MEEKER | At the July meeting of the Meeker Cemetery District board, board members discussed how to maintain the lawns at the cemetery in the midst of severe drought conditions, including extending the hours of part-time (32-hour a week) employees to 40 hours. “I don’t see that they need to, unless[Read More…]
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Marlins do well at Western Slope League Championship
By Tiffany Jehorek Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Swimming provides a unique outlet for athletes, as it is both an individual and a team sport, it has long practices with short bursts of competition, and the kids continually smell like chlorine. The Meeker Marlins started official practices in May,[Read More…]
Guest Column: Come hell or low water
By Jackie brown Chair, Yampa-White-Green Basin Roundtable RBC | “This is no way to run a desert!” The 2018 water year, which runs from Oct. 1, 2017-Sept. 30, 2018, is shaping up to be a record-setter for low water. The optimist in me is just hoping to get through with no[Read More…]
AGNC developing economic regional strategy
RBC | Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is continuing its public engagement phase in the development of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and will host a regional meeting on July 25, 2018, at the Colorado Mountain College Rifle Campus, 3695 Airport Rd., Rifle, Colo., beginning at 10 a.m. [Read More…]
RPD Ridge Bridge training July 26
UPDATE: Due to a conflicting event, this training has been rescheduled for Aug. 31, 2018. RANGELY | The next Ridge Bridge Training will held July 26 from 10-11:30 a.m. The training will be held at the Rangely Police Department. The community is welcome to attend the training. You can register[Read More…]
Obituary: George A. Smith Sr.
George A. Smith Sr. May 1, 1929 ~ July 13, 2018 George A. Smith Sr. passed away Friday, July 13, 2018, at the Rangely District Hospital. He was born to Augustus and Mary Duritzo Smith on May 1, 1929, in Graceton, Penn. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his[Read More…]
VFW/American Legion Dinner; Ford and Trout give updates
MEEKER | AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY GIRLS STATE CAMP REPORT Incoming Meeker High School senior Lacey Ford was sponsored by the Meeker American Legion Post 0074 for participation in the American Legion Auxiliary Girls’ State Camp on the University of Northern Colorado campus in Greeley in June with 160 delegates from[Read More…]
Wade wins Colo. Career Advancement Award
By Heather Zadra Special to the Herald Times RANGELY | Colorado Creative Industries, the state’s art funder, has awarded Rangely resident Samantha Wade a career advancement grant. The award will pay some of the costs of a two-week residency at the Music District in Fort Collins, Colo., where Wade will study[Read More…]
UPDATED: Sulphur Fire 977 acres, 100 percent contained
SULPHUR FIRE Location: approximately 5 miles north of Meeker in steep, rugged, inaccessible terrain; a power line in the area has made things difficult for air resources Size: 977 acres Cause: Lightning Containment: 100% County Road 11/Sulphur Creek Road is now open. MEEKER | Several people called in reports of smoke north of Meeker[Read More…]
Ribbon cuttings coming up
RBC | A ribbon cutting is planned for Red Rooster Sandwich Shop in Meeker Monday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. Western Slope In-Home Care’s Rangely office will have a ribbon cutting at the Rangely Chamber of Commerce office on July 24 at 1:30 p.m.
Letter: Prosence pleased with attention given to Highway 13
Dear Editor: It was very satisfying to read that some county commissioners have recognized the importance of State Highway 13, and are pushing for reconstruction of that vital link (Post Independent, July 10, 2018), something I have lobbied for for several years. In fact, about four years ago, I prepared[Read More…]
Funeral Notice: James Raymond Lantz
James Raymond Lantz Meeker resident, James Raymond Lantz, died on Saturday, July 14, 2018, at his home in Meeker, Colo. He was 37. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, July 26, 2018, at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Meeker. An obituary will be in next week’s[Read More…]
