Meeker

Obituary: Mary Eleanor Hossack

Mary Eleanor Hossack Dec. 20, 2010 Mary Eleanor Hossack passed away peacefully at her home the evening of Dec. 20, 2010, at the age of 98. Mary was born to Fred and Eleanor Hamilton four miles east of Meeker as the fifth of six children.

January 9, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Up and down el Rio Blanco: Happy New Year

I started to drive to Rangely last Friday, 40-45 mph on slick, bumpy, snow-packed roads, the sky was clear and my phone read 7 below zero. As I drove through Powell Park, a semi was flashing its lights and the driver was giving me the slow down wave.

January 9, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Henderson named girls’ head coach

MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education accepted the resignation of girls’ basketball coach Neil Joy at a special meeting Dec. 29 and named Deb Henderson the new coach at its regular board meeting Jan. 4.

January 8, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Crisis pregnancy center banquet Saturday

MEEKER I Pregnancy can be a time of tremendous joy. But when a pregnancy is unplanned, that joy can be overshadowed by anxiety. All expectant mothers face some anxiety during their pregnancies — health concerns, fears about labor and delivery, and worries about one’s adequacy as a parent are common.

January 7, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

2010: The Year in Review

APRIL~JUNE As the year 2010 comes to an end, we take a look at some of the top stories of the second three months of the year: • The town of Rangely has competitive races for the position of mayor as well as for three trustee seats on the town[Read More…]

January 7, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Jury selection begins in Snider trial

Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the case RBC I Nearly 300 Rio Blanco County residents were summoned to the county courthouse in Meeker Tuesday as jury selection began in the murder trial of Jerry Snider Jr. Snider faces first degree murder charges and aggravated robbery. Snider is[Read More…]

January 6, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Snow removal hot topic

MEEKER I Complaints about snow removal are as predictable as, well, snow. Whether it’s a gripe about how quickly snow is hauled off the streets or a grumble about where the snow is piled until spring, complaints are perennial. Snow removal in Meeker is the responsibility of the town’s public[Read More…]

January 5, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

CNCC registration for spring classes

MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in early January are open for registration. Spring schedules were mailed mid-December to area residents.

January 5, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Sanitation District survey available

MEEKER | The Meeker Sanitation District is conducting a survey and needs your help with a rate study to establish what type of rate structure we have.

January 1, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Meeker dancers perform tonight at Holiday Bowl

MEEKER I Fourteen local dancers will perform during the halftime show tonight in the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl in San Diego, Calif., which will be televised on ESPN at 7 p.m. The 13 girls and one boy can also be seen on TV tomorrow during the Bridgepoint Education Holiday Bowl[Read More…]

December 30, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: December 30, 2010 edition

ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]

December 30, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

CNCC registration open for spring classes

MEEKER I Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in early January are open for registration. Spring schedules were mailed mid-December to area residents. Several academic as well as community interest classes are available.

December 29, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled