Committed to investing in local youth and building a sustainable future workforce, Encana Oil and Gas awarded scholarships to Morgan Neilson of Meeker High School, Tyler Miles of Grand Valley High School and Craig Spaulding of Coal Ridge High School.
Month: June 2010
District court clerk to retire after 30 years
RBC I If there has been one constant about Solveig Olson’s job she could always count on it was this — nothing stayed the same. “This job has been ever changing. There’s nothing static about it,” Olson said. “But it’s been a great job.”
Aerial spraying of river, golf course, park
MEEKER I The town board has determined it is in the public interest to conduct aerial spraying along the river within the town limits and outlying adjacent areas, including the Meeker Golf Course and Powell Park.
On Father’s Day
Editor’s note: Charles “Buddy” Conrado wrote this poem to his daughter Mary Ann (Seely) of Meeker during World War II. Mary Ann … You will never know or guess How much happiness and joy Has come in your steps Because you have brought
Letter: Please just take a single parking place
Just need to sound off as I’m about to blow a gasket. “Hey big guy, in a big pickup, with a dog in the front seat, tell me why you straddle the lines of a very generous parking space at the post office, taking up two spaces, and then to[Read More…]
Rangely Hurricanes Swim-A-Thon Results
Swimmer Lengths Yards Time Geli Brown 200 5,000 1:25:13 Elena Cummings 174 4,350 2:00:00 Payton Hairston 49 1,225 2:00:00 Esther Lee 196 4,900 2:00:00 Mary Scoggins 27 675 2:00:00 Timothy Scoggins 21 525 2:00:00 Travis Coates 32 800 2:00:00 Korrynn Wenzel 94 2,350 2:00:00 Chris Ramirez 116 2,900 2:00:00 Ethan[Read More…]
New Arrival
Hoyt Tobias Garcia Hoyt Tobias Garcia, son of Toby and Sonya Garcia, was born on May 12 at 11:53 a.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He was 9 pounds, 1.8 ounces and 20.5 inches long. Hoyt was welcomed home by his older brother and sister, Hunter, 11 and[Read More…]
Meeker superintendent Pfau won’t return for second year
MEEKER I No one is saying why, but Doug Pfau, the first-year school superintendent, won’t return for a second year. “All we can say is that nothing has been finalized, other than the board and the superintendent have initiated negotiations regarding termination of his contract,” said Mary Strang, president of[Read More…]
Classifieds: June 17, 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]
Meeker Tea Party meets at 7 p.m. today
MEEKER I The Meeker Tea Party will meet at 7 p.m. today at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in the multi-purpose building. Guest speakers Keith Fitzgibbons and Sam Thiessen will give an introduction on the founding fathers and our nation’s founding documents.
4-H club says thank you to Meeker Lions
The Marvelous Mutts 4-H Club would like to thank the Meeker Lions Club for letting us borrow your snow-cone machine and accessories for the carnival. Your support for 4-H is greatly appreciated.
Ranch Rodeo adds event to competition
MEEKER I This year, the Range Call Ranch Rodeo is going to be a little different. The event will be a combined ranch rodeo and a local penning/branding. There will be a limit of 15 ranch rodeo teams and 10 local penning/branding teams.
Come say hi!
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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