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

Letter: South Fork bridge makes no sense

The plans for a new bridge over the South Fork four miles below where the road ends at the South Fork Campground are being finalized in preparation for construction next summer. Since Federal money is paying for part of the cost, Federal standards must be followed.

December 12, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Letter: Eighth-graders say thanks for the paint

Thank you very much for donating the paint so that we could paint the “M” at homecoming. We have had lots of compliments on it.

December 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Leota Cook: She was the Meeker Herald’s voice

MEEKER I With the paper changing editors it seems a perfect time to celebrate one of the incredible women behind nearly 30 years of “The Meeker Herald,” Leota Cook. The Cook family bought the newspaper company in 1964 and owned and operated the company until the early 1990s.

December 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

4-H News

RBC I If you were to ask people what 4-H is about, a large number of them would say, “cooking and cows.” Yes, that’s where the emphasis of 4-H was years ago and those quality projects are still important today.

December 11, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

The County Cubicle: Budgeting in difficult times

Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]

December 10, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Between Fences details settling of United States

“Between Fences is about our homes and the land on which they’re built. It’s the story of the settling of the United States and the creation of communities. It is about different kinds of fences, where they’re used, and the materials used to make them. It’s about why people build[Read More…]

December 10, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lady Panthers finish third in WREA Shootout

RANGELY I Only a couple of weeks had passed since most of the Rangely girls’ basketball team played on a volleyball court in the Colorado State Volleyball Champion-ships in Denver. This past weekend, the Lady Panthers were playing on a basketball court in Meeker, where they finished third in the[Read More…]

December 10, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Chambers name members of the week

RBC I The Rangely Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is White River Drive In. For more information please visit our web site at www.rangelychamber.com.

December 10, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cowboys to host WREA Shootout

MEEKER I Meeker fans will have their first opportunity to view the 2010-2011 hometown men’s basketball team as the Cowboys host the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. In its 11th year of sponsorship by White River Electric the Cowboys are hoping for a three-peat of the championship this year as[Read More…]

December 9, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled