The new year can bring a renewed sense of purpose and the opportunity to make meaningful changes not just in our lives, but in the lives of others. HopeWest Meeker, supporting individuals and families with palliative care and grief counseling services, invites you to consider the many benefits of impacting[Read More…]
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Lady Cowboys win one, lose one, break top ten
The Meeker girls basketball team has blown last year’s season out of the water. Just half way through the season and they have one more win than they had all of last year. “We are much more cohesive as a team this year and it is showing,” commented Ainsley Selle[Read More…]
Routt, Moffat, Rio Blanco nonprofits welcome to apply for UWYV grants
United Way of the Yampa Valley (UWYV) is thrilled to announce the beginning of their Grant Cycle 2024, providing local health and human service nonprofits in Routt, Moffat, and Rio Blanco counties with funding for agency programs. The application period opens on Jan. 22 with a deadline of Feb. 16,[Read More…]
Letter: BMS girls b-ball thanks anonymous donor for warm-up shirts
Dear Editor, The Barone Middle School girls’ basketball team would like to thank the anonymous donor who purchased warm-up shirts for the entire team. It is greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Barone Middle School 7th and 8th grade girls basketball team and coaches
Avalanche warning issued for Flat Tops; danger high through Thursday
The Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) has issued an avalanche warning for the Flat Tops mountain range and many other parts of Colorado. Avalanche danger is high (level four of five) according to the CAIC. The warning goes into effect 5 p.m. Monday, January 15 and will remain in place[Read More…]
Update: missing man found dead
El Jebel resident Henry David Twitchell was found dead along Highway 13 on Friday, Jan. 12, according to a release from the Eagle County and Rio Blanco County sheriff’s offices. According to the release: “Rio Blanco County Search and Rescue and a dog from Search and Rescue Dogs of the[Read More…]
Four Leaf Clovers collect donations for animal shelter
The Four Leaf Clovers 4-H group held a donation drive for the animal shelter during the Parade of Lights in downtown Meeker on Nov. 29. We collected four grooming tools, five toys, six collars, eight bags of treats, 183 pounds of food and $20 in cash. Thank you to everyone[Read More…]
PRIME PROBLEMS …
While most of us were stunned by the idea of a “300-400 daily average” of packages handled by the Meeker Post Office, that number is the average for just one of the larger local routes, not the entire Post Office, according to Postmaster Beth Fox. The average total of packages[Read More…]
A little more cheer …
Pioneers Medical Center enjoyed its second annual “adopt a resident” celebration. Each department “adopts” a resident in the Walbridge Wing and gifts them individualized Christmas presents. This year, Santa Claus and one of his elves came to join the party! “It was incredibly special to see the joy that Christmas[Read More…]
Move it, move it …
Town of Meeker Public Works staff have been moving excess snow from the streets to the county fairgrounds to prepare the track for Meeker Skijor this weekend. Races begin Saturday, December 30, at 10 a.m. Niki Turner Photo
Rio Happenings: December 17-23, 2023
ARRESTS A 32 year old male was arrested on 12/21/2023 for a warrant out of Clear Creek County. He was transported to jail. A 37 year old male was arrested on 12/22/2023 for a warrant out of Craig Municipal. He was transported to jail where he was released on a[Read More…]
Museum Musings: Letters from history, No. 28
Sir: In reply to your letter of the 10th instant relative to an amount remitted to you per tabular statement for first quarter, 1879, for pay of herder and Indian assistant herder to be paid from the “subsistence fund”, under treaty with the Utes, I have to advise you that[Read More…]
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
2 days ago
The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
2 days ago
MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
3 days ago
With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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