The children of Sonny and Sally Eatherton of Meeker would like to announce a wonderful milestone — 50 years of marriage.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Free flu shots for muscle disease patients in state
RBC I The Muscular Dystrophy Association is offering assistance with the cost of flu vaccines for individuals affected by neuromuscular disease, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Letter to the Editor: Many helped with Harvest Bowls Festival
Dear Editor: This time last year, while digging potatoes with my kids at Rangely Community Gardens, my children and I were amazed as we watched sustenance emerge from the ground.
Wildlife area opens near Meeker
MEEKER I After the completion of a successful land swap between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and ExxonMobil, the Colorow Mountain State Wildlife Area near Meeker is now open to hunters, outdoor recreationists and the public.
Sanderson Park dedication…
More than 300 persons were on hand Saturday noon for the dedication of the new Sanderson Park setup and trail head.
Big prescribed burn planned north in county
MEEKER I The Blanco Ranger District of the White River National Forest plans to conduct a prescribed burn in the Aldrich Lakes area sometime in late September or early October.
Money winners for Meeker Classic
MEEKER I Dennis Gellings and Scott Glen, who placed first and second respectively in a neck-to-neck battle at the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials finals also ran first and second in money earned. Gellings took home $5,000 in purse for his win with Tess and $500 for the Streigel Best[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: No pot sales a good thing
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the Meeker Town Board. I approve of your action to stop sales of pot here in Meeker.
Monument hours, services change
DINOSAUR I “The first glints of yellow in area cottonwood trees has announced autumn’s arrival at Dinosaur National Monument, and with it comes a reduction in hours and service,” reports Dan Johnson, the Monument’s chief of interpretation and visitor services.
Deadline Oct. 1 for Fairfield Trust grants
MEEKER | The Freeman E. Fairfield Trust semi-annual grant application deadline is 5 p.m. on Oct. 1.
Girl Scouts seek members, donations
MEEKER | The Girl Scouts of America in Meeker is still accepting applications for girls and volunteers.
Letter to the Editor: Understanding the assessor’s office
Dear Editor: An article written by the Rio Blanco Herald Times regarding the survey the county performed stated that only 50 percent of the public was “satisfied” or “very satisfied” with the Rio Blanco County Assessor’s Office.


