Our beloved daughter, sister and friend, Brooke, died Sunday Nov. 23, 2014, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colo.
Month: December 2014
Important Farm Bill meeting to be held in Craig Tuesday, Dec. 16
RBC I An important presentation by the Farm Services Administration (FSA) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regarding the 2014 Farm Bill will be held in Craig on Tuesday. The meeting will take place at 6 p.m. at the Moffat County Extension Office, 539 Barclay St.
WREA has board vacancy
MEEKER I The White River Electric Association Board of Directors is accepting letters of interest from WREA members seeking appointment to fill a WREA board vacancy representing the Town of Meeker district.
Four cattle die as result of rollover on County Road 7
MEEKER I Just before noon on Dec. 2, a cattle truck carrying 76 head of cattle purchased from Buffalo Horn Ranch overturned on a curve at the 11-mile marker of County Road 7, killing one steer outright and injuring several others.
For the third straight year, Meeker girls win WREA Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I For the third year in a row, the Meeker High School girls’ basketball team has won the season-opening White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. The lady Cowboys will be idle this weekend and next play Olathe on Dec. 19.
Parade winners announced
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has released the award winning names in the Parade of Lights held Dec. 3 in downtown Meeker.
Plenty of performing arts events to enjoy in Meeker this month
MEEKER I An abundance of holiday performing arts events will entertain Meeker audiences over the next two weeks.
Slow speed zones fail to reduce wildlife collisions
RBC I Until the last couple of months, travelers on State Highway 13 between Meeker and Rifle were well-versed with the wildlife crossing zone mandating slower speeds at night during the fall and winter months. The zones, part of a 2010 traffic safety bill that attempted to slow drivers on[Read More…]
Many at work for OHV trails near Rangely
RANGELY I Several years ago, Rio Blanco County developed an off road vehicle trails master plan. Meeker has had their trails for some time and now it’s Rangely’s turn to get in on the action.
RHS wrestlers win match
RANGELY I With only five wrestlers, the Rangely High School Panthers opened the season at the Colorado Mesa University Duals in Grand Junction. Although the Panthers only won one dual, the Panthers won their fair share of matches.
EPA issues operation permit for Bonanza plant production
RBC I Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a Title V permit allowing Deseret Power Electric Cooperative’s (DPEC’s) Bonanza power plant to continue operating under existing emissions control requirements. The final permit will go into effect Jan. 7, 2015.
Meeker business leaders to meet
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will host another Business Leaders Luncheon on Dec. 19. The subject of the gathering will be how to list your business on various websites and how to get your business out there now.
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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