Dear Editor: As a former naval officer; officer-of-the deck underway, independent and formation steaming; and qualified marine navigator and instructor, I have questions concerning the grounding of the cruise ship Costa Concordia off the coast of Italy.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Engagement: Stewart~Sampson
Frank and Sheila Stewart of Meeker, Colo., are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Kathryn (Katie) Ann Stewart to Lee Everett Sampson son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank and Lois Sampson.
Spring classes at CNCC
MEEKER | Many spring classes are still open for registration at CNCC, including
Keep your home warm this winter
RBC I With winter officially in full swing, many Coloradans are struggling with the costs of heating their homes.
New arrival: Tayden Brasfield
Twinkle, twinkle, little star, what a joyous miracle you are… Grandparents Joe and Christine Brasfield are happy to announce the birth of their grandson Tayden Mikel Knox Brasfield, born Jan. 11, 2012, at 7:25 a.m.
New arrival: Grayson Jo Coryell
Grayson Jo Coryell was born Dec. 25, 2011, at 10:33 p.m.
Children’s health fair, preschool registration
RBC | Don’t miss the children’s health fair and preschool registration for children ages birth-5 (not already enrolled in preschool or kindergarten).
Marvine Snow Trail is open
MEEKER | The Marvine Snow Trail is open for cross-country skiing and snowmobilers with 2.2 miles of groomed track to the warming hut.
Meeker V.F.W. Post 5843 Ladies Aux.
MEEKER I It is the Meeker Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5843 Ladies Auxiliary, not the American Legion as incorrectly published in last week’s Herald Times, that presents our nation’s colors at home sporting events.
Sales tax leakage survey and future economic sustainability
MEEKER I Readers of this week’s Herald Times will undoubtedly notice a sales tax leakage survey tucked in with their usual newspaper inserts. This survey is the product of Kathryn (Katie) Ann Stewart’s thesis for her master of business administration degree from Colorado Mesa University.
Historical society election results
RBC I Members of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society elected board members and officers for the coming terms at their quarterly meeting Jan. 8.
Recognize stroke symptoms FAST
FAST stands for face, arms, speech and time, and is being used as part of a campaign by the Stroke Awareness Foundation to educate the public about warning signs of stroke and seek proper medical services immediately. If you think someone is having a stroke, call 9-1-1, especially if the[Read More…]



