Meeker

Letter: There’s lots to learn about our community

You have lived in Meeker a long time or not. You know a lot about your community or not. So, here is a little test: Where is Morgan Hill? Do you know the name of the newspaper that was here for 30 years, but is not the Meeker Herald or[Read More…]

June 4, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Candidate touts his experience in visit

MEEKER I Scott McInnis said there’s one major difference between him and his opponents. Experience. He has it, and they don’t.

June 4, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • This week Oldland and Company are advertising a 40th anniversary sale at their Meeker store.

June 4, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Letter: Mrs. Colorado reports on trip to Honduras

Thank you so much for your prayers and support for my recent trip to Tegucigalpa, Honduras. It is difficult to put into words the impact that this place has had on my life. I had heard about the poverty and needs of the people there, but experiencing it up close[Read More…]

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

HOME OF: Cathy Caldwell

MEEKER | Cathy Caldwell of Meeker is this week’s “home of.” Cathy was born in Meeker to Vic and Chiyoko Caldwell. She has one son, Tod Gould, and daughter in-law Stacey. Cathy is engaged to Rejino Molina; no wedding date has been set at this time. She can be seen[Read More…]

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

Meeker

Kyler Ross struggles to cope with his loss

MEEKER I It still seems like a dream. A bad dream. But the reality is sinking in. “This whole last week, I’ve been thinking it’s a bad dream and I’ll wake up,” said Kyler Ross of Meeker, whose wife of five years, Lindy, was killed in a one-vehicle accident May[Read More…]

June 3, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker looking to update CodeRed info

MEEKER I If you did not receive a CodeRed emergency call during the town of Meeker water emergency last week and you have Internet access, go to http://www.co.rio-blanco.co.us/sheriff/ and click onto the CodeRed logo and enter your address, phone, cell phone and e-mail address.

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

Opinion: Anderson continues grandmother’s Memorial Day tradition

Patty Anderson is continuing a tradition started by her grandmother. The day before Memorial Day, Patty and other family members and friends will go to two of the little-known cemeteries in the county and decorate the graves for the holiday.

June 2, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Police Blotter: May 21-May 27

Law enforcement activity for May 21-May 27, 2010, included:

June 1, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Meeker athletes bring home nine state medals

MEEKER I This year’s state track meet showcased some state records, the introduction of disabled athlete events and very strong winds on Saturday. Meeker kids qualified in 11 events and placed 17th out of the 100 plus schools in the 2A division.

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

Meeker educators to attend academy

MEEKER I Three Meeker Elementary School teachers — Paulette Hanks, Deb Omer and Renay Mobley — have been chosen to attend the Mickelson ExxonMobil Teachers Academy.

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

New Arrival: Nicodemus Timothy Goodson

Nicodemus Timothy Goodson Colin and Maureen Goodson are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Nicodemus Timothy, on April 19, 2010, at 6:53 p.m. in Portland, Ore. Nico weighed 7 pounds, 14.6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Twyla and Jay D. Jensen and Vaughn Moodie[Read More…]

May 31, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled