MEEKER I After defeating Steamboat Springs in the semifinals Saturday at the new Meeker Elementary School, the Barone Middle School eighth-grade girls battled for a 20-19 victory over Craig to win the league championship.
Month: February 2011
Hayes humble about generosity
RANGELY I “She was a wonderful neighbor and is a wonderful person,” Hazel Edwards said of Loyann Hayes. They were neighbors in Rangely and raised their children together. “She is just the kindest person alive, and was so good to my kids.” Loyann’s kindness seems to be common knowledge in[Read More…]
Kinney leaves sheriff’s office, hires on with Rangely P.D.
RANGELY I After 20 years of service, Roy Kinney has retired from the Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Department. Kinney has always been dedicated to the people of the county and his retirement has not changed that. Kinney retired from the department Jan. 8 and accepted a job as lieutenant of the[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Some stories have front page appeal
I like the look of the Herald Times these days. The increase in stories featuring local folks gives readers a closer look at the unique people, places and events of the area. It is only through the stories of an area’s residents that the story of a community becomes common[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
A very happy 70th birthday to Dan Wood on Feb. 17, as well as a happy 44th anniversary to Dan and his wife, Jean, on the same day! We wished Curll Kline a very happy Jan. 28 birthday in the Jan. 27 edition but neglected to pass on the greetings[Read More…]
Letter: Crab Crack a huge success
The 2011 Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce Crab Crack was a huge success! This is because of the following volunteers and organizations as well as all of the people who purchased tickets and attended this very fun and worthwhile event.
Letter: Mystery behind memorial revealed
It is with mixed emotions that I write this letter but I do so to make good on a promise and to solve a mystery. This is a follow-up letter to the Meeker Herald’s coverage from 1991 to 1993 of the events sparked by the mysterious appearance of the “little[Read More…]
Letter: Readers commend Rangely Chamber
It was our privilege to attend the Crab Crack in Rangely last Saturday night. The people of Rangely are to be commended for such a great job, it was an outstanding event.
Letter: A privilege to live in a place like Meeker
As I sit here in my motel room the same day my home, possessions and beloved pets were destroyed in a fire I realize why I live in small town America and especially Meeker.
Agritourism workshop helps diversify
RBC I From spending a week working cattle on a ranch to taking a farm tour, agritourism activities are popping up across the state. To help farmers and ranchers learn more about agritourism, a workshop is scheduled for March 22 in Fairplay, Colo.
Cook named executive director
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Katelin Cook has accepted the position of executive director. “Katelin brings many dimensions to the team,” said Margie Joy, president of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. “She brings a strong business and finance background.” Cook has a business administration[Read More…]
Connections 4 Kids program
RBC | Connections 4 Kids, the Early Childhood Council of Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties has received funding for the Health Integration Initiative through The Colorado Trust Foundation. This is a 3-year project to provide intervention, disease prevention, parent education and referral resources for oral health care in children 0-3[Read More…]
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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