Meeker

Letter: Pozorski family needs community support

Kurt and Jackie Pozorski of Meeker just found out their 4-year-old little angel Kacey has a very rare brain tumor. It is called diffuse pontine glioma (brainstem tumor). It is a rare tumor that they cannot operate on and the doctors are saying that with radiation she only has about[Read More…]

February 28, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Elissa McLaughlin hugged coach Hallie Blunt as Rebecca de Vergie, right, and fellow teammates celebrated at the conclusion of Saturday’s come-from-behind victory in the first round of districts. The Lady Cowboys continue on to the next round Friday at Rangely.

Meeker girls advance to regionals this weekend

MEEKER I “It was a big win for us,” Meeker girls basketball coach Hallie Blunt said of the 48-34 defeat of the Soroco Rams, in the first round of the district tournament, played on Meeker’s home court. “The win got us into the regional tournament and now we are playing[Read More…]

February 28, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: Cook thankful for calls, cards and visits

Thank you everyone for the calls, cards and visits while I was in the hospital. Thanks to all my family for being there for me. You’re all wonderful.

February 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

Congratulations to Cody Pfau, who made history at the state wrestling tournament last weekend by becoming one of the first two girls to win a match at “the Big Show.” Congratulations to our other Cowboy wrestlers, as well!

February 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Who wants the old elementary school?

MEEKER I “After feeling like we were pretty well rebuffed on our proposal for the downtown justice center, we’ve basically concluded that going ahead with construction on the current courthouse property is the most cost-effective.

February 27, 2010 by editor Comments are Disabled

Stockgrowers business meeting March 3

MEEKER I There will be a Rio Blanco Stockgrowers business meeting March 3 at 6:30 p.m. at Mountain Valley Bank.

February 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker’s Jake Nieslanik guarded Rangely’s Patrick Phelan during last Saturday’s district game. The top-ranked Cowboys won handily to advance to this weekend’s next round, to be played today at 7:30 in Rangely. The loss ended the Panthers’ season.

Meeker opens playoffs by beating Rangely, 83-47

MEEKER I Senior Mitch Jacob scored a game-high 21 points, and nearly every member of the Cowboy basketball team scored as No. 1-ranked Meeker rolled county rival Rangely Saturday 83-47.

February 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

EnCana Oil & Gas offering scholarship

RBC I EnCana Oil & Gas is in search of high school seniors who exhibit a solid academic record, embody community involvement and leadership, and plan to pursue a post-secondary education related to the oil and gas industry.

February 26, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Bullseye Taxidermy is member of week

MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Bullseye Taxidermy. To read his story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.

February 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Chris Holthus

Christopher (Chris) Holthus was born of the flesh on Feb. 1, 1971, in Denver. He passed away Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14, 2010, and was born of the spirit on this day. He fought a diligent battle with lymphoma for one and one-half years prior to his death.

February 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker considering return to four days

MEEKER I As school districts scramble to respond to impending state budget cuts, one option being considered on both ends of the county is the four-day school week. Rangely’s school district has held public forums and surveys while it studies whether to switch to the four-day school week.

February 25, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Baseball teams says thanks for donation

The Meeker High School baseball team would like to express its appreciation for the $300 donation from the Meeker Human Resource Council — United Way allocations.

February 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled