By DOC WATSON Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Some 100 people showed up at the VFW/Lion’s Club building throughout Christmas Day to enjoy a free meal and companionship at what is hoped to be the first annual such get together for those who are alone on that day.[Read More…]
Year: 2018
Thanks from Byers family
Dear Editor: Words cannot express how truly grateful we are to everyone who helped take care of mom the last few years. We would also like to thank everyone who offered their support, thoughts and prayers during our time of sorrow when we lost her. We have some very amazing[Read More…]
Ice Fishing Day postponed to Jan. 27
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
Assoc. Govts. of NW Colo. to meet Jan. 12 in Rifle to strategize economic development
RBC | Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC), also known as Region 11 of the Colorado state planning regions, is moving into the public engagement phase in the development of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The development of a CEDS is a prerequisite for designation by the Economic[Read More…]
Registration for governor’s forum on Colorado agriculture now open
RBC | Early bird registration for the Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture is now open. Early bird registrants receive a $50 discount off the regular price of $200. Early bird registration is available until Feb. 1, 2018. Please go to http://www.governorsagforum.com/register-online.html to register. Special discounts available for students and Colorado[Read More…]
Obituary: Ada (Sykes) Osborn
Ada (Sykes) Osborn June 2, 1924 ~ Dec. 30, 2017 Ada Osborn (Sykes), 93, passed away peacefully on Dec. 30, 2017, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo. Ada was born on June 2, 1924, in Meeker, Colo. She is the youngest of three to William and Myrtle Sykes. Ada[Read More…]
Miss Colorado …
Algae Technical Committee meets Jan. 11
MEEKER | The next meeting of the White River Algae Technical Committee is Jan. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the county courthouse conference room No. 1. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. Please review the minutes, meeting information and reports that are all on the White River and[Read More…]
Sheriff thanks Rio Blanco Ranch for donation to Search and Rescue
Dear Editor: I would like to formally thank Rio Blanco Ranch for their $2,000.00 donation to the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. Rio Blanco Ranch community presence is very much appreciated and which they have shown over the years here in the valley. Over the past several years we have[Read More…]
Guest Column: Hoping Congress comes up with healthy solutions
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | Whew, 2017 is in the books. Time to put away holiday decorations and start a new year with new ambitions. Did you do the year end health insurance shuffle? Come year end, we get out our health insurance statements and[Read More…]
Correction
MEEKER | In the photo spread of the Meeker freshman physical science roller coaster projects on Page 8A of the Jan. 28 Herald Times, we inadvertently captioned two photos incorrectly. The Candy Coaster was the work of Cori Mohr and Tacy Crawford, and the Barnyard Madness Coaster was the work[Read More…]
Obituary: Dena Marie (Dotson) Byers
Dena Marie (Dotson) Byers Oct. 25, 1941 ~ Dec. 24, 2017 Dena Marie Dotson Byers, 76, died Dec. 24, 2017, at her home in Rangely, Colo. She was born Oct. 25, 1941, to Walter Wade and Gertrude Marie Clements Dotson. She married her sweetheart Gordon Fredrick Byers on Dec. 22,[Read More…]
Come say hi!
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/
4 hours ago
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/
2 days ago
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/
6 days ago
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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