MEEKER I There will be a luau at the LDS Church.
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Coach Hallie Blunt thanks her players
In the past month since I was not offered my coaching contract, I have had a lot of time to think and I want to address one key issue: The kids.
A centennial birthday
Editor’s note: Merle Brenton, a resident of the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, celebrated her 100th birthday party Saturday, with many of her family and friends present. Here’s her story …
Second Yellow Jacket meeting yields results; residents cite better communication
MEEKER I Thanks to an improved flow of information, both landowners and representatives of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District Board of Directors came away feeling better after a follow-up meeting May 5.
DOW shooting, fishing event is May 22
MEEKER I The Northwest Colorado Outfitters Chapter, Colowyo Coal Company, Safari Club International and the Colorado Division of Wildlife will host a family “Cast ’n Blast” event on Saturday, May 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event will include shotgun and rifle shooting, archery, bait fishing and fly[Read More…]
Pearce awarded scholarship at Oklahoma
MEEKER I Matt Pearce is finishing up his first year working on his doctorate degree in environmental history at the University of Oklahoma at Norman. At the OU History Department’s annual banquet on April 24, Pearce was awarded the Donnell M. Owings Scholarship of $750, which goes to an outstanding[Read More…]
Old-timers celebration set for June 5
MEEKER | The 98th annual Rio Blanco County Old-timers Pioneers Association celebration will be Saturday, June 5 at the Fairfield Center. A social starts at 5:30 p.m. Dinner will be at 6:45 p.m. with dancing to follow.
Classifieds: May 13, 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]
Opinion: New Eden offers help for moms and moms-to-be
Mother’s Day is Sunday, but not all moms feel honored or appreciated. Some may feel overwhelmed, or abandoned. New Eden Pregnancy Care Services was started to help such moms or moms-to-be. New Eden is a crisis pregnancy center that will serve Rio Blanco County.
Obituary: Joseph Shimko
Joseph Shimko, age 77, passed away on Sunday, April 11 of a heart attack. He was born Sept. 3, 1932, in Perth Amboy, N.J. After graduating in 1954 with a BS in engineering from Rutgers University, Joe served in the U.S.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is White River Community Association. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Don Rooks Sinclair Service. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
Meeker Locals
The month of May shivered on to the scene under a blanket of heavy, wet snow — enough to knock out electrical power to many households on Sunday morning. The “winter that never ends” might have a lot of us grumbling, but we can be glad we just have snow[Read More…]