MEEKER | Ten candidates running for three open seats on Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board of directors have responded to questions about themselves, their reasons for running and what they hope to accomplish if elected. Their responses are printed in full below. Winning candidates will take the[Read More…]
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WREA announces board vacancy
MEEKER | It is with heavy hearts that the WREA Board announced that it will proceed to fill the vacancy on its Board of Directors following the passing of long-time director, Gary H. Dunham. WREA appreciates Mr. Dunham’s thirty-years of dedication and service which included eight years as President of[Read More…]
New trustees sworn in and seated on Meeker board
MEEKER | Meeker’s trustees discussed the way a bid for a trail project—for which the Town of Meeker is investing $10,000—was handled by the recreation district board. “I would like to look at how they wrote their bid, just to use it as an example. I think it would help us[Read More…]
Meeker sixth-grader raises money for teacher undergoing cancer treatment
By TORY LASKER Special to the Herald Times RBC | Meeker sixth-grader Adriana Price helped raised $200 for Barone Middle School teacher Kris Casey, who is currently undergoing radiation therapy. Price first came up with the community service idea during her sixth grade class “Genius Hour,” where the students brainstorm about[Read More…]
After the Birth Ball raises $4,517 for FFA
By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker hosted its annual After the Birth Ball on April 14. The ball is put on every year by the FFA program as a fundraiser with help from the Friends of FFA. All the money raised during the event goes straight[Read More…]
ERBM approves trail construction project contract
MEEKER | “Am I not allowed to ask questions? Because if I’m not, I’m wasting my time and I want to know why.” Meeker resident Wiley Berthelson opened Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation & Park District’s April 17 meeting, seeking information on a recent bid award for the Trails Improvement[Read More…]
ERBM board defends bid decision
MEEKER | The Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation & Park District (ERBM) Board of Directors has come under fire for their decision to hire an Arkansas company for the next phase of their Trails Development Project. The project will add approximately 4.5 miles to the existing China Wall trail system on[Read More…]
Musical Spelling Bee…
MHS drama club members presented “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee” last weekend. Above, Mason Holliday, Brandon Lozano, Ridge Williams, Brynlee Williams, Ashdon Seibert, Annelise Amack and Savana May performed. Bobby Gutierrez photo
After the Birth Ball April 14
MEEKER | The After the Birth Ball is an annual celebration of the end of calving, lambing and the spring birth season. Join the Friends of the Meeker FFA (501c3) in a fun evening of celebration of for the entire family. All proceeds benefit the Meeker FFA Chapter and all[Read More…]
Students speak up about the use of cell phones at school
By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Should we allow phones in schools today? Everybody has an opinion on the matter. There is one opinion people seem to be neglecting, though: the opinion of the millennials who use their phones every day. Meeker students responded to the following[Read More…]
Candidate forum for Meeker fire board Monday, April 9
MEEKER | Six people are vying for two open board of director’s seats for the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District in this year’s special district elections to be held next month. The district oversees emergency medical services and the fire department. Board chair Wade Bradfield is vacating his seat after eight[Read More…]
‘Simple’ sandwich shop brings new lunch options
MEEKER | It’s “just a simple sandwich shop,” says Cindy Nelson of her new venture, the Red Rooster Sandwich Shop, located at 265 Sixth St. in Meeker, the former home of the Meeker Bakery and most recently home to Flora Bella flowers and gifts. Nelson formerly served as food service director[Read More…]