Meeker’s sheepdog trials ended Sunday, but the work didn’t. “Breakdown is almost as busy as the days of the trial,” said director Ellen Nieslanik, who took a few minutes to chat Tuesday, in between hauling grandstands.
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County’s junior high FB teams play it close
RANGELY I In Saturday’s football games between the county’s two junior high schools, Meeker came out on top both times. But the home-team Rangely Panthers didn’t go down without putting up a fight, especially in the eighth-grade game. In the opener, Meeker’s B team (seventh-graders) won 24-0, while in the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The Meeker Cafe and Lounge were sold to a Denver couple, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Springer. • Headline: “Oil Well Drilling the Most Active It Has Been In Years.”
Letter: Respect the office of president
In the events of the past week over the hub-(bubba) of our president speaking in schools, I didn’t know if I should laugh or cry. Let’s cut to what I see is the real reason … if he were white would we be having this conversation?
Death Notice: William ‘Bill’ Anderson
Meeker native William “Bill” Anderson, 43, passed away Sept. 13 in Port Angeles, Wash. Services are pending.
Letter: We’re all guilty of hypocrisy at times
In response to Ms. Hale’s recent opinions and references over the past few weeks (in which the Herald Times has generously allowed her a forum), I would like to offer a suggestion:
Letter: Meeker seeks ideas for grade school site
The Meeker Town Board is seeking input on the future of the current elementary site. With construction of the new Elementary School well under way, the focus is now shifting to “What will happen to the old building and grounds?”
New coagulation program introduced at Rangely clinic
RANGELY I The Rangely District Hospital Laboratory was, until recently, the standard location for blood draws of patients on Coumadin, a blood-thinning drug used to prevent strokes, heart attacks and blood clots.
Tax revenue down in May, June
RBC | Local government entities are having to tighten their budgetary belts just like the rest of us, as sales and use tax dollars continue a downward trend compared to last year’s highs.
Letter: Letter-writer’s intent was misconstrued
Well, it is obvious that my letter was misunderstood. It had nothing to do with immigration, illegal or otherwise, but with being bilingual in America.
Death Notice: Rosia Sterry-Peters Amick
Memorial Services for Rosia Sterry-Peters Amick will be from 1:30-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19
Rangely falls behind early; plays better in 2nd half
In the season opener two weeks ago, Rangely “won” the first half. Then, last week, in the second game of the season, the Panthers almost “won” the second half.


