PUBLIC NOTICE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS For DESIGN-BUILD PUBLIC WORKS PROJECT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF FISHING POND The EASTERN RIO BLANCO METROPOLITAN RECREATION AND PARK DISTRICT, a political subdivision of the State of Colorado, is soliciting proposals from qualified firms to design and construct a fishing pond within Circle Park, located[Read More…]
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Classifieds: September 6, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE September 2018 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call-in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 9/6 – No bus in town/Grand Junction trip 9/7[Read More…]
Girl Scouts …
This year Girl Scout troop 1645 was hard at work raising money for a special trip of their choice. They worked an angry birds booth at the 2017 fall festival and sold Girl Scout cookies. The troop enjoyed a full day of trail riding with Sable Mountain Outfitters. A special[Read More…]
Free Love and Logic class coming to RBC
RBC | Parenting with Love and Logic will be presented in Meeker Sept. 12 at the high school auditorium from 7-9 p.m. and in Rangely Sept. 13 at the high school auditorium from 7–9 p.m.
Quilts in the Country …
Don’t miss the annual P.E.O. “Quilts in the Country” show on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8 at the Fairfield Center (Third and Main) in Meeker from 1-6 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Caitlin Walker Photo
Rivershed workshop Sept. 20
MEEKER | River Management Workshop. Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rio Blanco County Meeker Fairgrounds. Workshop for White River riverside landowners and managers to learn about resources for river and invasive vegetation management. Register online at riversedgewest.org or call 970-256-7400.
Days Gone By: August 30, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Last Sunday morning David Smith killed one of the largest mountain lions seen hereabouts this summer at the sheep camp on Limekiln Hill. The animal measured seven feet from tip to tip and Dave is justly proud of his trophy. – Adolph Belot came up[Read More…]
Natl. scholarship awarded to local student
MEEKER | The National FFA Organization awarded a $1000 Built Ford Tough scholarship to Lauren Urista of Meeker High School. The scholarship is sponsored by Built Ford Tough Cook Ford Inc. Urista plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at Lamar Community College. This scholarship is one of 1,829[Read More…]
Hill climb makes Rangely debut
RANGELY | The Canyon Pintado Hill Climb Race will make its debut in Rangely Sept. 7-9. The Hill Climb course is on Rio Blanco County Road 116, which boasts a set of six steep switchbacks over about two miles. Racers are sure to be tested on the tough track. A Main[Read More…]
Softball wins one in Eaton
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys softball team traveled to the eastern slope of Colorado for the Eaton Tournament in Eaton, Colo. The two-day tournament on Aug. 24 and 25 matched the Cowboys in four neutral non-conference games. On Friday, Aug. 24 they opened the tournament playing Rocky Ford Meloneers. The Cowboys[Read More…]
Letter: Vaughn for clerk and recorder
Dear Editor: I worked with Emma Vaughn in the Colorado CattleWomen organization for many years. She was always efficient, capable and on time with any project that she did. As the CCW state secretary, her reports were concise and factual. She contributed many innovative and helpful ideas as well as[Read More…]
JV wins 38-2
Special to the Herald Times RANGELY I On Monday the Panther JV football team continued where the varsity team left off on Friday with a dominant win over the Grand Valley Cardinals 27-8. Leading from start to finish, the Panthers put 38 points on the scoreboard while holding the Cardinals[Read More…]
