The Meeker High School class of 1966 is meeting for lunch Friday, Nov. 5 at Ma Famiglia at 1 p.m. For information, call 878-5083.
Month: November 2010
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The cattle business has been very quiet this past two week, but building has been very active. The week closes with six buildings in the process of erection.
Town of Meeker
“Do you love Meeker and want to help it get better?” This was the question I found in the classified ads of the Herald Times in March 2004. Most everyone in Meeker would quickly answer “yes” to this question, and I was no different.
Rangely wins district title at home
Lady Panthers advance to regional tournament at Palisade RANGELY I They haven’t reached their ultimate goal, but they are one step closer. The Lady Panthers won all three of their matches at last week’s district tournament, which they hosted.
Letter: New school is a great addition to Meeker
I am writing in response to the “Oversight on School Site” article. You know there comes a time when people need to step back and just say “thank you.” Many people have worked very hard, like Mary Strang and Jason Hightower. What a wonderful new addition to the community. We[Read More…]
Loose Ends: No more need for speed
At first glance the old trailer by the side of the road appeared to be just one more addition to someone’s collection of old vehicles. No one seemed to notice it. Then as I walked briskly down the Fifth Street hill one morning, I glanced up to see that a[Read More…]
Military post preceded town
Our town came into being under interesting and peculiar circumstances. Soon after the Meeker Massacre, a permanent military camp was established and built on this spot. When the work of construction had been finished, there appeared one of the most complete and efficient military establishments to be found on all[Read More…]
CNCC flight team soars at NIFA competition
RANGELY I The Colorado Northwestern Community College flight team competed in the NIFA Regional SAFECON 2010, finishing in third place overall in the school category. That ranking brings with it an invitation to the National SAFECON 2011, which will be held in May at the Ohio State University.
Letter: Is Bush to blame for all our problems?
This is in response to Ms. Hale’s letter from last week. I’ve made it short and simple so people won’t get bored. I have three questions for you, Ms. Hale: 1. When did the Democrats take back the power in Washington, D.C.?
Obituary: Dennis R. Middleton Sr.
Dennis R. Middleton Sr. Sept. 2, 1954~Oct. 25, 2010 Dennis Ray Middleton, Sr. went to be with the Lord Oct. 25, 2010, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He was 56. Dennis was born to Robert Dean and Betty June Middleton on Sept. 2, 1954, in Granite City, Ill.
Panthers end season at 0-9
RANGELY I They didn’t win a game. But they didn’t quit. “It was a tough year,” said Rangely football coach Tim Galloway after the Panthers finished the season without a win. “But they kept fighting. They kept battling.”
Shocking! Meeker High shock assembly aims to scare students into safe driving habits
MEEKER I If the purpose was to shock, it worked. Graphic images of victims of alcohol- and drug-related accidents and accident victims who didn’t wear seatbelts were shown on a big screen during an assembly last week at Meeker High School. The images had the desired effect on students.
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
1 day ago
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/
3 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
5 days ago
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/
6 days ago
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.
6 days ago
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
7 days ago