November, 2013 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Water tank…

Alan Ducey of Ducey’s Electric, Friends of the Tank executives Bruce Odland, Lois LaFond and Mark McCoin and Moon Lake Electric Association (MLEA) District Manager Bob Kissling discuss the logistics of connecting power to the water tank west of Rangely.

November 19, 2013 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

BOCES recognizes retiring members…

Brad Bauer, second from left, the coordinator of student services for the Board of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES), presented certificates of appreciation to the three members of the Meeker School District Board of Education who are retiring this year.

November 18, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

MES Library gets $3,000 grant

MEEKER | The Meeker Elementary School Library is pleased to announce it has received a grant in the amount of $3,000 from the Colorado State Library through the State Grants to Libraries Act.

November 18, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meyer says MSD will require cutbacks after loss of tax vote

MEEKER I Obviously disappointed by the 64-vote failure of Ballot Issue 3A in Meeker, new school superintendent Mark Meyer said although it is a known fact that cuts will now have to be made, he will certainly comply with the voters’ decision on the measure.

November 18, 2013 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

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St. James’ Harvest Festival…

Father Scott Hollenbeck, center rear, looks over the crowd taking part in the St. James Episcopal Church’s Fall Harvest Festival at the church on Sunday evening. A couple hundred area church members and visiting guests took part in the annual turkey dinner with all the fixings in the parish hall,[Read More…]

November 18, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cattle rustling an increasing problem

MEEKER I It’s that time of year again when cattle start to fill the lower meadows and truckloads of calves begin to leave the county, providing a once-a-year payday for many ranchers in the area.

November 18, 2013 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton

Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton was the youngest daughter of Parker Lindley and Grace Minnie Shugart Snyder. She was born in Independence, Montgomery County, Kan., on May 10, 1910. She passed away on Oct. 19, 2013, at the age of 103 years, five months and nine days.

November 17, 2013 by editor Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton

Merle Evelyn Snyder Brenton was the youngest daughter of Parker Lindley and Grace Minnie Shugart Snyder. She was born in Independence, Montgomery County, Kan., on May 10, 1910. She passed away on Oct. 19, 2013, at the age of 103 years, five months and nine days.

November 17, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Enter the Meeker Parade of Lights

MEEKER | Preparations are under way for the Second Annual Parade of Lights, which will be held on Dec. 6 at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Meeker.

November 17, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Chamber promotes local shopping, small business

MEEKER I Gearing up for the holiday season, the Meeker Chamber of Commerce is promoting Small Business Saturday on Nov. 30.

November 17, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

What having your health insurance cancelled means for state residents

RBC I As health insurance changes for 2014 take shape, many Coloradans have been mailed notices regarding the cancellation of health insurance policies. The Colorado Division of Insurance (DOI) wants to address consumer confusion and alarm related to these cancellations.

November 17, 2013 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

100 mile…

More than 25 Meeker Elementary School kids, parents, family members and even pets showed up Saturday to run/walk a 5K, as part of MES teacher Vicky Tate’s physical education class and 100 Mile Club program.

November 17, 2013 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled