May, 2008 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

4-H livestock judging performs well at ADCO event

RBC — The RBC 4-H Livestock Judging team began the season at the ADCO judging extravaganza April 5 in Brighton, Colo. 4-H judges from both ends of the county competed at the contest and performed well at what most would call an inordinately challenging contest for the start of the[Read More…]

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Police Blotter: May 8, 2008

Activity for April 25-May 1, 2008 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol DOW-Division of Wildlife RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RandB-Road and Bridge RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-Rangely Police Department TOM-Town of Meeker WREA-White River Electric Association April 25 RBSO-7:10 a.m.-Motorist assist at 1260[Read More…]

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Snow pack well above ‘07 totals

RBC — The fourth and final snow survey of the winter was conducted April 30 at three of the four snow survey sites in the upper White River Basin.

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Bain wins Ford scholarship

MEEKER — Craig Ford Mercury and Ford Motor Company are pleased to announce the award of three $1,000 college scholarships to local graduates.

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Students earn honors at local art show

MEEKER — The Meeker High School art department held its annual Spring Art Show last week at Mountain Valley Bank. Local professional artist John Kobald judged the show. Kobald picked one piece from each grade level for a “best of show” award.

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Rangely FFA ends year with banquet

RANGELY — The Rangely FFA Chapter had an eventful evening May 1 at the end-of-year banquet in the Rangely High School. The evening began with a welcome by President Hillary Hayes, introduction of guests by Casey Chapman, dinner and then awards.

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åFlags lowered to half-staff May 2 in honor of fallen officers

RBC — In honor of Colorado Law Enforcement Day, Friday May 2, Gov. Bill Ritter ordered all U.S. and Colorado flags to be lowered to half-staff.

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Range Call events celebrated July 3-6

MEEKER — The annual Range Call event has a full slate of activities July 3-8, including a concert by the legendary Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. The Fourth of July starts with the Run for your Life 5K walk/run race at 6:30 a.m., and the annual pancake breakfast runs from 7-9[Read More…]

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Meeker Locals: May 8, 2008

MEEKER — You still have a day or so to remember mom! Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11 this year. Don’t forget to let the moms in your life — biological, adopted, spiritual, in-law, and so forth — know you appreciate them!

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Letters to the Editor: May 8, 2008

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Youth win ‘gold’ present program

MEEKER — Jessica Mullins and Logan Sanderson represented Meeker High School at the state FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) competition held in Vail April 20-22.

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Loose Ends: Leaving room for hope

MEEKER — “The sooner, the better,” the deep voice squawked through the airwaves as I made my early morning trudge to the recreation center. I couldn’t imagine why I heard these words of wisdom on the day I was mulling over all of the things I didn’t want to do;[Read More…]

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