MEEKER I As a Meeker Chamber of Commerce member, you can list your business in the local membership directory, include a coupon and reserve your ad space in the 2014 Meeker Booklet, which is created and distributed annually by the Chamber of Commerce. The deadline for this year’s booklet is[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Public input on Colorado water sought in Rangely today and Meeker Feb. 24
RBC I Colorado is developing a water plan that will affect everyone, and roundtable discussions in Meeker and Rangely in February will help residents learn what they need to know and how to help shape the future of Colorado water.
JBC may assist with $476,366 of MSD’s funding shortfall
MEEKER I On Jan. 28, the Colorado State Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee (JBC) refined its decision to cover mid-year shortfalls for three rural school districts in the state, including Meeker, DeBeque and Pawnee.
In addition to the routine, county road and bridge eyes busy year
RBC I Each year, Rio Blanco County staff members identify priority road and bridge projects for the coming year, and, officials say, the county road system will receive a new bridge, asphalt overlays, drainage improvements, a wildlife crossing and intersection improvements during 2014.
Obituary: Cora Rishovd Steen
Born Cora Rishovd in 1920 in a land-grant farmhouse built by her Norwegian immigrant father in North Dakota, Cora Rishovd Steen died Jan. 26, 2014, in Phoenix. She was 93.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to businesses for “Christmas Store” donations
Dear Editor: We at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Meeker would like to thank Samuelson True Value Hardware & Lumber, Meeker General Mercantile, Ace Hardware, the Girl Scouts of Meeker and individuals for their donations to “The Christmas Store” at the Walbridge Wing. These donations were very much appreciated! Emmanuel Baptist[Read More…]
CPR/EMT classes offered by fire district
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco Fire Protection District is offering a series of classes that are open to the public.
Obituary: Carol Ann Atwood
Carol Ann Atwood, 66, of Meeker passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 21, 2014.
Letter to the Editor: Governor applauded on sage grouse efforts
Dear Editor: The White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts applaud Gov. Jon Hickenlooper’s efforts to showcase Colorado landowners’ work to protect the greater sage grouse in Northwestern Colorado.
Free Connect for Health help available
MEEKER | Free help is available weekly in Meeker from the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services, representing Connect for Health Colorado.
Obituary: Dick Livingston Merriam
Dick Livingston Merriam, born Jan. 6, 1926 in Manti, Utah, to Edwin Lorin and Isabell (Livingston) Merriam, passed away Jan. 23, 2014, at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker, Colo.
Best in Meeker…
Now is the time to recognize Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce seeks to recognize businesses that have made a significant impact in the community for the past year.
