A Herald Times reader made a suggestion the other day for column material. Initially, I rejected the suggestion, yet upon a closer look realized that the idea had merit. His view was that events and situations occur regularly throughout the community which spark the question, “What were they thinking?”
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RIO BLANCO COUNTY ON PATROL
Activity for June 11-17 RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, June 11 MPD-1:28 a.m.-Disturbance at Fifth St. and Market St., Meeker RBSO-10:34 a.m.-Animal call at Hwy 64 and County Rd. 5, Meeker MPD-10:44 a.m.-Citizen assist at 858 Market St., Meeker
2010 HERSHEY TRACK & FIELD GAMES
Final Results BOYS’ 9-10 AGE GROUP 50 Meter Dash 1st place: Christopher Scherbarth 7.85 2nd place: Trapper Merrifield 7.94
LeBlanc to host free wrestling camp July 2
MEEKER I Former Meeker Cowboy wrestler Joe LeBlanc will host a free wrestling clinic Friday, July 2, at Barone Middle School, starting at 9 a.m. The three-time Colorado state champion for the Meeker Cowboys and current two-time All-American for the University of Wyoming, will return home to share his knowledge[Read More…]
Police Blotter: June 18-24
Law enforcement activity for June 18-24, 2010, included:
Playoff decides MVB two-man best ball
MEEKER I A total of 35 teams, divided into four flights, played in the Mountain Valley Bank two-man best ball golf tournament last weekend at the Meeker Golf Course.
Letter: Thanks for attending, helping with LDS luau
A touch of island culture and dancing was enjoyed by all that attended the luau on June 12 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Our community has been blessed with island people that are so willing to share their culture, laughter and warmth.
ERBM’s free summer concerts begin Friday with ‘One Time’
MEEKER I The first in a series of free summer concerts sponsored by Eastern Rio Blanco Recreation and Park District will be Friday from 6 p.m. until dark on the courthouse lawn, 550 Main St.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is rancher Reed Kelley. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Letter: Looking for info on past Range Call queens
Range Call is just around the corner and we are celebrating 125 years. As the Range Call Royalty Committee, we would like to honor our past queens. We have been working on compiling a list of all the past queens. I would like to list what we have and ask[Read More…]
Korean War veterans invited to join parade
MEEKER I VFW Post 5843, along with the Ladies’ Auxiliary, invites veterans of the Korean War — Friday is the 60th anniversary of the start of the war — as well as all other veterans to join them for the Range Call parade on July 4.
Letter: Meeker DI team says thanks for support
7 Newz at 4 had the experience of a lifetime when they traveled to Knoxville, Tenn., to compete in the Global Finals Tournament for Destination ImagiNation. We worked together since October to develop a solution to the Breaking DI News challenge.
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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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