MEEKER I Both of Meeker’s youth football teams won their games last weekend. The third- and fourth-grade team won its game in overtime, 12-6, against New Castle, while the fifth- and sixth-grade team overpowered New Castle 31-0 in its game.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Prescribed fires will burn near Meeker
MEEKER | Officials with the Upper Colorado River Interagency Fire Management Unit are planning prescribed fires this fall near Meeker to improve wildlife habitat and reduce build-up of vegetation that can fuel large wildfires.
Reckless endangerment charges filed
RBC I Two men, ages 24 and 19, were arrested early Sunday morning for firing gunshots at a hunting camp near Sterry Lake in Rio Blanco County. They were charged with reckless endangerment. The 24-year-old was also charged with prohibitive use of a weapon.
Blue Star Mothers are seeking members
MEEKER I The Blue Star Mothers of America is a nationwide service organization for moms with children serving in the military, including those in active duty, reserves, National Guard and those who are now veterans.
Donate coats to Love, Inc. by Friday
RANGELY I The last day to donate coats for the Love Inc. annual coat drive in Rangely is Friday. Coats can be dropped off at the extension office at the Rio Blanco County Annex, the Rangely District Hospital cafeteria and First Baptist Church.
MHS students asked to wear gold Friday
MEEKER I Students are encouraged to show their school spirit by wearing gold and attending the volleyball and football games Friday against county rival Rangely, said Aubrey Walsh of the Meeker High School Student Council.
Gifted students topic of Oct. 20 meeting
MEEKER I A focus group meeting dealing with gifted students will be held from 3:15 to 5:15 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20 in the Board of Education room at the Meeker School District office.
School board candidates to speak Oct. 19
RANGELY I The Rangely Community Education Association will sponsor a Meet the Candidates program at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 19 in the commons area of Rangely Junior/Senior High.
Classifieds: October 15, 2009 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…]
Obituary: Clarence W. Davis
Clarence William Davis was born Feb. 9, 1932, to Johnny Ceicle and Reba Faye (Green) Davis in Meeker. Clarence spent his childhood in Meeker and attended school there through the 12th grade.
Sharing a hunt brings back daughter’s love of outdoors
Two hours into her first archery elk hunt, Beckey Dowker was searching for cell service to call her daughters, Paige and Britaney, to let them know she had just killed her first elk with a bow.
Letter: Meeker Library is spoiling local patrons
Earlier this year while knocking around the downtown area of a much larger area city (which will go unnamed as I enjoy the restaurants and don’t wish to have ground glass mixed in my pasta), Cindy and I discovered what we thought was a branch library. I mean it had[Read More…]
