The recent much publicized event of Will Smith smacking Chris Rock at the televised Oscar awards show is a sad reminder of the degree to which our society has lost the norms of respect and civility. To me, both men were wrong, but we should be able to learn from[Read More…]
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Editor’s Column: What’s the end game?
Lest any of us think the sudden show of concern about election integrity in RBC is a unique idea springing from local issues, it’s become clear this is part of a larger narrative at play. It reminds me of playing Monopoly with my parents and their friends (only child, here,[Read More…]
CASA volunteers key to success for abused, neglected children
RBC I “The big thing with that awareness is understanding that it is something that’s happening in our community” said Traci Gurley-Tomashosky, Executive Director of CASA of the Ninth, an advocacy organization for abused and neglected children in the 9th Judicial District of Colorado. She spoke with the HT this[Read More…]
ERBM board brainstorms cost-saving measures
Election set for May 3; three open seats, six candidates MEEKER I Like all tax-funded entities, the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Park and Recreation District is looking at ways to offset forecasted revenue depletion. Board members brainstormed ideas and action plans at the March 29 board meeting in Meeker. Board[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: APRIL 7 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Hugus & Co have just received the largest invoice of shoes ever bought here. • While the late blizzard touched us gently here it was not so considerate with other portions of Colorado, as travelers arriving during the last few days say it[Read More…]
Cowboys secure first win over Monte Vista, 23-7
MEEKER I Cowboy baseball secured its first win this weekend in stellar fashion 23-7 over Monte Vista. For the season the Cowboys are sitting 1-7, but with their home field drying and more outdoor practices being possible they should be able continue adding digits in the win column. Last week[Read More…]
Panthers win two, drop two over weekend
RANGELY I The Rangely High School baseball team traveled to Monticello, Utah, to take on the Dove Creek Bulldogs on Friday, April 1. With it being the folklore April Fool’s Day, the Panthers did have to face some adversity in having their games moved from Dove Creek to Monticello, Utah.[Read More…]
Rangely girls place first at Meeker Invitational
RANGELY I The Rangely Panthers had a very busy week for track and field. Many of the athletes started the week off by going to a JV meet on Monday, then they all went to Meeker on Friday and Cedaredge on Saturday. The week started off Monday with freshman, sophomore[Read More…]
Cowboys host home meet
MEEKER I Last weekend the Meeker Cowboys hosted their annual track meet at Bob King Track. Nine teams were present and the Cowboys had a good showing, both the mens and womens teams took second place. “It was great for us to be competitive this past weekend in so many[Read More…]
RATHER BLUSTERY …
It was a bad day for area tree and the various things they fell on, like this classic truck. Wind gusts took out several pines, rolled a trampoline down Main Street and generally wreaked havoc on anything that wasn’t strapped down. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
NEWS NOTES: April 7, 2022
Sportsman’s Club meeting April 7 MEEKER |The Meeker Sportsman’s Club regular monthly meeting will be this Thursday April 7, at 7 p.m. at WREA Kilowatt Korner. Glow in the dark Easter egg hunt RANGELY |Join us in Elk’s Park to hunt for eggs in the dark. You will need to[Read More…]
RETIREMENT …
A good chunk of the town turned out to celebrate Dr. Albert Krueger’s “transition” from decades of practicing medicine at Pioneers Medical Center with a celebration at Smoking River Brewing Co. last weekend. (Top) Dr. Krueger accepted a gift from Charlotte Babcock, daughter of Chris and Heather Babcock. | CAITLIN[Read More…]