MEEKER I The girls’ track team placed third in the 30th Demon Invitational hosted Saturday by Glenwood Springs. Fourteen teams participated, many of them 3A and 4A schools, so the coaching staff was very pleased with the results. The guys also had some outstanding performances, taking fifth place in the[Read More…]
Month: April 2010
Swine Club hears presentation about feed
MEEKER | In the April meeting, the White River Swine Club talked about how much feed costs, who sells it and where to get it. Todd Morris, our leader, showed us how to look at our pig’s ear notches to figure out what litter they come from. If you look[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Police Blotter
Activity for April 9-15, 2010 RPD did not submit blotter information for this week. Friday, April 9 MPD-9:54 a.m.-Assist other agencies at 267 Sixth St., Meeker RBSO-11:42 a.m.-Traffic hazard at County Rd. 5 and Hwy 64, Meeker MPD-1:32 p.m.-Criminal mischief at Eighth St. and Park Ave., Meeker
Opinion: Boesch found career that inspires his passions
For years, he was known as a toy maker. His wife says people thought of him as Geppetto, the wood carver from the story “Pinocchio.” But making toys, that’s what he did for a living. That wasn’t who he was. That wasn’t what defined him.
Destination Imagination team places first at state
MEEKER | Four teams traveled to Denver for the State Destination Imagination Tournament the weekend of April 17. At the state level, they were competing against approximately 27 teams in each challenge from different regions across the state.
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago April 23, 1910 • White River fruit was not damaged by Thursday night’s frost. • Miss Bertha J. Lewis, from Brighton, Colo., arrived in town Sunday. Miss Lewis will conduct the summer term of the Oakridge Park school
Loose Ends: Just three seasons
Spring is just a figment of your imagination. The season begins in March in most places and here a month or two later. March, April, and May are the months it comes in much like the old proverb, “It comes in like a lion and out like a lamb.” The[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Meeker’s long-standing fast food provider has closed its doors. To the dismay of residents and visitors alike, Clark’s Big Burger on Market Street is no longer. Meekerites will miss the burgers, fries, jalapeno poppers, shakes and soft-serve ice cream.
Obituary: Gerald (Jerry) Allen Hayes
Gerald (Jerry) Allen Hayes Sept. 4, 1936~April 13, 2010 Gerald (Jerry) Allen Hayes was born in Cut Bank, Mont., on Sept. 4, 1936. Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Ralph R. Hayes. He is survived by his mother Grace W. Hayes of Mesa, Ariz.; one brother, Stan Hayes[Read More…]
Livestock Club competes at judging contests
RBC | Madi and Maclaine Shults represented Rio Blanco County and White River Livestock Club at a couple of judging contests held recently. On March 26, they hitched a ride with Bonnie Long’s club from Rangely to compete at the Casper College FFA/4-H Spring Contest in Wyoming.
FNBR to give investment lesson to students
RANGELY | First National Bank of the Rockies in Rangely will visit Parkview Elementary to give a lesson on the value of saving as part of the American Bankers Association Education Foundation’s annual Teach Children to Save Program.
Three first places for Rangely peewees at Meeker Tournament
RANGELY I Twenty-five Rangely wrestlers competed in Casey Turner Memorial Wrestling Tournament on Saturday in Meeker. We had 15 wrestlers place and 10 wrestling well, but coming up short. Placing first were Tyce Lucero, Tytus Coombs and Devin Ramirez. Placing second were Karver Lopez, Byron Mackey and Brody McElhaney.
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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