By BILL EKSTROM Special to the Herald Times RBC I Contrary to popular opinion, fall is the best time of the year for lawn care. Fertilization, weed control, establishment of new lawns and renovation of poor quality lawns should be done over the next few weeks. If you only fertilize once[Read More…]
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Gobble, gobble…
Here, five of the six hen turkeys walking down the highway seem unbothered by traffic or this photographer east of Meeker Saturday evening.
Letter to the Editor: Support for ballot issue for broadband
Dear Editor: Rio Blanco County voters are strongly encouraged to support ballot issue 1A on the mail-in ballot for the Nov. 4 election.
Scholarship opportunity…
Meeker Veterans of Foreign Wars Hall No. 5843 is taking part in the annual Voice of Democracy scholarship competition. Entry deadline is Nov. 1. The grand prize is $30,000. All high school students can apply. For more information, contact Meeker VFW Cmdr. David Cole at 970-878-5326 (home); 303-249-3700 (cell); or[Read More…]
Playing backwards in Meeker golf tournament doesn’t hurt Watt, Theos
MEEKER I The Frostbite 2014, which is the final golf tournament of the season, was held Saturday at the Meeker Golf Course and followed by the annual membership dinner/meeting.
BMS volleyball…
The Barone Middle School seventh grade girls’ volleyball team won its season-ending tournament during the weekend, defeating the other four teams in the competition—Steamboat Springs, Craig, Hayden and Rangely.
Golden…
There is no question that autumn is surrounding us in Rio Blanco County or that the great precipitation this summer and fall has added to the bright colors surrounding us. This tree, located at the end of Kennedy Drive in Rangely, is one of the bright golden displays not commonly[Read More…]
Suggestions on caring for wet and soggy hay
RBC I Rain this year has been wonderful for the recovery of drought-damaged range land, but not all hay was put up in great shape. Remember, when plants are cut for hay, they do not immediately die. Dry matter loss of 5 percent per inch of rain is possible. As[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: In favor of mill levy override
Dear Editor: I would like to share my support for the Meeker School District mill levy override—ballot question 3A—in the upcoming election.
Rangely gridders fall, have bye week
RANGELY I The Norwood Mavericks remained undefeated in eight games after defeating the Rangely High School Panther football team on Yeager Field by a 50-6 score on Friday.
Guest Editorial: MACC endorses college credit for arts curriculum
MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council has endorsed and encouraged the new National Core Arts Standards as provided by the Educational Theatre Association (EDTA), which sponsors the International Thespian Society, recognizing outstanding high school and middle school students in the performing arts), and has provided information on the[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Taxes a bit higher than thought, but support still there
Dear Editor: This week, ballots are set to arrive in mailboxes all over Colorado. The people of Meeker will have the opportunity to vote not just for state-level positions and decisions, but for one that impacts every member of our community.
