The Herald Times

06/30/2024

I know you are, but what am I? Hear from our Editor in her column this week on our website here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-i-know-you-are-but-what-am-i/opinion/

06/30/2024

For the first time in what is believed-to-be the 18th playing of the Rio Blanco County Cup, the golfers from Rangely came to Meeker and dominated the rain-delayed tournament, defending their title and bragging rights, as the “Cup” will reside in the western end of Rio Blanco County for another year. According to Rangely men’s club captain Robbie Elam, “It’s about time.” Rangely avenged their home loss to Meeker, several years ago and according to Elam, the win for Rangely evens the score at nine wins for each town. BOBBYG’S MEMORIES, LLC Photo

06/29/2024

Close to 100 people took part in the annual Cast, Blast & Twang event at Nine Mile Guest Ranch last Saturday. Participants of all ages and backgrounds received personal instruction from Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers, got hands-on experience in shotgun shooting (below left), .22 shooting, archery, and fly fishing, and were treated to lunch on-site. The event is a collaborative effort between Colorado Parks and Wildlife, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Nine Mile Ranch, RTS Hunting LLC, JML Outfitters and Bonehead Outfitters. This was the third year the free-to-the-public event has been held at Nine Mile Guest Ranch. More photos on the website!

06/29/2024

Jacob Palmer of Meeker made planters for the Walbridge Wing and installed them, complete with flowers, last week, for Wing residents to enjoy. Vicki Crawford with Pioneers Medical Center said, “We are ever so grateful. They are beautiful.”

06/27/2024

The next of the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series is TONIGHT at the RBC Fairgrounds! See last week's results here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rodeo-2-results-in-the-summer-series/meeker/

06/27/2024

Road is fully open again.

Allow time for travel as one lane closure - alternating traffic - Mile Marker 26 Highway 13 - Between Meeker and County Road 5 from 04:45-06:30am for vehicle recovery. We will update when open.

06/26/2024

Rio Blanco County voters had recorded 1,782 primary ballots (out of 4,259 active voters) by the close of election day on Tuesday, June 25. As of press time, ballots collected in Rangely between 3-7 p.m. Tuesday were still to be added. Unofficial results are as follows:
RBC COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
Callie Scritchfield — 1,054
Regas Halandras — 610
RBC COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 2
(Unopposed) Jennifer O’Hearon — 1,082
U.S. CONGRESS - HOUSE DISTRICT 3
Stephen Varea — 67
Ron Hanks — 387
Lew Webb — 71
Russ Andrews — 42
Curtis McCrackin — 64
Jeff Hurd — 840
Complete primary results are available at the Clerk and Recorder’s website: https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/CO/Rio_Blanco/121780/web.317647/ #/summary

06/26/2024

Posting the preview for tomorrow's paper a little early this week. We've got unofficial election results, Range Call and 4th of July information, and more!
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06/26/2024

On Wednesday, June 5 the Meeker Chamber of Commerce welcomed Firm Foundation Childcare at its grand opening and ribbon cutting. The kids “cut” cute figures as they handily sliced through the ribbon with their kiddie-sized scissors. They rounded off the ceremony with a cupcake, a little punch and then each child released a balloon for luck! Firm Foundation officially opened for business on April 1 with just one child enrolled. Today there are 21 infants, toddlers and preschoolers enrolled but they still have plenty of room for a few more! Eventually they plan to care for 40 children in their facility. If you need quality childcare for ages 6 weeks through 6 years, check out Firm Foundation Childcare. 970-878-3111 or email [email protected].

06/25/2024

A round of applause for man’s best friend! Read all the Rio Happenings in this week’s edition and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rio-happenings-june-9-15-2024/rio-blanco-county/

06/25/2024

Vera Marilyn Burdick Tagert, 100, departed this life into the loving hands of her Heavenly Father on June 14, 2024, in Bristol, Tennessee, after a brief illness. Read her full obituary online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-vera-burdick-tagert/obituaries/

06/24/2024

Among several Rio Blanco County athletes chosen for all-state teams were Jace Mobley (31) and head coach Klark Kindler. Judd Harvey ( #63) and Jake Blazon ( #30) played their final high school football games this week as all-state team members. Read more about it in this week’s edition and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-coach-klark-kindler-2024-alums-mobley-harvey-blazon-at-all-state-games/sports/

06/24/2024

Clyde J. Slaugh passed away May 29, 2024, at the age of 90 in the hills of Rangely, Colorado doing what he loved. Read his full obituary online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-clyde-slaugh/obituaries/

06/23/2024

Just because we can, doesn’t mean we should. Hear from our editor in her column this week online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-just-because-we-can-doesnt-mean-we-should/opinion/

06/23/2024

The Meeker Pageant has been a tradition included in Meeker’s 4th of July celebration since 1938. It is now in jeopardy, and needs the help of the community and volunteers to make sure it continues! Read more about it and how you can sign up online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/volunteers-sought-for-meeker-pageant-show/meeker/

06/22/2024

@ 14:40 06/22/2024 - Highway 64 Mile Marker 65 will be closed for unknown amount of time due to a mudslide.

@ 16:35 06/22/2024 - Highway 64 is back open.

06/22/2024

Range Call needs you! We need the community's help with the continuation of the 4th of July fireworks display! Read about the upcoming changes and how you can donate in this week’s edition and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/fund-the-meeker-fireworks-display/meeker/

06/21/2024

Today is National Take Your Dog to Work Day. Of course, EVERY day is take-your-dog-to-work day here at the Herald, and Nellie wouldn’t have it any other way.

06/21/2024

State Sen. Dylan Roberts and State Rep. Meghan Lukens spoke to constituents at the Meeker Regional Library during a Town Hall meeting on Monday, June 17 following a similar event in Rangely earlier that day. Read the recap online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/sen-roberts-rep-lukens-make-town-hall-stops-in-meeker-rangely/rio-blanco-county/

06/21/2024

The Friday June 21 Market is still on! If the weather is good some of the vendors will still be showing up!
The Live Music and Beer Garden has been cancelled however, but if there is a break in this weather come on down to Main Street for the vendors!

06/21/2024

Due to severe weather alerts, live music and the beer garden have been cancelled for tonight. The Meeker Market is still on, though. Check Meeker Farmers Market for additional details and updates throughout the afternoon.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect through 7PM this evening.

06/21/2024

06/20/2024

Uplift Meeker, our Meeker Main Street program, is launching its newest initiative: the Josephine Project. Josephine Meeker was known for her sharp intellect, spirited nature and affinity for adventure. The mural will serve as inspiration for the Josephine Project, aiming to revitalize downtown. Read about the project and how you can get involved in this week’s edition and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/be-part-of-history-with-the-josephine-project-mural-creation-this-friday/meeker/

06/20/2024

🌞Tomorrow is the longest day of the year, the summer solstice.🌞 That means extra daylight to sit down on 'Herald Day' and read your fresh, locally sourced, homegrown news. 📰

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06/19/2024

Walter Noel Powell passed away peacefully on June 2, 2024 in Meeker, Colorado. Read his full obituary online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/obituary-walter-noel-powell/obituaries/

06/18/2024

Two incoming Meeker High School seniors will head into their final year of high school equipped with new knowledge about local government and politics, thanks to Meeker’s American Legion post. Montey Franklin and Landin Lopez attended the six-day American Legion Boys State conference in Sterling, Colorado. Read more about their experience in this week’s edition and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/a-week-that-shapes-a-lifetime-two-mhs-seniors-attend-boys-state/meeker/

06/18/2024

Anything is possible here in Colorado! Read all the Days Gone By in this week’s edition and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/days-gone-by-june-13th-2024/rio-blanco-county/

06/17/2024

We have recently welcomed our very own Herald Times baby! Adeline Joy Mohr was born on Sunday, April 21, at 1:05 p.m. at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. She weighed 5 pounds, 4 ounces and was 17.5 inches long at birth. Her parents are Chevy and Emily Mohr of Meeker. Paternal grandparents are Mike and Cheryl Mohr and paternal great-grandparents are Phil and Bobbi Mass, all of Meeker. Maternal grandparents are Laura and Rich Klinzmann of Meeker and Joseph Cardile of Denver, Colorado. Maternal great-grandparents are Art and Lila Cox of Meeker and Paul and Carolyn Cardile of South Padre Island, Texas. She was lovingly welcomed home by big brother Beau, and her eight uncles and three aunts.

06/16/2024

Let them. Hear from our editor in her column this week and online here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-let-them/opinion/