GARFIELD COUNTY — The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission approved 2,888 drilling permits in Garfield County in 2008, highest in the state and the most-ever approved in Garfield County.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Meeker Locals: February 5
If our ears were all we had to go by, we’d believe everyone was sick, everyone was broke, and the energy industry had just announced Black Sunday II. Let’s try an experiment, just for a week or so, start spreading some good news! Make it up, if you have to,[Read More…]
Obituaries: Charley Clarence Cook, Sr.
Charley Clarence Cook, Sr. 1922~2009
Marta Estes joins Rangely District Hospital board
RANGELY — At its monthly meeting, the Rangely District Hospital board accepted the application of Marta Estes and then Chairman Jack Rich administered the oath of office to Estes, affectionately known as “Marty” to her friends and co-workers.
February is Heart Month
RBC — During the month of February, people across the nation are raising awareness about heart disease and taking steps to lower their risk. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.
SEC inspector tight-lipped on money matters
If Jon Hertzke has opinions about Wall Street corruption, executive bonuses and the economic collapse, he’s keeping them to himself. “I can’t comment on anything like that,” said Hertzke, a 1988 graduate of Meeker High School.
Medicare exams in Meeker
MEEKER — Are you newly enrolled with Medicare? Effective January 2009, you will have 12-months to complete your “Welcome Exam.”
DOW, Rec District sponsor ice derby
MEEKER — As part of the fifth annual Winter Games held Saturday, Feb. 28, the ERBM Rec and Park District will be featuring a free family ice fishing derby at Lake Avery in partnership with the Division of Wildlife.
Meeker Community Blood Drive Feb. 17
MEEKER — The Meeker Community Blood Drive is Tuesday, Feb. 17 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at
Free children’s health care screening set
RBC — Children ages birth to 5 years who are not yet enrolled in preschool or kindergarten are invited to a free health
Jacob on dean’s list at South Dakota Mines
MEEKER — Justin Jacob, interdisciplinary sciences, of Meeker, was named to the dean’s list at the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology for the fall 2008 semester.
RBC Days Gone By: January 29
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n Buford Briefs: Coldest weather — 20 degrees below zero. Wolves reported numerous. Many cases of illness in this neighborhood. Did Jim Horn kill a silver-tip bear or did he not?
