Author: Special to the Herald Times
Byron Linden, born here in 1922, may be Meeker’s oldest native
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | “Most of the people I knew are dead,” Byron Linden, 95, said with a chuckle. “The golden years have gotten a little rusty.” As the oldest resident in Meeker who was actually born in Meeker (Jan. 24, 1922), Linden has[Read More…]
Mill levy meeting in Rangely Oct. 9
RANGELY | There will be a community meeting regarding the Keep Rangely Kids First-Vote Yes on 3A and 5A Mill Levy on Tuesday, Oct. 9, beginning at 7 p.m. at Parkview Elementary School.
Community Choir practice begins Oct. 9
MEEKER | Practices for the Meeker Community Choir begin Monday, Oct. 9 from 7-8:15 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church. All are welcome.
{Guest Column} Health & Wellness: Complementary medicine can be beneficial
By Julie Drake Special to the Herald Times RBC | Institute of Health offers the best definition of the two. Alternative medicine are practices in place of care and medicine provided by a medical doctor. Complementary medicine is treatment that is used together with standard MD recommended medicine. While I[Read More…]
Fall Festival pie contest results
MEEKER | Pie bakers came out in full force last Saturday at the Fall Festival. There were 29 pie entries and our judges, Willy Theos, Diane Dunham and Stanley Crawford, had their work cut out for them. The Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation would like to congratulate and thank all[Read More…]
Obituary: Carolyn LeFevre
Carolyn LeFevre Aug. 20, 1948~Sept. 28, 2017 Carolyn LeFevre passed away on Sept. 28, 2017. She was born in Denver on Aug. 20, 1948, to Carl and Shirley Taussig. She spent her childhood years moving from Colorado to California, Arizona and finally to Meeker, Colo., which she called home until[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from the Meeker Sportsman’s Club
Dear Editor: The Meeker Sportsman’s Club would like to extend a big “thank you” to John Kobald, Local Access Internet, Ma Famiglia and Wyatt’s Sporting Goods for their recent donations toward our on-going fundraising effort. We have also recently received donations from several other community members. Currently we are nearly[Read More…]
Rangely Jr. High volleyball teams prep for districts
RANGELY | This weekend Rangely Junior High volleyball teams traveled to Debeque in the rain early on Saturday. We only took two teams: the Black team and Green team. The Black team played very well against the Debeque Dragons. This gave coaches a chance to sub some of the sixth[Read More…]
Community education classes at CNCC
MEEKER | Register now for upcoming fall classes starting soon! Social Media Marketing is a must for local businesses and entrepreneurs needing to expand their business operations using social media marketing platforms, four sessions beginning Oct. 9. Restaurant and food service employers are encouraged to attend the Food Safety Works[Read More…]
Meeker Mustangs trounce Rifle Bears, play at home Saturday
MEEKER | The younger Mustangs (third and fourth grades) took to a soggy field at Starbuck Stadium against a tough Rifle team Saturday. Both teams started tentatively with cold hands and fumbles aplenty. After half time the boys warmed up, held onto the ball, and quickly built a comfortable margin[Read More…]
MHS cross country runs at back-to-back meets
MEEKER | The Cowboys were busy this past weekend, with back-to-back cross country meets Friday and Saturday. The fun started on Friday at Sweitzer Lake State Park in Delta. Briar Meszaros finished 23rd out of the 58 runners in the girls’ race, in 23:25. In the boys’ race, Matthew Beck[Read More…]
