RANGELY I Heading in two directions this past weekend, the Rangely Panther cross country teams opened up their seasons with the first official meets of the year. On Friday, a handful of Panthers made the short trip to Meeker to kick off the official season opener. Colton Noel, who has[Read More…]
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Seven teams race at Meeker Invitational
MEEKER I Meeker Cross Country held an Invitational on Friday, Aug. 29, with seven other teams in attendance. The boys ran first again this week, starting in two waves, separated by a few minutes. “We had a great day for racing: The course was in great shape, the temperatures and air quality were[Read More…]
Two weeks left for varsity golf season
MEEKER I Golf has had a busy year and only two weeks remain in the varsity regular season. The scores continue to drop as the team makes their rounds on the western slope links. Results from this week: Bookcliff Invitational- Grand Junction, Aug. 31 John Hampton Hightower 88 Peter Hanks[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Sept. 3, 2020
The Meeker Herald | 125 years ago • This was court week, and The Herald’s hired man has been struggling desperately with lawyers’ arguments and Blackstone to such an extent that this issue resembles the aforesaid hired man — it has a forlorn, tired appearance. If the reader happens to[Read More…]
No deal on 1% sales tax increase to fund local dispatch
RBC | The idea of a sales tax to pay for local dispatch is dead in the water, at least for this year. Commissioners heard unanimous support for keeping dispatch local Monday and Tuesday, and one community member suggested the idea of a sales tax. With the deadline for adding[Read More…]
With a $2.3 million budget shortfall, four county jobs are on the chopping block
RBC | Budget work sessions last week culminated in two special meetings Monday and Tuesday as commissioners tackle a shortfall now expected to reach $2.3 million. Late Friday after work sessions, the board issued a notice for a special meeting on Monday at 8 a.m. to discuss “county restructuring due[Read More…]
Residents speak up on behalf of local dispatch as county proposes moving services
Another special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at 1:15 p.m. Commissioners will vote on combining several county departments before continuing the 2021 budget process. RBC | Rio Blanco County residents concerned about keeping dispatch services local filled the commissioners’ meeting room to overflowing Monday. Sheriff Anthony Mazzola put[Read More…]
Proposal to move local dispatch services out of county returns to the table as commissioners face 2021 budget cuts
Read our coverage of the Aug. 31 special meeting at theheraldtimes.com/residents-speak-up-on-behalf-of-local-dispatch-as-county-proposes-moving-services/rio-blanco-county/ The first time the HT reported on an idea to get rid of dispatch services at the county level and instead contract with the call center in Craig (operated by the Colorado State Patrol) to provide 911 and dispatch[Read More…]
COVID-19 update from RBC Public Health: Aug. 28, 2020
RBC | Two new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in the county in the last week. Public Health Director Alice Harvey has posted a video with updated information below.
Softball loses three, wins two
MEEKER | Softball wrapped up week one with two wins at home with a double header against Gunnison. The season itself is only 16 games long and five have already been played. Game one against the Rifle Bears the Cowboys lost 18-0 to a historically strong and competitive team. In[Read More…]
High school cornerstone …
Members of the Masonic Lodge laid the cornerstone at the new Meeker High School building last week, just in time for students to return to school. MSD Superintendent Chris Selle and MHS Principal Amy Chinn applied some mortar. A time capsule was placed behind the stone.
Main Street improvements, grants and more
RANGELY | The Town of Rangely’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday. During supervisor reports, Janet Miller reported that four White River Village tenant recertifications were completed. The sprinkler system was repaired, common area deep cleaning has been routinely taking place, shampooing carpets, spraying exterior for elm tree beetles, Ring© door[Read More…]
