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Goedert receives accolades

Natasha Goedert, shown here with her husband Billy and children Uri and Sophia, received an award July 29 as Rocky Mountain Region Wildlife Biologist of the Year.

August 9, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Dawson raises money for families with children who are ill or need transplants

MEEKER I Phil Dawson’s cross-country journey combines two of his greatest passions: Horses and raising money for families of children with long-term illnesses who need or have gone through an organ transplant. “I ride for organ transplant children,” said Dawson, whose journey took him through Meeker last week. “I’m trying[Read More…]

August 7, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Spring Cave closing aims to save bats

MEEKER I Spring Cave is an important biological resource, which is now closed to public access, along with all other caves and abandoned mines of the White River National Forest and the Rocky Mountain Region.

August 6, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Maes, Buck visit Meeker Tea Party

Dan Maes, Republican candidate for governor made a surprise visit to Meeker on Monday night, showing up at a Tea Party cookout at City Park, along with his daughter, who works for his campaign.

August 6, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Jim Cook cards hole-in-one

MEEKER I “It was timely and good for the team,” Meeker golf pro Jim Cook said of his most recent hole-in-one during a pro-junior tournament in Rifle.

August 5, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez 1 comment

Bark in the Park at Meeker Rec Center Aug. 8

MEEKER I Bark in the Park for dogs, cats and more will be held at the Meeker Recreation Center on Sunday at 1 p.m. The event is free and will feature contests, prizes and more.

August 5, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Hickenlooper visits Meeker

[/caption] John Hickenlooper, Denver mayor and Democratic candidate for governor, made a stop in Meeker on Monday during a campaign swing through northwest Colorado.

August 5, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Thirty-eight take part in Jason Otter camp

MEEKER I Local high school basketball players from around the state got a taste of what it really takes to elevate their game to the next level when the Jason Otter School of Basketball came to town June 5.

August 3, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Smith siblings victors in junior golf tournament

MEEKER I “I’m taking the credit and their winnings,” former Rifle coach Jack Smith said with a smile after his three grandkids won their respective divisions in the Meeker Junior Golf tournament. Siblings Kyler, Jacob and Masi Smith all won, including Kyler having the best score of the day last[Read More…]

August 3, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • Game Warden Gentry arrested Wheaton Clark and Loyal Mack on Sunday for killing deer out of season. • Nearly everyone in Meeker was out Monday evening viewing the total eclipse of the moon. The night was perfectly clear and the moon was[Read More…]

August 2, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Burnell completes AIT at Fort Jordan, Ga.

MEEKER I PVT 2 Jon Burnell was graduated from AIT (Advanced Individual Training) at Fort Jordan, Ga. He just finished a surprise 10 day leave in Rozet and Gillette, Wyo., visiting family and friends there. His parents are Jody and Caleb Gardner of Rozet, Wyo., and Sam Burnell. He has[Read More…]

August 2, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

PMC says thanks to fire and rescue squad

Pioneers Medical Center would like to thank the volunteers of the Meeker Fire and Rescue District for their quick response, which was both effective and reassuring, when lightning struck a tree at the PMC Home Health house on June 19.

August 1, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled