MEEKER | The community is invited to enjoy the many talents and accomplishments of our local and area crafters Friday, Nov. 2, and Saturday, Nov. 3 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. It’s a great time to pick up one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones and handmade décor for your[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Letter: Campbell for Clerk & Recorder
Dear Editor: The public and I have had ample opportunities in the past few weeks to analyze the aims and objectives of the various competitors in the upcoming elections. Boots’ honesty and practical approach sets her apart from the other candidate. It is my honor and pleasure to support and[Read More…]
Local families make global impact through Operation Christmas Child
MEEKER | Emmanuel Baptist Church in Meeker will be among 5,000 U.S. drop-off locations collecting shoebox gifts for children overseas during Operation Christmas Child’s National Collection Week, Nov. 12-19. Meeker families, churches and groups are busy transforming empty shoeboxes into fun gifts filled with toys, school supplies and hygiene items.[Read More…]
CNCC Nov. Community Ed Classes
MEEKER | Food Safety Works Training for three-year certification in a hands-on environment for food service workers Nov. 1, 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m. True Colors: Personality Analysis to learn about temperament/personality for improved cooperation and understanding in personal and professional relationships, Nov. 12 and 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. GED[Read More…]
CORRECTION
MEEKER | In last week’s list of MHS Homecoming Royalty, first attendent Luis Villalpando was incorrectly identified as Leroy Olivias. We sincerely regret the error.
Q&A for the candidates
How seriously do you view the health of the river and the algae problem? What are your specific ideas for taking care of this problem? EDITOR’S NOTE: For clarification, this question was submitted by a citizen, not by either candidate, in response to our request for questions last week. However,[Read More…]
Middle school basketball underway
RANGELY | Rangely’s eighth-grade middle school boys’ basketball season is off to a good start. They have played Craig, Meeker, DeBeque, Hayden and West Grand so far this year. Their only loss was against Craig. Their current record is six wins, one loss. The game against West Grand was an[Read More…]
Letter: Is laissez-faire the right choice?
Dear Editor: Like everyone, our children and grandchildren mean pretty much everything to us. Though, maybe not so much like everyone, I don’t know, but my wife and I also feel especially passionate about a bright future for all children. Just so you know, my son makes a good living[Read More…]
Letter: Commissioner race
Dear Editor: Gary Moyer is a good guy with deep roots in Rio Blanco County. His challenger, Reed Kelley, is also a good man who has always sought the best for the people of Rio Blanco County. The voters of Rio Blanco County have a choice of two men with[Read More…]
Letter: Kelley’s stance on Prop 112 and Amendment 4A
Dear Editor: As some of you have witnessed, I have been doing some campaign door-belling in the neighborhoods. Of one thing I’ve become quite certain, the usual fall invasion of boxelder bugs trying to get inside for winter at nearly everyone’s doorstep is in full-force, maybe to an even greater[Read More…]
Moyer strongly opposes Prop 112
Dear Editor: I would like to take this opportunity to make it clear that I strongly oppose Proposition 112 on the Colorado ballot and explain why this is so important to Rio Blanco County. First, Proposition 112 with its 2,500-foot setbacks would essentially serve as a ban on any new[Read More…]
MHS softball ends season 15-11
MEEKER | Cowboy softball wrapped up its fourth season traveling across the mountains to Aurora for the state tournament to take on Lamar for their first game. In the top of the fourth the score was 4-6 Lamar. Megan Shelton went up to bat and hit a three-run homer to[Read More…]
