March, 2010 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

DA makes his case against Jerry Snider Jr.

RBC I Jerry Snider Jr. walked upstairs at his father’s house in Rangely, retrieved a hatchet, returned to the living room where his father was sitting in a recliner and used the sharp instrument to kill his father with nine fatal blows to the head.

March 26, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead 1 comment

DA looking for deputy in county

RBC I The district attorney’s office is looking for a new deputy for its Rio Blanco County office. DA Martin Beeson thinks he’s found his man.

March 26, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Chambers name members of the week

RBC I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week last week was local dentist Charles Vandiver. To read the story about Charles and DeeAnna, go to www.meekerchamber.com. The Rangely Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week was Ducey’s Electric. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker teams excel at Destination Imagination

MEEKER I Eight teams from Meeker traveled to Rifle to participate in the Western Slope Destination Imagination Tournament on March 18.

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

An enlarged photo of brother and sister Stone and Alahna Martin was the backdrop for last Friday’s memorial service for Stone in the auditorium at Meeker High School. Nearly every seat was taken as family and friends paid their respects. See additional photos, Jerry Martin’s eulogy for his grandson and Stone’s obituary on Pages 6 and 7.

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Memorial service for Stone Lee Martin: Tears in heaven

EULOGY FOR STONE LEE MARTIN Stone was one of the most loving, kind, compassionate, and genuine kids that has ever lived. Stone loved God, his family, his friends and the Meeker community. In his short life of almost 10 years, Stone taught us so much. Stone has also taught us many things in his[Read More…]

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Candidates withdraw from town elections

RBC I The field for the town elections got smaller last week. Paul Tucker withdrew his candidacy for the Rangely Town Council, and Chuck Mills did the same for the Meeker Town Board.

March 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker High students are studying in Baja

MEEKER I Eight Meeker High School students and one teacher, Bob Dorsett, are participating in a nine-day field science project studying marine life in Baja California Sur. The Island Ecology Program, organized by Ecology Project International (www.ecologyproject.org), is located at the Sea of Cortez’ Espiritu Santo Island.

March 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely rabies clinic Saturday April 17

RANGELY I The Rangely Animal Shelter, in conjunction with the Rangely Police Department, will again sponsor its annual rabies clinic on Saturday, April 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (after the health fair) at the Rangely Fire Hall on East Main Street.

March 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

WR Snowmobile Club will ride Sunday

MEEKER | White River Snowmobile Club will have its annual ride this Sunday. Riders will depart the Ripple Creek parking lot at the end of County Road 8 at 10 a.m. All ages and ability of riders are welcome. Club leaders will accompany all riders.

March 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Splitting wood is out of Jesper Jonsson’s hands from now on

Jesper Jonsson makes his living with his hands. So when he almost lost a finger in a log-splitting accident in January, it threatened not only his career, but his livelihood. Jesper, a chef with an international reputation, owns and operates The Bistro restaurant in Meeker with his wife, San.

March 24, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Deputy district attorney says goodbye

I very much want to thank the people of Rio Blanco County for giving me the opportunity to serve you as your deputy district attorney for the past year. This is a wonderful community, and it has been both an honor and a pleasure to assist in the team effort[Read More…]

March 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Herald Times example of community paper

As a lifelong journalist, I appreciate Jeff Burkhead’s self-revealing column on himself. Beneath the juicy personal information in which he accepts his consequences for the mistake of a lifetime, is the philosophy and goal of every community newspaper. He’ll serve this community with dignity and honor.

March 23, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled