MEEKER | Brett Smithers, 48, of Meeker, Colo., was found unconscious and not breathing Saturday afternoon approximately 1.5 miles up the Marvine Trail that leads to the yurt, according to a press release from the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. First responders from the sheriff’s office, Meeker Fire and Rescue,[Read More…]
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Undefeated Coombs wins third tourney
RANGELY | In the final two wrestling tournaments of 2018, Rangely’s two best wrestlers were in the same weight but not anymore and one of them remains undefeated this season after 11 matches. “Tytus (Coombs) and Zane (Varner) were finally able to separate and they were our only placers,” Rangely[Read More…]
CNCC January Community Education
MEEKER | Jan. 10—Watercolor painting with John Kobald. Great class for those with new interest or already talented. Jan. 14—QuickBooks for new learners or those needing help with specific areas of the program. Jan. 16— Oil painting by Maym Cunningham for anyone interesting in learning this art medium. Register online[Read More…]
Kennedy takes gold at Eagle Valley
MEEKER | Tannen Kennedy has settled into his new weight class, as the Cowboy senior dominated the 145-pound bracket in Eagle Valley last Saturday in the first competition of 2019. Five other Cowboys placed in Eagle Valley, helping the team finish eighth, with the host team winning the team title.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Jan. 10, 2019
– Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday in January will feature a jewelry making class beginning at 1 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call or come in to sign up now. 970-878-5911 – TOPS Open House[Read More…]
Public Notices: Jan. 10, 2019
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Town of Meeker is accepting bid proposals for a new patrol vehicle for the Police Department. The vehicle should be a new 2018 OR 2019 4-door SUV. Bid Specifications and/or general information may be obtained at Town Hall, 345 Market Street, Meeker[Read More…]
Classifieds: Jan. 10, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan. 3, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – On Saturday evening, Dec. 30, 1893, to the wife of David Smith, a daughter. Mother and child are doing nicely, while David is being besieged with the usual congratulations, in which The Herald most cordially joins. – Bill George of Powell Park, is now[Read More…]
Helping others one stitch at a time
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Stitchers met Dec.18 at the Meeker Public Library to make receiving blankets and lap quilts for a couple of the group’s selected charity projects. From early in the afternoon to late that night 12 ladies worked tirelessly to bring joy and comfort to beneficiaries from the[Read More…]
Openings on a variety of RBC boards and panels
RBC | The Board of County Commissioners will be making annual appointments and re-appointments to at least 10 boards and other panels at their Jan. 28 meeting in Meeker. Boards that have terms now expiring include the Building Board of Appeals, Citizen Review Panel, Columbine Park Board, Council on Aging Board,[Read More…]
CNCC January Community Education
RBC | Just a reminder that Spring 2019 classes begin next week. Jan. 8—Basic computer for anyone needing a little help in becoming more computer savvy. Jan. 9—Machine quilting for newbies or anyone needing help to finish projects. Jan. 10—Watercolor painting with John Kobald. Great class for those with new[Read More…]
Broncos donate equipment to Meeker Police Department
MEEKER | “Earlier this year, Denver Bronco Von Miller was moved to action by the deaths of three Colorado’s sheriff’s deputies and the number of mass shootings across the country. Miller rallied the rest of his team and decided it was time for the Broncos to show tangible support for the[Read More…]
