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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Enterprising Al Strehlke of the City Drug Store held his annual ice cream and fountain opening Saturday, and in spite of unfavorable weather it was a pronounced success.

May 2, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Darryl Stout

Darryl Dwight Stout died Friday, April 23, 2010. He was born in Mooreland, Okla., on May 27, 1951, near the family’s cattle operation. The second child of Lovella (Fern) Stout and Louis Dwight Stout, Darryl attended grade school in Mooreland until the beginning of the second grade; when he moved[Read More…]

May 2, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Why aren’t “experts” out there coaching?

Be a coach … I don’t think so. As the wife of a coach for many years and the mother of a coach for quite a few, I have about seen and heard it all. The one thing I have learned for sure is that the people in the stands[Read More…]

May 1, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Water storage issues have been studied

According to last week’s Herald Times, the Yellow Jacket Water Conservation District members met with district taxpayers to discuss water storage for uses such as oil shale development.

May 1, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Guest ministers at Frontier Fellowship

MEEKER | Frontier Fellowship of Meeker welcomes guest minister Bill Behrman this Sunday at 9:30 a.m. at 345 Main St. Everyone is invited.

May 1, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

A Facebook fan had an interesting idea in response to a question about Meeker’s need for jobs on our Facebook page last week. What if all the various local producers of saleable items combined their efforts and sold their wares under the covering of one “Meeker” brand? It’s an intriguing[Read More…]

May 1, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

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Hughes, Luce and de Vergie top Shelton scramble field

MEEKER I The snow from recent storms melted into the fairways and greens at Meeker Golf Course and the sun shone all day last Saturday for the first annual Shelton Welding three-person scramble. “The course is in great shape and the greens are rolling good,” golf pro Jim Cook said.

May 1, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: Citing her health, Borchard decides not to seek re-election to PMC board

Dear Editor, As you know, I was recently diagnosed with cancer. I am now engaged in the battle of my life, a battle I will fight to win with the prayers and support of my family and friends. Under these circumstances, I want to focus my energy on my health[Read More…]

May 1, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Town awards bids for Ute Road, roundabout

MEEKER I The town awarded the bid for the Ute Road project, the roundabout at the junction of Ute Road and Sulphur Creek Road and construction of sidewalks on said project to Rifle contractor Martinez Western Constructors of Rifle. Martinez Western was the low bidder out of five bids submitted,[Read More…]

April 30, 2010 by editor Comments are Disabled

Coach has made a difference in her life

Being 19 years old, I have already had the joy of experiencing some of the greatest moments in my life. Many of these memories involved family, friends and the many adventures we shared together. However, along with the good memories there are always times in which you remember failing, or[Read More…]

April 30, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

ERBM dance students to perform May 9

MEEKER I ERBM Recreation and Park District Academy dancers, directed by Kari Jo Stevens, will perform on Mother’s Day Sunday, May 9, at 5 p.m. at the Meeker High School Auditorium.

April 30, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

March RBC Warranty Deeds

MARCH 2010 TRANSACTIONS Seller: Robert Bales Buyer: Christopher and Julie Sheppard Description: Subdivision: Sagewood West Subdivision 189097 29 Block: 4 981 Half Turn Road Transaction Price: $172,000 Seller: Home Loan & Investment Company Buyer: Steve Holley Description: Subdivision: White Subdivision Re-Subdivision of Lots 6-12 Block A 289324 Lot: 10B 111[Read More…]

April 30, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled