LAI Audit Cody Crooks, Rio Blanco County Communications Director, told commissioners Monday they need a new auditor to complete the LAI audit, as the county auditor is uncomfortable auditing a private company. The board is hoping to get the audit done quickly following concerns that LAI has been “embezzling” funds[Read More…]
Month: June 2018
Plein Air …
The plein air painters have returned to Meeker for another plein air art competition. CAITLIN WALKER PHOTO
White River Alliance formalizes structure, asks for survey completions
MEEKER | A recently formed citizens’ group calling itself the White River Alliance has been participating in many of the county algae task force meetings. Several of the founding Alliance members and others met this past Saturday at Welders’ Outfitting just above the confluence of Marvine Creek with the White River.[Read More…]
Letter: Nay family says thanks
Dear Editor: Thank you to friends, family and The Church at Meeker and other churches who came along side and supported us through their love, financial help, food, acts of service and words of encouragement. We would also like to say a big thank you to the doctors, nurses and[Read More…]
Promote your biz at the OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | More than 200 people will be coming to Meeker to ride out trails, dine at our restaurants, shop at our stores and stay at our lodging. For more information contact the Meeker Chamber at 970-878-5510 or go to http://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/.
Obituary: Patricia Rose Nay
Patricia Rose Nay Aug. 13, 1949 ~ June 10, 2018 Patricia Rose Nay has finished her race here on earth and entered her eternal home on Sunday, June 10, 2018, at the age of 68. Patsy was born to David and Bessie Allen on Aug. 13, 1949, and was an[Read More…]
Letter: LAI not ‘embezzling’ county funds
Dear Editor: It was brought to our attention that the county commissioners met in Rangely on Monday, June 18, 2018, and had a workshop to discuss Local Access Internet LLC. The term “embezzling” funds came up, which couldn’t be further from the truth. We have explained to the commissioners that[Read More…]
Nieslanik named to President’s List at Gonzaga U
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER I Samuel Nieslanik of Meeker was named to the Gonzaga University President’s List for spring semester 2018. Students must ear a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Gonzaga University is a private Catholic university in Spokane, Wash.
Ghost Adventures visit delayed until August
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Due to scheduling conflicts, the Travel Channel’s “Ghost Adventures” team will be in Meeker in August instead of at the end of June, as was originally planned. Members of Hotchkiss Paranormal Investigators were in town again this week, scouting locations for the Ghost Adventures[Read More…]
Rodeo Results: June 14
Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Summer Rodeo Series Results for June 14: Ladies Breakaway (place, name, time) 1, Ellie Anderson, 1.2 #8 Header (place, name, time) 1, Aaron Webster, 7.2 2, Deena Norell, 7.7 3, Shawnee Stone, 9.2 #8 Heeler (place, name, time) 1, Kash Atwood, 7.2 2, Kash[Read More…]
What this year’s MHS graduates are planning
MEEKER | The last couple years or so, we have reported, from the Meeker high school graduation ceremony, what the year’s graduates are planning to do next. MHS counselor Trina Kennedy said at Commencement that in thinking about the Class of 2018, “The words of Maya Angelou come to mind…’You may[Read More…]
Obituary: Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Leeper
Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Leeper Jan. 9, 1940 ~ June 14, 2018 Barbara (Bobbie) Jean Leeper was born on Jan. 9, 1940, in Schenectady, New York, to Ervin and Lorraine Norton. At an early age, they moved to Denver, Colo., where her younger brother David was born. She graduated from the[Read More…]
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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."
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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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