Members of Emmanuel Baptist Church of Meeker hosted the “Christmas Store” at Pioneer Hospital’s Walbridge Wing and at Meeker Housing Authority’s Pines Apartments this year. Residents at both locations were able to go shopping right at home for Christmas gifts for their special friends and loved ones. Everything was free[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Drama club presents ‘Fruitcake’ dessert theater tonight at MHS
MEEKER I The Meeker High School Drama Club and International Thespian Society 1284 will present a fall “dessert theater” one-act play titled “Fruitcake” at the MHS auditorium tonight.
In the Christmas spirit…
Matt and Beth Scoggins, who live at 532 Stanolind in Rangely, decorated their home for the season with a large, unique Nativity scene. Many homes in Rangely have set up Christmas displays.
Letter to the Editor: Investigating Benghazi an expensive vote
Dear Editor: “GOP-led panel largely debunks Benghazi claims: Report backs U.S. response, finds no cover-up by White House.” This was front-page news in the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel two Sundays ago.
Letter to the Editor: In support of law enforcement
Dear Editor: I want to thank our Rio Blanco Sheriff’s Office, the Colorado State Patrol and the Meeker and Rangely police departments and all other government workers (fire departments, EMTs, etc.) for keeping our towns safe and healthy. I am tired of hearing on the news stations of all the[Read More…]
Natural Soda seeks expansion
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is now seeking public comments concerning a proposed sodium bicarbonate plant expansion 37 miles southwest of Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: In support of legal marijuana sales
Dear Editor: I support the lawful sale of medical and recreational marijuana to adults in Rio Blanco County. I have sympathy for the use of medical marijuana by our sick, handicapped and those who cannot access high-priced prescriptions. It would be shameful for us to deny one citizen who is[Read More…]
‘Dessert theater’ presented Dec. 17-18 by MHS Drama Club
MEEKER I The Meeker High School Drama Club and International Thespian Society 1284 will present a “dessert theater” one-act play titled “Fruitcake” at the MHS auditorium on Dec. 17 and 18.
Flu may be serious; shots recommended
RBC I Most flu cases this year in Colorado have been caused by the influenza A (H3N2) virus, which can cause a more severe flu season with more hospitalizations. Reported influenza hospitalizations and outbreaks in long-term care facilities in Colorado have recently increased. Immunization is the best protection, so get[Read More…]
State DUI enforcement begins during holiday season
RBC I The time of year is upon us when coworkers, friends and family gather to celebrate the joys of the holiday season. As these celebrations are under way, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) is once again teaming with the Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and nearly 100 law enforcement[Read More…]
Obituary: Brooke Benhart Anderson
Our beloved daughter, sister and friend, Brooke, died Sunday Nov. 23, 2014, at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colo.
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.
