RBC | Starting June 15, artists from around Colorado and the United States will take their talents outside for the sixth annual Meeker Plein Air art event, following in the footsteps of famous artists like Monet, Renoir and Homer. Plein air art is painting done outside, “in plain air.” It[Read More…]
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Klinglesmith, Anderson qualify for National High School Rodeo Finals
MEEKER | Lori Ann Klinglesmith and Ellie Anderson did what they had to do to qualify for the 2017 National High School Rodeo Finals (NHSRF), which included becoming a Wyoming state champion and winning a “short go” to come from behind to qualify. The NHSRF will be held July 15-23[Read More…]
Hang gliding event this weekend
By Julie Noyes Special to the Herald Times DINOSAUR | Every kid fantasizes about what it might be like to simply jump off his roof with an umbrella and fly…and hang gliders live the dream of little boys everywhere, perfecting an art once thought impossible. By simply running down slope[Read More…]
Free Concert …
The TANK Center for Sonic Arts kicks off its 2017 season with Sound Circle, an 18-voice women’s a cappella ensemble. Join us for “Widening Circles,” a free concert at Rangely High School on Friday, June 16 at 5 p.m. The concert will last for 70 minutes with no intermission. Meet[Read More…]
Local company gives generous donation to support purchase of Sportsman’s Club range
MEEKER | Brian Adee, vice president of Headhunter Bow Strings—the largest bowstring manufacturer in the world—and head of operations at its Meeker facility, presented Meeker Sportsman’s Club President John Taylor with a $25,000 donation at the June 1 club meeting. The donation is to be applied toward the purchase of[Read More…]
Barton receives ‘Spirit of the Pioneers’ award, RBC historical society dedicates garrison building in his name
By Bob Amick Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Longtime Meeker resident Johnny Barton was honored for distinguished leadership and service at the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (RBCPA) 105th Old Timer’s Reunion on June 3. Barton was presented with the RBCPA “Spirit of the Pioneers” Award, and the[Read More…]
When it’s more than just the ‘baby blues’
RBC | It’s supposed to be one of the most precious seasons of a woman’s life: the days and months following the birth of a baby. But for one out of every seven to nine new moms, that postpartum period is rudely interrupted by crushing, unexplainable sadness and anxiety textured[Read More…]
Summer of fun in Meeker starts out strong {PHOTOS}
Annual Kenney Reservoir Fishing Derby results and photos
RANGELY | With 94 registered and more than $5,000 in sponsored cash and prices, the annual Kenney Reservoir Fishing Derby was a resounding success. Prizes included gift certificates, merchandise, cash, ice cream, youth and adult fishing equipment, and more. Youth Results 6 and under Longest fish Kylor Henson 14-7/8” channel[Read More…]
Meeker choir members perform at Carnegie Hall
MEEKER | Past and current members of the Meeker High School choir were in New York City to perform Monday at Carnegie Hall. The 12 Meekerites became part of a 180 voice choir accompanied by the New England Symphonic Ensemble. This choir sang two pieces. The first was composed by[Read More…]
Colorado Centennial Farms dot Rio Blanco County landscape
RBC | Before the oil and gas boom, before the coal mine and soda plant, Rio Blanco County was made up of pioneering ranchers. More than 100 years ago many of these cowboys settled into the area, some digging in for the long haul. Over time many of the ranches[Read More…]
18-woman vocal group to host free Rangely concert
By Julie Noyes Special to the Herald TImes RANGELY | When Sue Coffee, founder and artistic director for the Boulder-based 18-woman vocal ensemble, Sound Circle, entered the TANK last September, she wondered if it would live up to all the hype she’d heard about it: “The first time I walked[Read More…]
