“By the absence of an irreverent press, Europe for a thousand years has existed merely for the advantage of half a dozen seventh-rate families called Monarchs, and some hundreds of riffraff sarcastically called Nobles. Our papers have one peculiarity — it is American — it exists nowhere else — their[Read More…]
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LOOSE ENDS: Winding Down
The full bloom of summer is over, as the the summer’s annual festivities and celebrations end. Officially summer is not over but once the fair finishes and the school year starts, it feels done. Barbecues, musical gatherings, and special parties wind down, yet the taste of summer lingers for quite[Read More…]
Our Founding Fathers: Part One
No, not George Washington, our first President, but George S. Hazen, one of Meeker’s founding fathers. One of our earliest settlers and owners of the Meeker Town Company. Our George may not have been as colorful as Washington. I do not know if he owned any wooden false teeth or[Read More…]
HOME COOKIN’
Meeker’s newest restaurant, Caroline’s Louisiana Kitchen, opened Friday, Aug. 11 at 7t23 Market St. An interview with the chef will be published in next week’s paper. | LUCAS TURNER PHOTO
Meeker biking association hosts FUN Ride Poker Run Aug. 26
MEEKER | The Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association (MAMBA) will host a FUN Ride Poker Run on Saturday, Aug. 26 at 9 a.m. Online registration is $15; same-day registration (cash only) is $20 and opens at 7:30 a.m. The event is open to all ages. Minors will need to have[Read More…]
Rangely Chamber shares ongoing efforts at town meeting
RANGELY | Candra Robie, Director of the Rangely Chamber of Commerce, addressed Rangely’s Board of Trustees on Aug. 8 and described some of the Chamber’s efforts since she started in her current role. Robie reported on the success of major events such as the Rangely OHV Adventure Rally (ROAR). Efforts[Read More…]
BIG FISH
A big community cast put on three productions of Big Fish over the weekend. Meeker Arts & Cultural Council’s community theater program continues to grow each year. | CAITLIN WALKER Special to the Herald Times
COMMUNITY CALENDAR: August 17, 2023
Help clean up the White River MEEKER | Meet up with the White River Alliance this Saturday, Aug. 19 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for a White River clean up day. Starting at the Lake Avery spillway, we’ll work our way down to Circle Park. Bags, pick-up sticks, and[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: Aug. 8 work sessions
RBC | Here’s additional reporting on the county commissioner work sessions from Aug. 8 COVID VACCINATIONS RBC Public Health Director Makala Sheridan and Public Health nurse Karen Dinwiddie told the county commissioners, convened as the Board of Health, that the public health department does not want to provide vaccinations for[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: #26
ARRESTSA 41 year-old female was arrested on 8/8//2023 on a Rio Blanco County warrant. She was issued a PR bond on 8/9/2023 CALL SUMMARIES 8/6/2023 @ 11:38. While a trailer was being unloaded it proceeded to roll down the hill and took out a stop sign at 5th/Hill St. in[Read More…]
Volunteers Wanted!
RANGELY | Many of the opportunities that Rangely citizens enjoy are supported by dedicated volunteers. Without them, many resources and opportunities would fail or be unrealized. Most organizations in Rangely are operated by a board of directors. These people are volunteers who believe in the organization with a passion and[Read More…]
UPS AND DOWNS
The youngest rodeo riders had their turn in the arena last week during the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series with mutton bustin’ — a perennial crowd (and kid) favorite. It always seems like the sheep are doing more bustin’ than their riders. Tonight is the last rodeo of the 2023 series,[Read More…]
