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We can stop griping about the snow and cold now, and start griping about the mud. It’s healthy to change your topic of grumbling seasonally, in order to keep your complaints fresh. There’s nothing worse than stale complaining.

March 16, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Local election candidates:

RBC I Voters in Meeker and Rangely will vote April 6 for candidates running for open seats on the local town boards.

March 15, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker’s Stacey Fitzgibbons wheels around a Front Range Christian defender for two of her game-high 26 points.

Season ends for Lady Cowboys

MEEKER I The mascot for Standley Lake High School in Denver is the “Gator” and its gymnasium, known as “The Swamp,” is where the basketball season for the Lady Cowboys came to an end last Friday.

March 15, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: Message of farm safety important

Rio Blanco Farm Bureau strongly promotes safety on our farms and ranches. Unfortunately, agriculture is still one of the most dangerous industries and children are too often hurt or even killed while playing or working on farms.

March 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Martins express ‘heartfelt gratitude’

The Martin family would like to convey our deepest, heartfelt gratitude to the community of Meeker. We have been affectionately overwhelmed by the amount of concern and support shown us since Stone’s tragic passing and during the difficulties our family now faces.

March 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lori McInnis, wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis, returned to her hometown of Meeker for a political meet and greet Sunday at Fawn Creek Gallery. She was introduced by Dee Weiss, owner of the gallery.

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Candidate’s wife comes home to Meeker

MEEKER I For Lori McInnis, it was a homecoming. Formerly Lori Smith (her maiden name), the wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis returned to her old stomping grounds Sunday for a political meet and greet at Fawn Creek Gallery, co-sponsored by Avis’ Village Floral.

March 14, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Colowyo is investigating potential sale of company

MEEKER I Employees of Colowyo Mine were notified last week of a possible sale of the coal company. “Colowyo has not been sold, but we are investigating a potential sale,” said Mark Roberts, director of commercial planning and business development for Colowyo. “Last week, we were in the process of[Read More…]

March 14, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: WREA wants feedback from its members

White River Electric Association (WREA) was pleased to receive the recent letter and other inquires about the new WREA substation. It is important to begin this dialogue by clearly communicating to all of our member consumers that WREA values all comments and questions regarding our company and our operations. The[Read More…]

March 13, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Blagg family says thanks to Meeker

Once again, you will be reading of the incredible acts of kindness shown by a small community during a very difficult time for another community member. I guess we all think our little town is a bit more “special” when it comes to these types of situations.

March 13, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Two MHS wrestlers place

MEEKER I Six Meeker High School wrestlers traveled to Pueblo last weekend to compete in the freshman/sophomore state tournament, and two returned as state placers.

March 13, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Three vie for seat on county commission

RBC I Editor’s note: In advance of party caucuses March 16, the three candidates, all Republicans, vying for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission, which will be vacated by Joe Collins, who isn’t seeking reelection, were asked to respond to the same set of questions.

March 13, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

WREA substation needed but location is uncertain

MEEKER I The site of a new electrical substation hasn’t been determined, nor has a decision been made on when one will be built. But one thing is for certain: There is a need for an additional substation for the town of Meeker.

March 13, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled