I am asking a few questions on the recent dismissal of Mr. Doug Pfau. It still is very unclear to several members of this community and myself after I recently talked with a board member and Mr. Doug Pfau himself. Both sides are not able to disclose information because of[Read More…]
Meeker
Stepping into Bakery is fun
It is 6 in the morning, and there are already people at The Bakery to get their cup of coffee and fresh-baked doughnut. Dave Steffen has been there for several hours baking all of the bread, rolls, doughnuts and sweet rolls. Enid, his wife, waits on the customers when they[Read More…]
They know their stuff …
The Rio Blanco County livestock judging team competed at the Tri-River Area contest on June 5 in Loma. The senior team of Maclaine Shults, Morgan Neilson and Stacey Fitzgibbons won the senior division.
Police Blotter: June 25-July 1
Law enforcement activity for June 25-July 1, 2010, included:
Owners of The Bakery receive 9Who Care Award, will serve as grand marshals in July 4 parade
Small towns have big hearts Small towns are filled with big hearts, and Meeker is no exception. One business that has epitomized that persona for many years, both in word and deed, is The Bakery. While The Bakery is known throughout Meeker as the place for the best breakfast, it[Read More…]
Letter: Writer bewildered by Pfau’s dismissal
I would like to take a moment to publicly reflect on a few concerns that are troubling me in regards to the recent dismissal of the school district’s superintendent, Mr. Doug Pfau, by the Meeker School Board.
RIO BLANCO DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Sulphur Creek is now dry. Last year it had running water all season. But this is an off season. • With the completion of the Lost Creek Ditch the Coal Creek mesa region will be supplied with an abundance of water.
Comeau completes Army basic training
MEEKER I Army Pvt. Adia J. Comeau has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, S.C.
Range Call fireworks show ‘biggest of the Western Slope’
Just like Range Call’s 125th anniversary celebration, Meeker’s Fourth of July fireworks show will be a big deal. Really big. “I would have to say, it will be the biggest show on the Western Slope,” said Todd Morris, who is in charge of the fireworks production and is a licensed[Read More…]
Letter: Primary voters will determine candidates
On Aug. 10, qualified voters of Colorado will determine which candidates’ names they want on the general election ballot. As noted in a June 17 classified ad, the August primary election will be a mail-ballot election and voters must be affiliated as Republican, Democrat or Libertarian in order to automatically[Read More…]
July 4 dunk tank schedule:
11 a.m. — Tawny Halandras, Mountain Valley Bank 11:20 a.m. — Kim Kendall, Meeker High School 11:40 a.m. — Jeremy Simmons, Rio Blanco County industrial health officer Noon — Michele Morgan, Blue Spruce Motel
Devereaux is honored by his lifelong home
MEEKER I If someone had reason to be bitter, it might be Charles Devereaux. After all, growing up as an African-American in Meeker, he was one of the few blacks in a town that was overwhelmingly white.
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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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