Nicodemus Timothy Goodson Colin and Maureen Goodson are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Nicodemus Timothy, on April 19, 2010, at 6:53 p.m. in Portland, Ore. Nico weighed 7 pounds, 14.6 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Twyla and Jay D. Jensen and Vaughn Moodie[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
The meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day, May 30 (traditional), is a sacred day to all war veterans. America’s collective consciousness demands that all citizens be reminded of the deaths of their fellow countrymen during wartime. By honoring the nation’s war dead, we preserve their memory and thus their service and sacrifice. All U.S. flags[Read More…]
Letter: Rio Blanco County Fair will be here soon
With flowers blooming, garden vegetables being planted, and kids working with their 4-H projects, we know (or hope) that summertime is just around the corner. The Rio Blanco County Fair Board works hard every year to plan a wonderful community event, the Rio Blanco County Fair.
Obituary: Boyd Cloward
Boyd Ellis Cloward was born Dec. 15, 1943, to Boyd E. Cloward and Oma Orton Cloward in Salt Lake City. The Cloward family moved to Rangely when Boyd was about three years old and he had lived here ever since.
Letter: Immigration fight should be about law
There has been quite the debate amongst a lot of people regarding the new Arizona Immigration Bill 1070. With all media fervor and political rhetoric aside, what does U.S. Code Title 8, Section 1325 say?
Letter: How much control for local governments?
Lately, many questions have been going through my head about whether our local governments have gone out of control. Are they taking too much control over our personal lives and property? Why is the town of Meeker threatening to put someone in jail for creating an inventive advertisement?
Faculty versus seniors Sunday at MHS gym
MEEKER | The annual faculty versus seniors basketball game will be at 6 p.m. Sunday in the Meeker High School gym, followed by the alumni games at 7 p.m. If there are enough alumni, there will be two games — “Young guns” and “old-timers.”
Williams: Listen to your heart
I want to start by congratulating the class of 2010 on your great success.
It’s an honor for me to be here. I know that many of you, both graduates and parents, have been waiting for this day for many years.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Western Slope (FSBO) For Sale By Owner. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber honoree is Sweetbriar. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
Patriot Act represents largest loss of liberty
I find that I am extremely confused by a current political movement. Perhaps you, your staff or your readers could help me to understand. I see and hear a great deal about a Tea Party. At their rally there was a sign which said, “Liberty once lost is lost forever.”[Read More…]
Letter: Tucker committee says thank you
The Coach Bob Tucker Scholarship Committee would like to express its sincere appreciation to the sponsors and all who participated in Tucker Memorial Golf Tournament.
CNCC sets summer classes in Meeker
MEEKER I Registration for summer classes at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Meeker Center started May 18 and 19. Schedules were mailed to local residents the first week of May. Upcoming classes include photography, knitting, basic computers, oil painting workshop, traveler’s Spanish, scrapbooking, GED, English and math.
