MEEKER | Rylee M. Bushey of Meeker, a sophomore at Oregon State University, has been named to the Scholastic Honor Roll for Fall 2022. A total of 12,220 earned a B-plus (3.5) or better to make the listing. To be on the Honor Roll, students must carry at least six[Read More…]
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Regan Mobley named to CU Boulder Dean’s List
MEEKER | Regan Mobley, an exceptional undergraduate from Meeker, has been named to the Dean’s List at the University of Colorado Boulder’s College of Arts and Sciences. To be included on this list—which includes a notation on their transcript and a letter from the dean—students must complete at least 12[Read More…]
BLM update on Wolf Creek
EDITOR’S NOTE: This update occurred prior to the reported wire transfer fraud of Wolf Creek funds. See this story for details. RBC | “This project in particular is incredibly complex, we have a lot of partners to work with to make sure we are conducting the proper level of analysis[Read More…]
Rangely trustees discuss tourism website, veterans, TREAD, and more
RANGELY | During the public participation segment of last week’s Rangely town meeting, René Harden, president of the Rangely Community Garden Board, requested help to fill vacancies on the Community Garden Board. The Rangely Development Association/Rangely Development Council discussed financials. Town Manager Lisa Piering updated the Board regarding committee and[Read More…]
Obituary: Cletis E. Sims
Cletis E. Sims April 9, 1927 ~ Jan. 30, 2023 Cletis E. Sims, 95, passed away at home with his son and daughter-in-law at his side. He was the last of 15 children born at home to Walter and Lizzie Sims in London, Arkansas. During WWII he served in the[Read More…]
Obituary: Thaddeus Joseph Englert
Thaddeus Joseph Englert Nov. 14, 1934 ~ Dec. 29, 2022 Thaddeus Joseph Englert, son of Leo Francis Englert and Agatha Olivia Ohmes Englert, brother of Rosetta Land, Leo “Steve” Englert, Jr., Timothy (Leanna) Englert, and Mary Ann (Tim) Sheridan, and husband of Sue Ellen Englert made his great crossing to[Read More…]
Letters: February 2, 2023
Thanks for Christmas contributions Dear Editor: I am writing to thank Meeker-area residents for sharing the true meaning of Christmas with children in need this past holiday season. Generosity throughout contributed to a successful shoebox gift collection season at drop-off locations for the Samaritan’s Purse project Operation Christmas Child. Across the[Read More…]
Guest Column: You do make a difference
By BRYAN GOLDEN Special to the Herald Times It’s so easy to get into a rut yet difficult to get out. A rut is a regular habit, pattern, or expectation. There is a certain degree of comfort associated with being in a rut. It is consistent, familiar, and safe. We[Read More…]
Opinions sought on design draft for Circle Park Phase II project
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker’s Circle Park property has been identified in numerous public outreach efforts as a resounding priority for improvement over the past 10-plus years, including an expressed desire for enhanced access to — and utilization of — the in-town White River corridor.[Read More…]
Guest Column: Patents
Did you ever look at something new and declare, “I thought of that a long time ago!”? I am sure there of hundreds of people out there wishing they held the patent on Sticky Notes. 3M made a fortune on this little item and the spin offs. My computer screen[Read More…]
Loose Ends: National everything day
All over the country today someone is celebrating the very existence of a fruit, vegetable or meal menu item. It is hard to miss unless one listens to regular television or radio news reports. The local grocery store’s weekly flyers might have a proclamation in bold print reminding one to[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Groundhog Day
No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow. English proverb It’s Groundhog Day. Yeah, so what? We all know we’re getting a minimum of six more weeks of winter, no matter what the top-hatted keepers of the many-times-removed ancestor of Pennsylvania’s most famous large rodent have to[Read More…]
