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

Letter: To the community work group

Editor’s note: Following is a letter from Mayor Mandi Etheridge, sent to members of a community work group, following the work session with Richard Sales about the old elementary school. The Board of Trustees for the town of Meeker recently met with Richard Sales with the Colorado Center for Community[Read More…]

August 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Coroner candidate offers her thanks

Campaigning for public office was never at the top of my to-do list, or for that matter, ever even on it. Even though I had many positive experiences during my election campaign, I can honestly say that I am glad that portion of my life is over.

August 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker, Rangely will conduct CodeRED test calls on Sept. 8

RBC I Both Meeker and Rangely will utilize the CodeRED Rapid Emergency Notification System on Sept. 8 to conduct a test call. The calls will begin at noon and will continue until the entire database has been attempted. The calls will give Meeker and Rangely personnel the chance to operate[Read More…]

August 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker golf team comes out swinging

MEEKER I School hadn’t started but the 2010 golf season for Meeker High School had. Coach Klark Kindler and his team opened the season in Grand Valley last week and improved their scores in Grand Junction Aug. 17.

August 25, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

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Fellows, Terp, Hall win club championships

MEEKER I New champions were crowned last Saturday as the Meeker men’s and women’s clubs held their annual tournament at the Meeker Golf Course. Matt Fellows and Randy Hall both won their first club titles, while Pattie Terp won her third club title, which includes bragging rights for the next[Read More…]

August 25, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Rangely Superintendent Barry Williams

Editor’s note: School classes in Rangely started this week. Rangely Junior/Senior High classes started Monday, while classes at Parkview Elementary started Wednesday. In anticipation of the beginning of a new school year, second-year Superintendent Barry Williams answered a few questions.

August 24, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Trustees discuss fate of old grade school at work session

Editor’s note: Following is a statement, issued by the town of Meeker, about the future of the old Meeker Elementary School, which was vacated at the end of the school year.

August 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 20 years ago • Faced with a variety of public relations problems, LynMar Tool Company officials asked the Meeker community this week to grant them some more time so that they can prove themselves.

August 24, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New wildlife commissioner at MVB Tuesday

MEEKER I Colorado Wildlife Commissioner Allan Jones will hold a public meeting in Meeker to get local input on wildlife issues. The meeting will be held at the Mountain Valley Bank (Fourth and Main streets) from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting is open to the public.

August 23, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Touring France while watching the Tour de France

Jeff Madison rides his bike to work every day. But for his summer vacation, he rode in an RV, while he watched other people ride their bikes. But these weren’t your typical bicycle riders. They were the best riders in the world.

August 23, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: Martin’s experience didn’t need comment

I was shocked and embarrassed when I read last week’s paper informing the town and anyone who happened to pick up our local paper of Paul Martin’s job status and his family situation. This young family has been though more in the last six months than most of us would[Read More…]

August 23, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: The search continues

For years, the search for buried treasure has been taking place right before our eyes. One never knew when you’d happen upon someone wielding a metal detector, combing over an abandoned or empty lot. This area was never known for precious metals, although a few residents moved here after living[Read More…]

August 22, 2010 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled