MEEKER I Just shy of 31 years ago, Sharon Day went to work for the town of Meeker as a clerk in the front office at town hall. Over time, she graduated to receptionist, handled water billing, was the assistant manager/planner and was appointed town manager, or town administrator, in[Read More…]
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News Briefs: April 26, 2012
Old Timers needs your photos MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (Old Timers) will celebrating its 100th anniversary this year on June 2 and is looking for pictures of the past presidents.
Daycare center may be forced to close
MEEKER I After just a few years in operation, the Angels and Outlaws Daycare Center may be forced to close due to the business owner’s financial troubles.
Meeker baby!
Several babies are born to Meeker parents every year but it is rare for a baby to be born in Meeker. Anevay Brilynn Crawford surprised her parents Kelly and Vicki Crawford early Wednesday morning.
Loose Ends: The little things
During these tough economic times, it is important to look at the little things that indicate a change locally. Increases in home sales, rentals, and the number of active drilling rigs are a few of the statistics that help put the small details together to see the big picture.
Meeker youth wrestlers crown six champions in Hayden
MEEKER I Twenty-three members of the Meeker Community Wrestling Club wrestled in Hayden last Saturday and 18 placed in the top four, including six champions. Meeker youth wrestlers will each wrestle an intramural match tonight at the high school starting at 5 p.m.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n Position wanted: Young man of 17, in good health, with good education would like to secure some pleasant outdoor work during the summer. No pay asked. Have been attending school and would like a change for a few months. n Get a[Read More…]
The RBC boys of summer
The Rangely Panthers baseball team (7-7) is currently on a seven game win streak with wins over Unitah, Rifle, a doubleheader against Meeker and win against Grand Valley.
Obituary: Chad Tate
Chad Cameron Tate, 28, of Grand Junction passed away April 12, 2012 at St. Mary’s Hospital.
FCCLA members headed to nationals in Florida
MEEKER I The FCCLA members from Meeker High School competed at the state conference April 12-14 in Denver qualifying five for the national conference in Orlando Florida on July 8-10. Meeker was well represented in the conference sending nearly 30 kids to compete in a variety of areas. In order[Read More…]
Districts continue to cut funding
RBC I School districts face another year of drastic cuts as the negative factor increases from -12.94 percent in 2011-12 to -16.1 percent for 2012-13. Options to keep cuts away from the classroom are unrealistic.
DI teams compete at state
MEEKER I The Meeker Destination Imagination teams competed in the state contest this weekend in Denver. All participants did a great job, and certainly learned a great deal from the experience.
