MEEKER I The 2011 Hershey track and field games, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Parks District, were held May 21 on the high school track. Several competitors advanced to the next level. All first place winners advanced to the Colorado state meet at French Field in Fort Collins, June[Read More…]
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Now that Range Call festivities have subsided for the year, we can settle in to enjoy a little rest and relaxation for the remaining days of summer. Take advantage of the warm days, cool evenings and coming (we hope) monsoon moisture while it’s here!
Rodeo showcases skills of local ranchers, cowboys
MEEKER I Once again, the Range Call Ranch Rodeo showcased the outstanding ranching skills of local ranchers. This year’s winning team included locals Lenny Klinglesmith, Travis Anderson, Lance Pakuer, and former Meeker resident Ryan Vroman.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks for Rangely’s fireworks
Dear Editor: Thanks to the Recreation Center and especially to Billy Estes for the awesome fireworks show over the Fourth.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Patriotism
Patriotism is defined as “a love of one’s country and a willingness to sacrifice for it.” Patriotism was demonstrated last weekend in Meeker during the 126th annual Range Call Celebration. Four event-filled days, including music, a pageant, a bank robbery reenactment, games, races, a barbecue, pancakes, camel rides, a parade[Read More…]
4-H fireworks
Rangely 4-H members Andrew Dorris, Antionette Dorris and Rylee Allred are pictured working in the fireworks stand last week, with proceeds benefiting the 4-H clubs and the Rangely 4-H community council.
Letter to the Editor: Court rules in favor of Yellow Jacket opposition
Dear Editor: Background: In September 2009, Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District filed three applications for diligence with the Division 6 Water Court: 09CW48 (Sawmill Mountain Reservoir and the North Fork Feeder Conduit), 09CW49 (Colorado White River Reservoir at Warner Point) and 09CW50 (Yellow Jacket Canal, Ripple Creek Reservoir, Lost Park[Read More…]
Coalition praises decision to terminate water rights
MEEKER I Western Resource Advocates (WRA), a regional conservation organization, and Joe Livingston, a rancher and business owner living in the Big Beaver Creek Valley above Meeker, praised a court decision to terminate the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District’s water rights.
Classifieds: July 7, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]
Microburst boasts 70-85 mph winds
RANGELY | Strong, damaging winds from a thunderstorm struck the town of Rangely in northwest Colorado on the evening of June 28. A National Weather Service (NWS) storm survey of the Rangely area determined that a (dry) microburst had occurred.
Wrestling camp Friday
MEEKER I High school wrestling coach J.C. Watt has invited three-time all-American Joe LeBlanc to hold a wrestling camp Friday, July 8 at the Meeker Elementary School.
LeBlanc holds wrestling camp Friday
MEEKER | Three-time all-American Joe LeBlanc will hold a camp Friday, July 8, at the new Meeker Elementary School, starting at 8 a.m. Wrestlers K-12 are invited, with a special K-6 session starting at 10 a.m. Cost is $10 for K-6 and $20 for incoming seventh-graders and older wrestlers. Lunch[Read More…]