February, 2010 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Letter: A community cares for all its members

Being a child of this community, who was both, born and raised, I am saddened to see what our community has come to. While growing up here, like most Meeker natives, I could not wait until after senior graduation to get the “heck out of Dodge.” Then, also like most,[Read More…]

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

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

Youth ice fishing event Saturday in Craig

CRAIG | The Colorado Division of Wildlife will host a youth ice fishing event in Craig on Saturday from 1-4 p.m. at the Little Rascals Pond (800 West First St.). All kids are welcome.

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

courtesy photo Meeker winners in last weekend's sectional of the Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge at Grand Junction were, from left: Maggie Phelan, girls' 9-10; Wyatt Pfau, boys' 9-10; Chris Scherbarth, boys' 7-8; and Kaylee Turner, girls' 11-12. The winners compete March 20 at the state competition in Denver. Meeker's Jake Phelan was third in boys' 11-12 and Zane Pfau competed in boys' 13-14.

Rangely youth place in local competition

RANGELY I Here’s a list of the Rangely first-, second- and third-place finishers in the local competition of the Denver Nuggets Skills Challenge. Age: 7/8 Boys’ 1st-Dylan LeBleu, 2nd-Marshall Webber, 3rd-CJ Lucero.

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

Clark family keeps vigil with son who has cystic fibrosis

Janet Clark was headed back to Denver on Monday. It was her turn. She and husband Roger switch off staying with their son, Clem, who is a patient at Kindred Hospital.

February 28, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead 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

Panthers’ year ends in Meeker loss

RANGELY I The luck of the draw didn’t prove very lucky. Based on how they finished in the league, the Panthers drew county rival and top-ranked Meeker in the first round of districts Saturday. It was the third meeting this season between the two Rio Blanco County teams. And the[Read More…]

February 27, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Rangely

Rangely asks residents to Shop ’n’ Dine during March

RANGELY I Shop ’n’ Dine Rangely is coming to town again from March 1-31. This program is in effect a sales tax reduction and/or refund program for the citizens of Rangely and an encouragement to those passing through our community and utilizing our many services and retail establishments.

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