MEEKER | Katie Lockwood, a senior at Meeker High School, has been selected as a recipient of the Boettcher Foundation Scholarship. Boettcher scholarships recognize Colorado’s top students by providing them with the funds to attain an excellent in-state education and access to additional opportunities to enrich their time in college[Read More…]
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LOOSE ENDS: Daycare deserts
Next fall’s preparations for the first day of school have already been started and are continuing to tread on the heels of the last day of school. While school boards and administrators all over Colorado have been having a great deal of difficulty hiring new teachers, an added challenge has[Read More…]
Springtime in the Rockies
Special to the Herald TImesHave you ever been to the RockiesIn March or April or May?Springtime in the RockiesCan take your breath away. The beauty of the mountainsWith the sunlight on the snow,Can bring a tear to your eye,And so can the winds that blow. Lucas Turner HT Photo The[Read More…]
Aging computer, aging body?
I was reading a very enlightening article about old computers and when to discard them in favor of a newer, greater, sparkly desktop. The more I read, the more I was convinced that most of the article could be applied to my body as well as my computer. The first[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 4, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Water was turned into the town ditch this week. The town ditch will be in charge of T.D. Riley, and all wishing water will settle with him. – A month or two ago a move was made by several of our sportsmen[Read More…]
Love earns Master’s Degree
MEEKER | Patrick Love received his Master of Science in psychology with an emphasis in applied behavioral analysis from Capella University. He is currently a program therapist at Eating Recovery Center of Denver, working as a group counselor and he is furthering his education as a licensed professional counselor. Patrick[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 4, 2023
Trail system clean-up moved to this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker trail cleanup has been moved to this weekend due to trail conditions. All ages are welcome to volunteer. Join the Meeker Area Mountain Bike Association on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or Sunday, May 7[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 23-29, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 year old male was arrested on 4/29/2023 on a Rio Blanco County warrant. He bonded on a surety bond on the same day. A 47 year old male was arrested on 4/28/2023 on a violation of protection order. A 33 year old male was arrested by Rangely[Read More…]
Royalty …
Proposed solar farm generates surge of interest from public
MEEKER | “We’ve always believed that good land management meant resilience, and my father always preached the highest and best use,” said lifelong Meeker resident, high school teacher and landowner Kathleen Kelley in response to a recent surge of public interest about a proposed solar farm on her family property.[Read More…]
Adventure Time – ROAR 2023 {Photos}
Rangely’s annual ROAR (Rangely OHV Adventure Rally) keeps getting bigger and better. Dozens of locals and visitors gathered last weekend and enjoyed the area trails. JESSE MCCANN/DID I SHUTTER PHOTOGRAPHY
May Day Celebration {Photos}
The Rio Blanco County Historical Society hosted its first May Day celebration on Sunday, April 30, with smiles all around. The event included log chopping, a pie auction, cotton candy and kettle corn, yard games, face painting and more. Caitlin Walker/Emily Mohr Photos