MEEKER | Duane “Mort” and Libby Morton of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. Mort is an 11-year resident and Libby has been here 36 years. The Mortons will be married 10 years next month.
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Fire Prevention Week Oct. 3-9 stresses safety
MEEKER I “Many homes in Meeker may not have any smoke alarms, not enough smoke alarms, alarms that are too old, or alarms that are not working,” said Fire Chief Steve Allen of the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department.
Rio Blanco County Warranty Deeds
AUGUST 2010 Seller: Terry Drake, Ron Johnson Buyer: Brian Wolgamott Description: Subdivision: Hildenbrandts Additions Re-subdiv of lots 1-12 Blk 10 298531 Lot: 1 Block: 10 100 W. Rangely Ave. Transaction Price: $177,000
RESULTS OF SCRUB SHIRT CLASSIC:
A 5k run/walk was held Saturday as part of the MVB Fall Festival: One mile fun walk 1st place — Tyler Tafoya 2nd place — James Tafoya 3rd place — JR Teague
Local government will feel state budget pain
RBC I Given the state’s budget woes, the trickle-down effect means local governing bodies won’t be spared taking financial hits. “It’s just pain across the board,” said Sen. Al White, R-Hayden, who represents Rio Blanco County.
Craft show at fairgrounds in November
MEEKER I A craft show will be held Friday, Nov. 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Nov. 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the exhibit hall at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds.
Lieber Memorial
A simple graveside dedication service is being held — attended only by family and intimate friends — for Farrell Charles Lieber and Virginia Adeline Lieber at 3 p.m. Oct. 5 at Highland Cemetery in Meeker.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Hudson, Jewett and Wolfe is the name of the livery and feed firm about to start in Meeker shortly. The boys were placing lumber in position this week. • Dr. Thorton and family arrived Tuesday and the doctor will hang out his[Read More…]
BMS loses pair to Steamboat Springs
MEEKER I The Barone Middle School seventh-grade football team lost 40-16 last Saturday at Steamboat Springs, while the eighth-grade team lost 20-18.
Tee time…
Meeker junior Trey Morris qualified for the state golf tournament for the second year in a row. The state tournament will be Monday and Tuesday at Eaton Country Club. Morris was also named second-team all-conference. “This Morris kid, the boy can play,” said Rangely golf coach Simon Boudreaux. Morris will[Read More…]
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is McGuire Auto Parts. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Rocky Mountain Well Service.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is McGuire Auto Parts. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Rocky Mountain Well Service.
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Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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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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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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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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