MEEKER I Meeker Cafe has been named the “Best Cafe in the West” 2011 by True West Magazine. The magazine’s website will be updated on Dec. 9 with the 2011 listing and the “Best of the West” book is on sale now.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter: Departing editor will be missed
It is so sad to read about Jeff Burkhead leaving. He has been such a great booster of both communities and especially for the White River Museum and our local history. On a personal note I am going to miss seeing Jeff walking around town to cover his beat and[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 25, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Letter: Coach must be doing something right
In response to last week’s letter regarding the volleyball coaches and team, I feel that the author of the letter expressed a sentiment that unfortunately reflects a sad turn that our society has taken in the last few decades.
LeBlanc wins 184-lb. class at all-star classic
MEEKER I Wyoming’s Joe LeBlanc, a former Meeker wrestler and Colorado state champion, has set his sights high for this season on the wrestling mat for the Wyoming Cowboys.
Letter: Donations sought for bowl game trip
For the past few years I have been organizing video footage of my dancers. Once I felt I had enough for a strong audition tape, I sent it off to Bowl Games of America Performance for an audition. To my excitement, some of my dancers were picked. We had the[Read More…]
Letter: Epsilon Chi Holiday Bazaar was a success
The annual Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Epsilon Chi Chapter of ESA, was held Sunday at Parkview Elementary School. Many thanks to the community and to the many vendors for their participation, making it a successful event. Thanks to the support of community members who bought tickets for Epsilon Chi’s[Read More…]
Caleb Dodds wins FFA male beauty pageant
MEEKER I The Meeker FFA chapter hosted the second annual “Mr. Meeker FFA Male Beauty Pageant” last Saturday at the Meeker School District Administration Building. Chapter President Caleb Dodds was chosen as this year’s “Mr. Meeker FFA” while chapter reporter Collin Cochran was chosen as “Mr. Congeniality.”
Obituary: Bobby E. Pilkington Dec. 27, 1937~Nov. 3, 2010
Bobby E. Pilkington Dec. 27, 1937~Nov. 3, 2010 Bobby (Bob) E. Pilkington passed away on Nov. 3, 2010, after a long, hard battle with lung disease. He was 72. Bob was born in Scottsbluff, Neb., on Dec. 27, 1937. He was the seventh of the eventual nine children of Jess[Read More…]
Obituary: Herbert J. Budge Nov. 20, 1947~Oct. 20, 2010
Herbert J. Budge Nov. 20, 1947~Oct. 20, 2010 Herbert J. Budge was born in Rifle on Nov. 20, 1947, to Claude J. and Ermina (Maybury) Burner and was later adopted by Norma and Harry Budge. Herb, 62, of Denver passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. He will sadly be missed[Read More…]
So long Rio Blanco County … the pleasure’s been all mine
Every week for the past two and a half years, I have written a column for the newspaper. This will be my last one. As a story on the front page of today’s Herald Times announced, Bobby Gutierrez will return as editor of the paper. I am leaving to take[Read More…]
Letter: CNCC Rodeo Club thanks sponsors
On behalf of the CNCC Rodeo Club, CNCC faculty, staff and administration, we would like to officially thank all of the volunteers, individuals, local businesses and sponsors who participated in September’s first annual Rangely Rock ’N Bull, bull-riding event. The event was a great success not only as a fundraiser[Read More…]
