Author: Special to the Herald Times

Obituary: Norma Kelly

Norma R. Kelly, 89, of Brighton, Colo., passed away on March 1, 2012, at her home. She was born July 15, 1922, in Meeker, Colo. She graduated from Meeker High School and attended Colorado Women’s College. She married John L. Kelly on June 7, 1941, in Denver.

Girl Scouts celebrate 100th year

RBC I Girl Scouts of Colorado is joining Girl Scouts across the country on Monday, March 12, to celebrate Girl Scouts “official” 100th anniversary date. Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) has declared 2012 the Year of the Girl: a celebration of girls, recognition of their leadership potential, and a[Read More…]

Arts council selects officers

MEEKER I The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council, Inc., (MACC) met March 5 to ratify articles of incorporation and select a board of directors and officers to guide the organization into a very worthwhile program for the Meeker community.

Pageant seeking Miss Rio Blanco

RBC I Sheree Lynch, executive state director for the Miss Colorado High, Miss Colorado Junior High and Miss Colorado Collegiate America pageant, states the pageant is seeking applicants for the titles of Miss Rio Blanco County High, Miss Rio Blanco County Junior High and Miss Rio Blanco County  Collegiate.

BLM seeks bids to provide wild horse pasture

RBC I As part of its responsibility to manage and protect wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management is soliciting bids for new, publicly accessible pasture facilities located in the continental United States that provide a free-roaming environment. 

Ladies fall short of state

MEEKER I The lady Cowboys finished out their season with a loss to Del Norte in the 2A girls’ regional basketball tournament Friday, March 2, in Durango, Colo. The lady Cowboys ended their season with 15 wins and six losses. Second seed Meeker met up with the third seed Tigers[Read More…]