Meeker

Loose Ends: Dogs, ducks, determination

The woman had border collies long before the local sheepdog trials. She couldn’t find enough for them to do on the ranch. While they had plenty of room outside to run, they had no work to do. So her dogs usually resorted to filling their hours by getting into trouble.[Read More…]

September 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

It’s time once again for the Meeker Classic! The dog vs. sheep action will be well under way by the time you’re reading this, but make sure you get out to Ute Park.

September 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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REMAINS …

Sgt. Roy Kinney, investigator for the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, found this skull in the evidence room in January. “As near as we could tell, previous evidence custodians had tried to backtrack and find out how it got there. We believe it may have been plowed up in a[Read More…]

September 11, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: There’s a better use for taxpayers’ money

Please tell us the Town of Meeker is not using taxpayers’ money pursuing legal action for a sign on a moving vehicle. The signs on trucks, trailers and other moving stock are a common sight on your streets. The trucks have been parked at many different places as well. While[Read More…]

September 10, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Opinion: There’s no reason to punish myself for past mistakes

Sometimes, this job sucks. And so does life sometimes. In case you haven’t already guessed, I’ve gone through a rough patch lately, for reasons professional and personal. Mistakes are hard to live with, whether in life or on the job.

September 10, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Taking Aim: Jeff and Kristen Eskelson are new owners of Rocky Mountain Bowstrings

Jeff and Kristen Eskelson are new owners of Rocky Mountain Bowstrings in Meeker. The deal became official Aug. 27. Bill and Erma Rucker started the business in 1986. “The archery shop is one of — if not the best — stocked archery shops in Colorado,” Jeff said.

September 10, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Rowlett injured in Texas auto accident

MEEKER I Dakota Rowlett, who was graduated from Meeker High School in May, was involved in an automobile accident early Monday morning in Texas, where he attends Stephen F. Austin State University at Nacogdoches. He was driving from Center to Nacogdoches when the accident occurred.

September 10, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Author will sign Piceance Creek history

MEEKER I Author Grace Petrakian will do a signing for her new book, “Land of Tall Grass,” from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday at Avis’ Village Floral.

September 9, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Chambers name members of the week

RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Meeker Realty. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.

September 9, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

24th annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials

Stock dog handling demonstrations, using ducks, will be presented by Chris Jobe at 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the sheepdog trials, part of the schedule of events at the Meeker Classic, which began Wednesday and will run through Sunday at Ute Park.

September 9, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: September 9, 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]

September 9, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Walking tour will visit historic sites

MEEKER I There will be lots of herding going on this week with the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials at Ute Park. There may also be lots of walking going on.

September 8, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled