Trey Michael Merritt MEEKER | Trey Michael Merritt was born on March 8, 2010, at 10:18 p.m. He weighed 8 pounds, 8 1/2 ounces and measured 20.5 inches long.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Burnell completes basic training at Ft. Sill
MEEKER I Pvt. Jonathan Burnell was graduated from BCT (Basic Combat Training) in Fort Sill, Okla., and is now in Georgia attending his AIT (Advanced Individual Training) training at Fort Gordon.
Letter: Rangely Community Garden near reality
We have five acres donated by Peggy and Carl Rector with water. Our very first step is getting the fence materials and putting up the fence. We need donations for garden tractor, rototiller, rakes, hoses, hoes, shed and PVC pipe (water line). We can accept donations of good equipment as[Read More…]
Rec center daycare will close its door March 31
MEEKER I The tot spot in the Meeker Recreation Center will close its doors March 31. However, patrons will continue to receive the same rates through the end of May by taking their children to the newly opened Angels and Outlaws facility across from the recreation center.
Letter: Pow wow committee looking for members
We need your help. After two wonderful years, the Smoking River Pow Wow committee is taking a new direction in 2010. We are recruiting people with fresh ideas to organize the powwow in future years. This committee began creating the powwow as a vehicle to embody our mission:
Meeker Locals
Witnesses reported seeing an assembly of ants on a downtown sidewalk this week. Yet another herald of spring’s annual visit. Although we are still expecting snow in the weeks to come. As Mark Twain put it, “In the Spring, I have counted 136 different kinds of weather inside of 24[Read More…]
Classifieds: March 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
Letter: Von Wetzel says thanks to Meeker
Thank you from the previous “people” of Von Wetzel’s second-hand store. I didn’t have a chance to thank those who gave me such great memories, advice and experienced wisdom.
Letter: Wyoming women were first to vote
In last week’s paper, you were misinformed in one of your columns. It was the column which mentioned women’s suffrage in the USA. It was reported that women gained the right to vote in the USA in 1920. Actually, Wyoming gave the right to vote to women in 1890. Here[Read More…]
Obituary: Stone Lee Martin
Stone Lee Martin April 21, 2000~Jan. 20, 2010 Stone Lee Martin was born into the hands of Paul and Vanessa Martin on April 21 at the dawn of this millennia. The only place he knew as home was Meeker, Colo. On Jan. 20, 2010, his spirit was received back into[Read More…]
Happy 120th Birthday, Rio Blanco County! March 25, 1889
Happy birthday, Rio Blanco County. A special section in today’s paper honors the history of the county and recognizes the men and women who serve the county today. You may not have know it, but 2009 to 2010 has marked the 120th anniversary year for the county, which, according to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 120 years ago March 22, 1890 • The approaching election is becoming a live issue. So far candidates are not numerous — for mayor, L.J. Bemer and Frank Barton. For trustees: W.H. Clark, J.L. McHatton, H.C. Gilmore, C.A. Booth, John A. Watson, Lou Craig and Phil[Read More…]
