MEEKER | The Meeker High School softball team won two three games last week, including a come-from-behind win against the Delta Pirates in its Homcoming 2017 doubleheader. Meeker, a state-qualifying team last year, is currently 12-3 and broke into the top 10 rankings last week, ranked sixth in 3A by[Read More…]
Month: October 2017
Obituary: Jerry Wayne Purcell
Jerry Wayne Purcell July 13, 1944~Sept. 20, 2017 Jerry Wayne Purcell, 73, went home to be with our Lord on Sept. 20, 2017, following a battle with cancer. He was born on July 13, 1944, in Leadville, Colo., to Richard and Oka Purcell. He was the youngest of four children.[Read More…]
Rangely Jr. High Panthers face Rams
RANGELY | The Rangely Junior High School Panther football team traveled to Oak Creek on Friday, Sept. 22 to take on the Soroco Rams. The game began with a great return by Soroco as the ball carrier eluded numerous tackles by the Panthers, reversing the field twice and reaching the[Read More…]
Guided meditation classes in October
MEEKER | Guided meditation classes Oct. 3, 10 and 24 at 6:30 p.m. at 594 Main St. Ste. 1. $5 for drop-in, $12 for all three. Come relax and enjoy an evening of letting things go. Bring a yoga mat and/or meditation pillow if you have them. Classes taught by[Read More…]
Dunham continues to improve following January spinal injury
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | After a tragic snowmobile accident on Jan. 8 left Rodney Dunham with a serious spinal cord injury, he has made amazing progress thanks to revolutionary therapy, according to his doctors and therapists. Agreeing with the old adage that things can[Read More…]
RDA gives façade grant to new business
RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency and Rangely Development Corporation met last Thursday where they discussed grants and approved 2018 draft budgets. EZ Auto Mechanics LLC, owned by Mike Zadra and Rebecca Elder, received a $7,500 grant from the RDA to update 807 East Main St., commonly referred to as[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker should be proud of its work to preserve Coal Creek School
Dear Editor: The Rural School Project team would like to thank all the people who braved the wet, windy weather to attend the Coal Creek School 125th celebration on Sept. 23. Good food, wonderful music and many shared memories were exchanged during the day. On that first full day of[Read More…]
Gubernatorial candidate returning to Meeker Oct. 3
MEEKER | Gubernatorial candidate and former State Senator Mike Johnston, of Denver, is making his second campaign visit to Meeker, Tuesday, Oct. 3. He welcomes anyone who would like to meet him, and otherwise touch base, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Elk Mountain Inn Café, 723 Market St.[Read More…]
Community education classes at CNCC
MEEKER | Register now for upcoming fall classes starting soon! Social Media Marketing is a must for local businesses and entrepreneurs needing to expand their business operations using social media marketing platforms, four sessions beginning Oct. 9. Restaurant and food service employers are encouraged to take advantage of the Food[Read More…]