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

Patriot Act represents largest loss of liberty

I find that I am extremely confused by a current political movement. Perhaps you, your staff or your readers could help me to understand. I see and hear a great deal about a Tea Party. At their rally there was a sign which said, “Liberty once lost is lost forever.”[Read More…]

May 28, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Tucker committee says thank you

The Coach Bob Tucker Scholarship Committee would like to express its sincere appreciation to the sponsors and all who participated in Tucker Memorial Golf Tournament.

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Meeker

Network giving area a fiber-optic upgrade

MEEKER I As they say, it’s all about connections. In this case, fiber-optic connections.

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CNCC sets summer classes in Meeker

MEEKER I Registration for summer classes at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Meeker Center started May 18 and 19. Schedules were mailed to local residents the first week of May. Upcoming classes include photography, knitting, basic computers, oil painting workshop, traveler’s Spanish, scrapbooking, GED, English and math.

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The County Cubicle: Weed ’em and reap the benefits

Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]

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Meeker Locals

Our locals update got “bumped” right out of the paper last week. Because, believe it or not, there was just too much going on! We hope everyone had a great time at the Afterbirth Ball last weekend. The hummingbirds have made their appearance again, leading us to believe it might[Read More…]

May 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Meeker DI team headed to finals

MEEKER I Since the first grade, when they began participating in Destination ImagiNation, members of a Meeker Elementary School team have imagined advancing to the Global Finals — the ultimate DI event.

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Classifieds: May 27, 2010 edition

ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]

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Meeker woman dies in Utah car accident

MEEKER I A 23-year-old Meeker woman died in a one-vehicle rollover accident May 19 in Utah, but her three children, all under the age of 4, survived.

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ExxonMobil employment testing June 5

RBC I ExxonMobil will conduct pre-employment testing in Grand Junction on June 5. ExxonMobil Production Company has extensive field and plant operations in Piceance Creek. Opportunities exist for plant and field operators, mechanics, instrument and electrical technicians.

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Subcontractor meeting for RDH project

RANGELY I Adolfson and Peterson Construction, the general contractor for the new Rangely District Hospital, will host a subcontractor and supplier informational meeting at the existing Rangely Hospital on Tuesday, June 1 from noon to 4 p.m.

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