The Meeker Cowboys cross-country team took the short trip to Rifle for its last regular season meet. The girls ran first, and Meeker’s Julia Eskelson finished in 16th place with a time of 21:48. Briar Meszaros, left, was the second Cowboy to compete the course, and she did so in[Read More…]
Month: October 2015
Broadband meeting Oct. 30
MEEKER I If you have questions on how you, your home and your local Meeker business will be affected by the availability of broadband, plan on attending the next Meeker Chamber of Commerce Business Leaders’ Luncheon. The luncheon will be held Oct. 30 from 1 to 2 p.m. at the[Read More…]
Franklin at fair…
Meeker’s Kolbi Franklin is seen here with her Colorado State Fair champion Hereford heifer, Sadie. Sadie was champion heifer of All Other Breeds and was chosen as reserve supreme heifer at the State Fair in Pueblo.
New Meeker business…
A grand opening and ribbon cutting was held Oct. 18 for Turquoise Gypsy Boutique, a new business located at 770 Main St., Suite 3, in Meeker. Present for the ribbon cutting were, from left to right: Stephanie Kobald, director of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce; Chamber Board President Diana Jones;[Read More…]
Market Street paving begins
MEEKER I Phase 2 of the Market Street Project in Meeker, which is extending new sidewalk on the north side of Market Street all the way to 11th Street is nearly complete with paving set to begin this week, according to project information officer Lynn Halliday.
MHS Softball…
“The girls played great at regionals,” Meeker High School softball coach Briana Williams said of her team, which qualified for the regional tournament in its inaugural season. Meeker played the state’s No. 6 seed, the Brush Beetdiggers, and lost 17-10 to finish third after a loss to host Cedaredge. Williams[Read More…]
County ponders plans for Columbine Park redevelopment
RBC I On Oct. 14, interested parties gathered at the Columbine Park Jockey Shack to view and discuss several options for updating and renovating the Columbine Park facilities.
RHS gridders thumped by Norwood
RANGELY I After a crushing 58-0 loss in Norwood on Friday, the Rangely High School football team will have a bye this week, then host the Plateau Valley Cowboys on Oct. 30, in the final game of the regular season.
Obituary: Alberta Winell (Winnie) Roberts Boise
Alberta Winell (Winnie) Roberts Boise of Meeker died Monday, Oct. 4, 2015, in Meeker. She was a mother, sister and grandmother.
Meeker gridders gain 500 yards with drubbing of Cedaredge Bruins
MEEKER I With more than 500 offensive yards, the Meeker Cowboy football team ran over the Cedaredge Bruins in Starbuck Stadium on Friday, defeating them 38-12 in a league contest.
County Dems meet; Sen. Donovan featured
RBC I Colorado State Sen. Kerry Donovan of Wolcott will be the special guest at the meeting of the Rio Blanco County Democrats meeting Sunday in Meeker. The Democrats will meet at 1 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner, Sixth and Market streets, in Meeker. Donovan is expected to talk about rural[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Oct. 22-28
• Last day for the Scholastic book fair is today from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary School. Everyone is welcome, and there are books for all ages. Visit www.scholastic.com /fair to check out the books that are available. If you have questions call Kay Bivens at 970-878-9050.[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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