Jason and Brenda Purkey of Meeker would like to announce the birth of their daughter, Madee Lyn Purkey, born July 31, 2016, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs. She weighed 8 lbs. and measured 20.5 inches. Grandparents are Jay and Barbie Purkey and Brent and Carol Rowles of Meeker.[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Ninth Judicial District Court judge finalists named
RBC | The Ninth Judicial District Nominating Commission has nominated three candidates for a district court judgeship created by the retirement of the Hon. Daniel B. Petre, effective Oct. 1. Nominees Anne K. Norrdin and Tari Williams, both of Carbondale; and Scott W. Turner of Denver were selected by the commission[Read More…]
Giving Tree applications due Oct. 31
MEEKER | The holidays can be a stressful time. Visiting family, tracking down gifts, planning around the weather, trying to find that obscure ingredient for Aunt Edna’s signature Christmas dish and juggling all of life’s regular responsibilities is often overwhelming. For families struggling to make ends meet, however, this time of[Read More…]
Building a prosperous Rio Blanco County
By Katelin Cook Economic Development Coordinator Special to the Herald Times PART ONE RBC | Recently the Herald Times covered a story about the Center for Outdoor Adventure being proposed for Meeker. This is great news, but this is only one aspect of a bigger plan; a plan where the sum[Read More…]
A special gift for her grandparents
RANGELY | Kelsey Peters has always had a passion for cars. She and her husband Chance share a love for building, driving and admiring them. They had their eye on a little truck that seemed perfect for Dave and Jean Jordan, Kelsey’s grandparents. “Everyone knows them better as ‘Mamma and Pappy’,”[Read More…]
Understanding standardized testing in our schools
By Chris Selle Superintendent, Meeker School District Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | State testing. Those two words invoke strong feelings for many, and much conversation around the appropriate type and amount of state testing has occurred in Colorado in recent years. Over the past few weeks, we have[Read More…]
Prescribed fire planned for Aldrich Lakes
MEEKER | If the weather presents an opportunity in the next few weeks, the White River National Forest’s Upper Colorado River Fire Management Unit and partners Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Craig and Meeker chapters of the Habitat Partnership Program and private landowners will initiate a long[Read More…]
Meeker cross country runs back to back meets
MEEKER | The Meeker cross country team was busy this past weekend, with meets on Friday and Saturday. The squad first made the trip to Delta for the Sweitzer Lake Invitational. The girls started the day and Julia Eskelson took third place in 21 flat. Lacey Ford crossed the line in[Read More…]
BLM hosts Jarvie Fest Saturday
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management invites members of the public to the 2016 Jarvie Fest, a family friendly community event, to be held Oct. 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Daggett County’s Brown’s Park. The event is located on the historic property of old-time prominent businessman John[Read More…]
King family will visit for MHS track dedication Friday
MEEKER | Renovations to the football field and track at Starbuck Stadium are now complete. With this new facility, the school district will once again be able to host high school and middle school track meets. For pictures of the project, please view the Meeker School District website (www.meeker.k12. co.us) and[Read More…]
7th/8th grade volleyball teams head to districts
RANGELY | This past weekend the Rangely middle school volleyball team traveled to North Park. The eighth grade A and seventh grade A teams faced North Park and West Grand. The eighth grade A fought hard against West Grand, but lost in two. However, they came back against North Park in[Read More…]
Boosters: October 6, 2016
