A record-setting 703-pound black bear killed north of Meeker is igniting a controversy. According to the Huffington Post, the fact Richard Kendall, a hunter from Craig, crawled into the hibernating bear’s cave for the kill has the DOW considering changes to the rules regarding bear hunting. Is it fair to[Read More…]
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Classifieds: December 23, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us 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]
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.
Official opening…
Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge cut the ribbon at the official opening of the Smithsonian exhibit “Between Fences” at the White River Museum last Saturday. The exhibit will be on display until the end of February.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The bridge across the White River below town is now finished and open to the traffic. The cost was $5,000. • By Jan. 1, Denver will be illuminated with the latest improved Edison incandescent electric light.
Meeker Locals
If you haven’t taken time to drive around town at night for some oohing and aahing over the Christmas lights, make sure you do it this week! Many of our local residents have gone all out with their lighting schemes to celebrate the holiday.
Cowboys win home opener
Meeker takes fourth in Cowboy Shootout MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboy boys varsity basketball squad started out strong on Thursday night in their quest for a “three-peat” of the championship of the annual White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. Meeker opened with a convincing win over the Shining Mountain Waldorf School[Read More…]
Chamber names member of the week
RBC I Meeker Chamber of Commerce members of the week are Joe and Barbara Livingston, Community Supporters.
Every home needs CO, smoke alarms
RBC I Smoke alarms can mean the difference between life and death in a fire. Having a working smoke alarm cuts the chances of dying in a reported fire in half. Smoke alarms detect and alert people to fire in its early stages, giving them the time needed to escape[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 16, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS Girlzberry Jam Quartet is now scheduling singing Christmas grams for Monday, Dec. 20. Call Karla 756-5285. Gracias Fiesta Guadalajara! United Methodist Women are grateful to Arturo and his wonderful staff for catering our party at last minute’s notice. You did it with such grace and professionalism. ATV, Boat and[Read More…]
Thousands of wreaths honor service members
RBC I Tens of thousands of wreaths aboard 20 tractor-trailers in Maine are destined for Arlington National Cemetery and other sites. The caravan left Worcester Wreath Co. in Harrington Dec. 5 with five of the trucks bound for Arlington, Va., carrying 24,000 wreaths.
Lady Cowboys win pair, take fifth in Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I New girls’ basketball coach Neil Joy did not win his first game but he said it was “the most exciting.” The Lady Cowboys lost in the first round but won their next two games and finished fifth in the annual White River Electric Cowboy Shootout.
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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