MEEKER | EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part two of a series that addresses some of the most common question regarding a potential Urban Renewal Authority for the Town of Meeker. Below are a few more of the most common questions regarding a URA, and brief responses: 1. What does the[Read More…]
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Following the scent of ‘K9 Nose Work’
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Every two weeks, some Meeker residents meet together for the unique experience of training and exercising their dogs in canine scent detection. Heading up the group is Laura Tyler of Total Teamwork Training, LLC, based in Craig. She is a[Read More…]
Obituary: Steven C. Bringard
June 6, 1949~Feb. 6, 2017 Steve passed away suddenly from cancer. He was loved and will be missed by many. He lived his life in paradise (Meeker, Colo.) is what he used to say. He was retired from Rio Blanco County as well as an ambulance driver. He enjoyed spending[Read More…]
CNCC registration for spring classes open
MEEKER | Mosaic workshop, Feb. 17-18, 9 a.m.-noon: unique craft to apply surface decoration for gift ideas. Machine quilting, March 1-April 12, 4-7 p.m.: new session for spring, learn new skills or complete projects. Microsoft Excel, March 3-April 4, 6-8 p.m.: spreadsheet calculations, etc. Microsoft Powerpoint, April 11-18, 6-8 p.m.;[Read More…]
Second annual White River Rumble a success
MEEKER | The White River Snowmobile Club couldn’t be happier with the outcome of the 2017 White River Rumble. There were 50 entries this year. “We had both professional and amateur racers, all of whom were extremely excited about the Rumble after they completed the race. We also added a[Read More…]
Public hearing about creation of URA on Feb. 21
RBC | The Board of Trustees of the Town of Meeker is exploring the creation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to assist with economic development and community development projects. A public hearing to discuss the creation of the URA is scheduled for the evening of Feb. 21, at 7[Read More…]
Let the light shine at the Coal Creek School
MEEKER | Light will again be shining into Coal Creek School. The windows at Coal Creek School are being installed this month. Each of the windows had to be rebuilt as only two partial original windows were left in the school. Alan Nielsen and Josh DeBerge of MM-Eight Construction worked[Read More…]
Nieslanik named to president’s list at Gonzaga University
MEEKER | Samuel Nieslanik, a resident of Scio, Ore., has earned placement on the Gonzaga University president’s list for fall semester 2016. Students must earn a 3.85 to 4.0 grade-point average to be listed. Nieslanik is the son of Joe and Ellen Nieslanik. Gonzaga University is a private Catholic, Jesuit,[Read More…]
Photos: White River Rumble 2017
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Town of Meeker plans public meeting to discuss proposals from Better City
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker will hold the first public hearing regarding the establishing of the urban renewal authority (URA) on Feb. 21 during its regular meeting and will host an informational public meeting Wednesday, Feb. 22 to address questions and concerns about the Better City proposals. Representatives of[Read More…]
Starbuck shares a century’s worth of memories
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Ethel (Stone) Starbuck is a quintessential example of “old timer,” not just because she’s made it all the way to the one century mark, but more importantly because of the history she has witnessed and experienced during that hundred years.[Read More…]
