With the arrival of spring, Dinosaur National Monument is preparing to offer expanded services for visitors.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
RBC Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • The K-T pushed a large bunch of cattle up river yesterday.
Moon Lake holds election meeting
Grant J. Earl, general manager/CEO of Moon Lake Electric, reported that the cooperative recently held two district nominating meetings to receive director candidate nominations for upcoming director elections.
MACC sets ambitious agenda
The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council [MACC] met with Colorado Creative Industries peer assistance network counselor Nancy Kramer from Steamboat Springs to review the master plan created in 2011.
Youth wrestlers travel to Vernal
The Rangely Panthers youth wrestling team was in Vernal, Utah, last weekend. Eighteen Rangely wrestlers competed in the tournament, with 17 placing in the top three.
Panthers wrestle well in Craig
The Rangely Panthers wrestling team was in Craig this past weekend. Forty Rangely wrestlers competed in the tournament with 25 placing in the top four.
Meeker Locals
Congratulations to Barone Middle School wrestlers who “did us proud” last week at the middle school state tournament.
Letter: Disappointed
Though I was glad to finally see some closure to the Berthelson murder, I was quite disappointed in the sentence Neil Joy received. I’ve never really understood how a person can end someone’s life and only get a few years “punishment.”
Colorado Master Farm Homemakers
Since 1954, Colorado farm and ranch women have been recognized for their contributions to production agriculture and rural lifestyle by induction into the Colorado Master Farm Homemakers Guild.
Death Notice
Joe B. Spence Joe B. Spence, formerly of Meeker, died on March 3, 2012 at the VA Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. Leila (Pinkie) Spence, formerly of Meeker, died March 23, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, CO. Services are pending.
HOME OF: Ron DuPree
Ron DuPree of Meeker is this week’s “home of” honoree. Ron moved to Meeker in July 2011 to be the head football coach at Meeker High School.
Forestry, wood product workshops
The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and the Colorado State Forest Service are hosting a half-day workshop on financing and lending opportunities available for forestry and wood products businesses.
