Meeker

Shared grief is yet another attribute of small towns

When news spread of the Jan. 19 accident involving two children, one who later died, the community grieved, right along with the family.

February 10, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead 3 comments

Letter: Does Hidden Gems have hidden agenda?

As the Hidden Gems wilderness campaign gathers speed, maybe it’s time to slow down and ask some questions that have yet to be posed.

February 9, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cowboys reach century mark

MEEKER I Very few times in high school basketball do you see a team score 100 points in a game. The De Beque Dragons learned a lesson the hard way Saturday night by trying to stay with the high-powered offense of the No. 2-ranked team in the state and were[Read More…]

February 9, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Winter is here to stay

Two days ago, groundhogs across the country popped out of their cozy dens to predict the rest of the winter weather. If the groundhog of choice emerged from its burrow and didn’t see his shadow, he high-tailed it out of there since spring will soon arrive.

February 9, 2010 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Letter: No more spending on nonessential programs

The national debt ceiling has just been increased by $1.9 trillion. The total debt is a staggering amount incomprehensible to most of us.

February 8, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Cattle group leader went too far in letter

Last week, Jon Hill, president of our Rio Blanco Stockgrowers Association, in a letter to the editor on these pages, challenged “every rancher — to join the association,” in order, he suggested, to have more political clout. This is a noble call with which I wholeheartedly agree.

February 8, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Police Blotter: Jan. 29-Feb. 4

Law enforcement activity for January 29-February 4, 2010, included:

February 8, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New Arrival: Lilliana Belle Luthge

MEEKER | Brynn and Hallie Buckles are proud to announce the birth of their baby sister, Lilliana Belle.

February 8, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

New district ranger brings wealth of experience to job

MEEKER I Ken Coffin has been in Meeker for a couple of months now, settling in to a new town and a new job. Coffin replaced Glenn Adams as the Blanco District Ranger for the U.S. Forest Service. Adams is now the Rifle District Ranger.

February 8, 2010 by editor Comments are Disabled

Jacob a degree candidate in South Dakota

MEEKER I Justin Jacob was a candidate for a degree in interdisciplinary sciences/pre-medicine from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology during commencement ceremonies Dec. 29.

February 8, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Meeker has already tried four-day school

In total dismay I read of the consideration of Rangely schools switching to a four-day week. It appears from the article on the front page of the Herald Times that Barry Williams, said to be Rangely school superintendent, is leading the consideration.

February 7, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled