The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Burke Brothers, who recently bought the Metz ranch on Piceance Creek, have brought in a fine bunch of cattle which they have turned loose on Piceance and the lower country.
Year: 2013
Coulter Field dedicated to Gary Coulter
RBC I The newly reconstructed runway, taxiways and a new large-aircraft apron at Meeker Airport were dedicated Saturday morning to Gary Coulter, the man who has managed the airport since 1959 — a total of 54 years. The new airport opened on Nov. 27. Coulter piloted the first aircraft onto[Read More…]
From My Window… Airport dedication honors decades of service; work well done
Well, it looks like winter is upon us this week, and it may well be around for a few days. It has really been pretty nice around here with cold nights but days in the 40-degrees range. However, that is now just a few short days. It looks like we[Read More…]
RBC girls open season in Cowboy Shootout in Meeker
RBC I The girls’ basketball teams from Meeker and Rangely high schools will open their seasons tonight in Meeker, in the first round of the 2013 White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. The Lady Panthers of Rangely will play Grand Valley’s JV team at 4:30 p.m. and the host team will[Read More…]
Anthony Mazzola announces run for Rio Blanco Sheriff
RBC I Anthony Mazzola of Meeker, currently the chief investigator for the Ninth Judicial District Attorney’s Office, announced Nov. 25 that he will be seeking election to the office of Rio Blanco County Sheriff, to succeed long-time Sheriff Si Woodruff, who is retiring.
Meeker Parade of Lights Friday, home tour Sunday
MEEKER I There are a couple of holiday-related events this weekend to kick off the Christmas shopping season in Meeker. The second annual Meeker Parade of Lights will be held Friday with activities beginning at 5:30 p.m. in downtown Meeker.
Classifieds: Dec. 5, 2013
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Corrections
RBC I Incorrect information appeared under the photo of the Alice in Wonderland cast in last week’s Herald Times.
Group challenges BLM policy regarding drilling
TAOS, NEW MEXICO I On Monday a broad-based coalition of 45 local and national organizations called on the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to make fully transparent the process where private interests nominate public lands for oil and gas drilling and fracking.
Grants set for hunting, fish groups
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering a one-time grant opportunity to agency partners that engage in hunting and angling outreach and education.
RBC Christmas tree cutting permits on sale
RBC I Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.
New Striegel office…
Workers hone details on the exterior of W.C. Striegel’s new office building, scheduled for completion by Thanksgiving or shortly thereafter, controller Teri Wilczek said.
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The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
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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/
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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."
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/
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