In last week’s feature article, “From Humble Beginnings,” about longtime Meeker resident Wayne Moody, the Herald Times neglected to mention Moody’s sons-in-law, Dave (Doc) Eskelson and Dave Wambolt.
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Mobile pantry in Meeker Dec. 8
Food Bank of the Rockies (FBR) mobile pantry truck will be in Meeker providing food assistance to community members on Thursday, Dec. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall
Jordanesque …
Barone Middle School eighth-grader Sam Nieslanik uses a “Jordanesque” finger-tip roll layup, gliding through Steamboat Springs defenders last week.
CDOT: Motorists please use caution
As winter approaches and Colorado residents and tourists begin to make their regular trips to the Rocky Mountains along the I-70 corridor, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) would like to remind them to drive with care, especially when the chain law is in effect.
Plan “B” for Afghanistan?
The hard truth is that it is time for the United States to adopt more realistic goals in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Youth Basketball
Meeker’s Madison Kindler puts pressure on her opponent while teammate Marryn Shults (10) prevents her opponent from receiving a pass at a recent Youth Basketball Association game.
Turkey shoot sends 56 birds home with winners
The annual Ken Johnson Memorial Turkey Shoot was held Sunday, Nov. 20 at the Meeker Sportsmen’s Club range south of Meeker.
‘Tis the season for giving cars
This year has been tough on almost everyone because of the economy and the high unemployment.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Grand Junction has a “50,000 club” and is boosting for that number of inhabitants, while Steamboat has hitched its wagon to the star marked “10,000.”
Community choir holds Christmas Cantata
The Meeker Community Choir’s annual Christmas Cantata will be held Sunday, Dec. 11, at 3 p.m. in the Meeker High School auditorium. Everyone is invited to attend.
4H Achievement …
The Meeker 4-H Council hosted their annual achievement night program Thursday, Nov. 3 and the Rangely 4-H Council will host their achievement program Sunday, Dec. 4 at 5 p.m.
Protect crops from wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding agricultural producers to inspect their fences and enclosures as a precaution to prevent winter damage from wildlife.
Come say hi!
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/
1 day 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/
3 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
5 days ago
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.
6 days ago
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
7 days ago