July, 2008 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado - Part 4

Month: July 2008

RBC gets $38k grant for services

RBC — John Hutchins has no trouble keeping busy. “I wear a lot of hats,” said the Rio Blanco emergency manager.

July 31, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Smoking River Powwow exceeds expectations

MEEKER — Historic sites were visited, long-ago events —still painful for both sides — were remembered, and past fears and attitudes, reinforced by years of misunderstanding and resentment, were discussed openly. Yes, last weekend’s Smoking River Powwow was significant for many reasons.

July 31, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Locals do well in jr. golf tournament

MEEKER — Tyler Montgomery from Las Vegas, Nev., is only 13-years-old, but he was asked to play in the 15-18 age group at the junior golf tournament held last week at the Meeker Golf Course.

July 31, 2008 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Events hosted at monument

DINOSAUR — The Dinosaur Monument has a host of programs for kids and families. The programs include: n Fossil Discovery Hike: A one-mile hike to explore three of the fossil-bearing layers of the quarry area. Fossilized fish scales, clams and dinosaur bones are just a few of the attractions along[Read More…]

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Range Call parade results

MEEKER — The 123rd annual Range Call Celebration parade awards were received by the following entries:

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Police Blotter: July 24, 2008

Activity for July 11-July 17, 2008

July 24, 2008 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

RBC Days Gone By: July 24, 2008

The Meeker Herald 100 years ago n The fad for Dutch necks has struck terror to the heart of the woman with the double chin. You should be able to span your throat with your thumbs and first fingers. Touch your thumbs together under your chin, and if your throat[Read More…]

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ExxonMobil buys interest in Williams reserves

RBC — Williams announced last week it expects to receive approximately $71 million as a result of ExxonMobil’s exercise of its contractual option to purchase an interest in a portion of the Piceance Basin reserves Williams acquired in May.

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Meeker board reviews capital plan

MEEKER — Town staff and the board of trustees met July 22 for a capital planning workshop to review current expenditures and anticipated expenses.

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RBC Warranty Deeds: June 2008

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ERBM Road Rash and Splash 2008 Results

Race Results Individuals Time Ken Holsinger 43:46 Lisa Belmonte 47:08 Thomas Kennedy 50:10 Brian Holmes 51:04 Alissa Gigliotti 52:31 Deb Henderson 53:43 Jamie Carling 54:11 Joe Fennessy 56:58 Trina Kennedy 57:05 Danette Coulter 1:03:35 Mary Frances Coryell 1:05:08 Trina Zagar Brown 1:05:43 Mandi Etheridge 1:12:10 Jay Johnson 1:12:11 Cindy Balloga[Read More…]

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Meeker Recreation Center News: July 24, 2008

n Jazz, Tap and Pre K-Kindergarten dance academies begin the week of July 21. There are programs available for all grades. Date, time and cost vary. Check the April-July brochure, go online or call the center for details. Academy participants will perform in the Nov. 9 dance recital. Registration deadline[Read More…]

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