May, 2014 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Letter to the Editor: Trying to spay and neuter dogs

Dear Editor: We are Katie Lockwood and Deana Wood of Meeker. We are trying to help raise money for the Meeker dog pound’s spay and neuter fund.

May 24, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Gordon Byers

Gordon Frederick Byers, 73, passed away on Friday, May 16, 2014, at his home in Rangely, Colorado, surrounded by his family. Gordon was born on Aug. 12, 1940, in Fruita, Colorado, to Frederick and Minta White Byers.

May 24, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Forests now open; be safe and be aware

RBC I With Memorial Day this coming weekend, thousands of travelers are getting ready to kick off the summer outdoor recreation season. As people are getting tents and gear ready, the U.S. Forest Service encourages the public to be safe when enjoying their national forests.

May 24, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Bob Amick, Sandy Bradfield come from long-term pioneer clan

MEEKER I In 1879, the White River Utes rebelled against tyrannical Indian agent Nathan Meeker in the last major Native American uprising at the Ute Agency in Powell Park, and the concurrent Battle of Milk Creek with U.S. Army troops.

May 24, 2014 by Hallie Blunt Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Thanks for help with 4-H pig pen blaze

Dear Editor: Two weeks after the Rangely 4-H pen fire, we can’t thank enough the individuals and businesses who have poured their hearts into helping this organization and its kids rebuild!

May 23, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely High School academic awards presented

RANGELY I At Rangely High School’s academic awards program May 13, the following students were recognized for high performance, service and leadership:

May 23, 2014 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

Graduation for Rangely High seniors is Sunday

RANGELY I What stands out about this year’s Rangely High School graduation ceremony, aside from the accomplishments of the class being graduated, is its concurrence with another notable weekend event: Memorial Day.

May 23, 2014 by Heather Zadra Comments are Disabled

USAFA graduate…

Nathan J. Bradfield, the son of Marnell and Wade Bradfield of Meeker, will be graduated from the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs on May 28 as a candidate for the degree of bachelor of science in systems engineering management and a commission of second lieutenant in the[Read More…]

May 23, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

All safe now …

Less than two weeks ago, the home on this Meeker town lot at 1189 Park St. had been set up for demolition as “substantially radioactive” uranium ore was found in a coffee can just inside the front door and in an isolated area of the backyard (back right in photo).[Read More…]

May 23, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled

Meeker

MHS Drama Club presents FAME Friday, Saturday

MEEKER I The Meeker High School Drama Club and International Thespian Society Troupe 1284 will present the Broadway Musical “FAME” in the Meeker High School auditorium Friday and Saturday evenings at 7 p.m. after opening their run with the first production on Wednesday night.

May 23, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Correction

MEEKER I It was incorrectly edited in the May 15 edition of the Herald Times that Meeker School District’s negative factor will still be more than $5,000 next year. That figure should have read in excess of $500,000. The Herald Times regrets the error.

May 22, 2014 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

From My Window… Congratulations to graduates and Meeker DI competitors

Over the next two weeks, Meeker and Rangely high schools will also be turning out Class of 2014 graduates, and this is another moment in a teen’s life that all friends, families and neighbors should be proud of them and for them.

May 22, 2014 by Sean McMahon Comments are Disabled