Meeker

Letter: Scholarship recipient appreciates support

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the people of Meeker who have supported the “Grow Your Own” program through Pioneers Medical Center for scholarships for people either continuing their education or starting into the health field careers.

January 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 110 years ago • The coal dealers are happy these days, 18 degrees below zero! • Frank E. Sheridan delivered the sheriff’s key (of Garfield) to Mr. Thomas, his successor.

January 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

If no news is good news, then the first week of 2010 must be going fairly well. Either that or everyone is too tired after the holidays to do much of anything.

January 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker’s Toni Simmons relieved to be cancer-free

Toni Simmons is ready to get her life back. Toni recently received the news she has been waiting for — she is cancer free. “It was like the whole world was lifted off my shoulders,” Toni said. “Stress went right out the door.” Now she’s ready to get on with[Read More…]

January 10, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Home births an option for moms in Rio Blanco County

MEEKER I It’s been years since hospitals in Rio Blanco County offered birthing services, except in emergency situations.

January 9, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Junior high teams tip off this week

RBC I Rangely Junior High girls’ basketball players will have a quick turnaround this week. They officially started practice Tuesday — Monday was an in-service day — and four days later they will play their first games of the season.

January 9, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County tax revenues decline with economy

RBC | Sales and use tax receipts collected from July through October 2009 are, unfortunately, in line with the rest of the nation’s economy.

January 9, 2010 by editor Comments are Disabled

Streaker sightings

MEEKER | In December, Streaker activities were as follows: Fifteen days of Chuck Wagon with 11 riders, 230 stops in Meeker including 34 medical, nine riders to Rifle for shopping, four riders to Grand Junction for medical and 20 riders (two trips) for shopping, eight riders for extra medical trips[Read More…]

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

Sportsmen meet tonight at Kilowatt Korner

MEEKER | The Sportsman’s Club will have its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 at Kilowatt Korner.

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

James Ritchie maintains a foundation of hope for Afghanistan

Ritchie, owner of the Meeker Hotel and Meeker Cafe, has had a lifelong interest in this volatile country that dominates the daily newscasts.

January 7, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead 1 comment

Classifieds: January 7, 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]

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

Meeker

Tyler signs copies of her new book

MEEKER | Laura Tyler signs a copy of her new children’s book, “The Story of Little Beaky Robin,” for Meagan Tonozzi, 7, of Meeker during a book signing Dec. 18 at Avis’ Village Floral in Meeker.

January 6, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled