Dear Editor: On Jan. 4, 1776, a pamphlet hit the streets of Philadelphia which had a great impact on the writing of the Declaration of Independence from the tyrannical rule of the British Empire.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
New arrival: Klayton Carroll
Miranda and Justin Carroll are proud to announce the arrival of Klayton Charles Carroll, born Dec. 7, 2012, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo.
Obituary: Ron Leeper
Born Aug. 26, 1938, in Tarkio, Mo., Ron passed away at the age of 74 on Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2013, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colo. He is survived by his loving wife Barbara (Bobbie), his sister Linda (Kurt) McCombs of Denver, six children: David (Tammy) Leeper of Wolcott,[Read More…]
MHS student chosen to attend D.C. conference
MEEKER I Calvin Shepherd, a student at Meeker High School, has been selected to represent Colorado as a National Youth Correspondent to the 2013 Washington Journalism and Media Conference at George Mason University in July 2013.
Letter to the Editor: Shooting and our nation’s future
Dear Editor: With the start of a new year, let us redouble our efforts to address the lessons of 2012. The pain is still fresh and we at Colorado West join the rest of the nation in mourning the tragic loss of life at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown,[Read More…]
Broadband: cell tower alternative
RBC I The final hearing on the application for a cell tower use permit will be held Monday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. at the Fairfield Center. It is recommended that concerned individuals attend this hearing.
Obituary: Beverly Bloch
Beverly J. Bloch, nee Beverly Jean Fritzlan, was born in Meeker, Colo., on Nov. 9, 1952, to Calvin and Arlene (Gulliford) Fritzlan.
Benefit cribbage tournament Sunday
MEEKER | The annual benefit cribbage tournament will be played Jan. 27 in the Mountain Valley Bank community room starting at 2 p.m.
Blazin’ Trails a way to better health
MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center, Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation and Parks District, Meeker Drugs, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation and the Meeker Human Resource Council (Meeker’s local United Way) have joined together to offer a multi-faceted health and wellness program.
Meeker adopts snow law
MEEKER | In accordance with state law and the Meeker municipal code, it is unlawful for any person to place snow or ice upon public property, including public streets.
Phelan named to honor roll
RANGELY | McPherson College has recognized its highest academic achievers in their fall 2012 honor roll.
Broadband: NW Colo. technology team looks to future
RBC I The Northwest Colorado Broadband Local Technology planning team met Jan. 15 in Craig. The team is chaired by retired Moffat County Commissioner Audrey Danner. Representatives of a number of broadband fiber optic cable private sector service providers were present along with local government representatives, telecommunications consultants, information technology[Read More…]
