Author: Special to the Herald Times
Woman skips hearing in school scam case
MEEKER I Kristina Ann Lopez, 23, one of two females who allegedly misrepresented themselves as relatives of Meeker residents in December while claiming to be selling magazines to fund a volleyball team’s trip to Florida, failed to appear at her arraignment Feb. 20 at the Rio Blanco County Courthouse, prompting[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: OHV bill interpreted differently
Dear Editor: I was very concerned as were my friends and family after reading your headline story about the OHV bill HB15-1054. However, after getting a copy of the bill online, it would seem that Commissioner Shawn Bolton and Jennifer Hill have not read the bill.
Two sides still divided on plans for gathering horses
RBC I For many years, the issue of wild horse population management has been an emotional topic in Northwest Colorado. Many highly invested parties have strong feelings regarding proper herd size, management and possible round up of local wild horses, and their varied opinions often put them at odds with[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: One will find what they are looking for, good or bad
Dear Editor: In this world, you will find exactly what you are looking for—positive or negative—every time. It is a choice? What will you choose? Teresa Anderson 6th grade teacher Barone Middle School Meeker
Obituary: Laurie Lynn Munger McCrory
Laurie Lynn Munger McCrory, 53, of Pueblo, Colo., passed away Sunday Feb. 15, 2015, of natural causes after a prolonged illness.
Letter to the Editor: Good to see local businesses investing
Dear Editor: We want to express our appreciation for the $50 gift certificate as the Week No. 4 winner over the holidays. We are grateful for the generosity of the businesses in Rio Blanco County like White River Market, which helped make this possible. We like to see our money[Read More…]
Meyer: Four day week has saved $70,000
MEEKER I At their work session on Feb. 17, the Meeker Board of Education began discussing the budget for fiscal year 2015-16. School district superintendent Mark Meyer reported that the four-day school week produced a savings, from July through December, “not necessarily all-inclusive,” of roughly $70,000.
Winterfest royalty…
Change of date for cribbage
RANGELY I The date for the annual Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament has been changed from this Saturday to Saturday, March 14 at the Rangely Elks Lodge No. 1907, located at 633 East Main St. The bracketed tournament will begin at 9 a.m. For more information, contact Tim at 629-1715.
Letter to the Editor: Poker run a success
Dear Editor: The Sizemore family would like to express its heartfelt thanks to this great community and friends for the continued support of the “I Ride With James” Poker Run.
MEF hosts Snowfest, dinner on Sunday
MEEKER I The public is invited as the Meeker Education Foundation hosts its inaugural Snowfest and Dinner, full of outdoor fun and gourmet food on Sunday.



