There will be a memorial and graveside service at the Meeker Cemetery for David and Suzanne Ruddy July 22 at 3 p.m.
Meeker
Run For Your Life results released
More than 280 runners and walkers competed in the annual Run for Your Life 5K. Results are listed below.
Meeker Family Health Center awarded grant
MEEKER I The Meeker Family Health Center will receive a $23,188 grant from the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council. Governor John Hickenlooper announced the awards of more than $2 million to 54 health care facilities across the state to improve and help spread health care delivery in rural Colorado[Read More…]
Outstanding competition at Main Street Madness
MEEKER I The first annual Main Street Madness 3-on-3 basketball tournament was a huge success for the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. Nearly 30 teams competed in four divisions.
Home of: Robert and Kami Cochran
Robert and Kami Cochran of Meeker are this week’s “home of” honorees. The Cochrans have lived in Meeker for the past five years. Robert and Kami will celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary in September.
Hershey track results
MEEKER I The 2011 Hershey track and field games, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Parks District, were held May 21 on the high school track. Several competitors advanced to the next level. All first place winners advanced to the Colorado state meet at French Field in Fort Collins, June[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Now that Range Call festivities have subsided for the year, we can settle in to enjoy a little rest and relaxation for the remaining days of summer. Take advantage of the warm days, cool evenings and coming (we hope) monsoon moisture while it’s here!
Rodeo showcases skills of local ranchers, cowboys
MEEKER I Once again, the Range Call Ranch Rodeo showcased the outstanding ranching skills of local ranchers. This year’s winning team included locals Lenny Klinglesmith, Travis Anderson, Lance Pakuer, and former Meeker resident Ryan Vroman.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Patriotism
Patriotism is defined as “a love of one’s country and a willingness to sacrifice for it.” Patriotism was demonstrated last weekend in Meeker during the 126th annual Range Call Celebration. Four event-filled days, including music, a pageant, a bank robbery reenactment, games, races, a barbecue, pancakes, camel rides, a parade[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Court rules in favor of Yellow Jacket opposition
Dear Editor: Background: In September 2009, Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District filed three applications for diligence with the Division 6 Water Court: 09CW48 (Sawmill Mountain Reservoir and the North Fork Feeder Conduit), 09CW49 (Colorado White River Reservoir at Warner Point) and 09CW50 (Yellow Jacket Canal, Ripple Creek Reservoir, Lost Park[Read More…]
Coalition praises decision to terminate water rights
MEEKER I Western Resource Advocates (WRA), a regional conservation organization, and Joe Livingston, a rancher and business owner living in the Big Beaver Creek Valley above Meeker, praised a court decision to terminate the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District’s water rights.
Classifieds: July 7, 2011 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 email to: [email protected]
