The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – If Theodore Roosevelt doesn’t want to run for president, why does he keep insisting so often and so publicly that he doesn’t? – From the Yampa Leader: “Occasionally one will hear the remark, ‘I wish I was out of this town!’ and[Read More…]
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RBC proud to furnish Capitol Christmas Tree tree
RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioner Kai Turner joined Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, Under Secretary of Agriculture Harris Sherman, and representatives from the U.S. Forest Service last Friday in Denver for the official announcement that the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree will be provided by the White River National Forest. RBC[Read More…]
Sharing the lights …
The recent full moon illuminated the top of one of the Christmas trees on the courthouse lawn at the PMC tree lighting ceremony Wednesday, Dec. 7.
Cancer ribbons available at chamber
MEEKER | Purchase a Sarcoma Cancer Ribbon for a minimum donation of $25 at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce.
Town approves 2012 budget
MEEKER I In the final regular board meeting of 2012, the town of Meeker’s board of trustees worked their way through a lengthy agenda, including adopting the 2012 budget, approving several requests for liquor license renewals, a home-business permit and began setting the wheels in motion for the next municipal[Read More…]
Cowboys get snakebit in Shootout finals
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys compiled a 2-1 record as the host of the WREA Cowboy Shootout and ran their season record to 4-1 as they finished second in the annual tournament held this past weekend.
BLM accepting comments on coal lease application
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease approximately 2,592 acres of federal coal reserves beneath BLM managed lands in Rio Blanco County, Colo., adjacent to the existing Deserado Mine.
Meeker Sanitation District survey
MEEKER | The Meeker Sanitation District is conducting a survey and needs your help with a rate study to establish what type of rate structure it has.
Loose Ends: Whatever happened to … the noon whistle?
What happened to the noon whistle?”someone asked the other day. The absence of that high-pitched shriek reminded me of my own reliance on the bells of St. James as a time management device.
Christmas lighting contest winners announced
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce announced the winners of the annual holiday lighting décor contest Monday.
Lodging Tax board will meet Dec. 20
MEEKER | The Meeker Lodging Tax Board will meet Tuesday, Dec. 20 at 10 a.m. in the county commissioners meeting room at the County Administration Building/Fairfield Center, 200 Main St. in Meeker. If you need information, please call L.D. Grove at 970-878-5031.
BMS pays it forward in coins
MEEKER I Barone Middle School held a coin war Dec. 5-10 to raise money for the Giving Tree in Meeker.
