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Meeker Locals

Whether you realize it or not, there’s a historic connection between the city of Greeley on the Front Range and the town of Meeker. Nathan Meeker worked as a reporter for Horace Greeley. Greeley, it is said, visited the town that bears his name for one day in 1870.

February 12, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lifelong Sweethearts

Perhaps it’s the devotion to their family that keeps them going. MEEKER I There may not be a better example for Valentine’s Day than Meeker natives Fran and Carolyn Sullivan. The couple will have been married for 65 years in March. They were born and raised in the area and[Read More…]

February 12, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

New Arrival: Charlee Ary

Charlee Annabell Ary Charlee Annabell Ary was born Jan. 9, 2011, at 9:48 a.m. She weighed 8 pounds, 1 ounce and was 20 inches long. Her proud parents are Bob Ary from Meeker and Alex Fisher. They are both employed at Pioneers Medical Center.

February 11, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

High price for poachers

MEEKER I Three Missouri men have paid a high price for deciding to kill bull elk in the Colorado high country last fall without having valid bull elk licenses. In addition to paying hefty fines, the men now face the loss of hunting privileges in Colorado and 34 other states.

February 11, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

The annual pageant will go on

MEEKER I The Meeker Pageant will continue for another year. After a public plea, the pageant has a new volunteer director, and this director comes with a respected drama resume.

February 11, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

Meeker Arts Council meets Feb. 23

MEEKER | The MACC will hold its next meeting Wednesday, Feb. 23, at 6:30 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Please plan to join the group for this important meeting to set the course for future performing and fine arts programs for the youth and adults of the Meeker community.

February 11, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Tea Party meeting Feb. 17

MEEKER | The Meeker Tea Party will be meeting at Kilowatt Korner Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Former congressional candidate Bob O’Connell will speak and Jeff Madison is tentatively scheduled to answer questions regarding the Rio Blanco County master plan.

February 11, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: February 10, 2011 edition

ANNOUCEMENT ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us 44444 The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]

February 10, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cold weather closes new school, recreation center

MEEKER I Sub-zero temperatures created several problems at the Meeker Recreation Center and the new elementary school, closing both facilities for at least two days. “Tuesday when it got real cold our heating system went off line that night and when we came in Wednesday morning, it was 32 degrees[Read More…]

February 9, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled