Meeker

Letter: Meeker town trustees oppose ballot items

On Oct. 5, the Board of Trustees for the town of Meeker passed a resolution in opposition to Amendment 60, Amendment 61 and Proposition 101. While it seems obvious that government would be opposed to any decrease in taxes, there is much more at stake if any of these three[Read More…]

October 22, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Chambers name members of the week

RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is K&R’s DJ Service. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Blue Mountain Energy-Deserado Mine. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.

October 22, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Frisby will be homecoming parade marshal

MEEKER I Dale Frisby, who is a regular at Meeker High School sporting events, will be the grand marshal of Friday’s MHS homecoming parade. “I haven’t missed many games since 1948, when I got out of the Navy,” Frisby said. A World War II veteran, Frisby returned to Meeker after[Read More…]

October 21, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

GOP candidate reps in Meeker Friday

MEEKER I Representatives of Republican congressional candidates Ken Buck and Scott Tipton will be here from 4 to 5 p.m. Friday at Ma Famiglia restaurant. The public is invited to attend.

October 21, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Shifting soils at new school site prompt questions of oversight

Meeker schools have had long history of problems caused by shifting soils Editor’s note: Residents who had problems with the site of the new elementary school shared their concerns long before the situation occurred with the gym. Because of fears about possible retribution for speaking out publicly, they requested anonymity.

October 21, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: October 21, 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]

October 21, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Board felt site best met district’s needs

Editor’s note: Following the announcement of the temporary closing of the gym at the new Meeker Elementary School, Mary Strang, president of the Meeker School Board, responded to a set of questions about the new school:

October 20, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Fundraiser Nov. 19 for Kacey Pozorski

MEEKER I A fundraiser, featuring a “Holy Macaroni ‘N’ Cheese” contest, will be held Nov. 19 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the RBC Fairgrounds to benefit the Kacey Pozorski family. Kacey, 4, has an inoperable brain tumor and has been accepted into a chemotherapy treatment study at the University[Read More…]

October 20, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Cojocaru completes advanced training

MEEKER I Pvt. Nick Cojocaru was graduated in July from advanced individual training) at Fort Leonardwood, Mo. His parents are Nicolae and Sofia Cojocaru of Moldova. His sister and brother-in-law are also from Moldova. He mother and father-in-law are Terry and Betty Jo Oliver of Rozet, Wyo.

October 20, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled