Exciting craft class—Oct. 14-15; Food Safety Works Training for employees in food service—Sept. 29. Call 878-5227, email [email protected], or stop by[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber starts ‘rocked’ group
The Rangely Chamber wants to “rock” your day and bring a smile to your face. “Many of us love Rangely and the people who call Rangely home, and right now it seems like that all of us could use a big dose of encouragement,” said chamber member Sandy Payne. That[Read More…]
