It was our privilege to attend the Crab Crack in Rangely last Saturday night. The people of Rangely are to be commended for such a great job, it was an outstanding event.
Meeker
Letter: A privilege to live in a place like Meeker
As I sit here in my motel room the same day my home, possessions and beloved pets were destroyed in a fire I realize why I live in small town America and especially Meeker.
Cook named executive director
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce Katelin Cook has accepted the position of executive director. “Katelin brings many dimensions to the team,” said Margie Joy, president of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce. “She brings a strong business and finance background.” Cook has a business administration[Read More…]
Connections 4 Kids program
RBC | Connections 4 Kids, the Early Childhood Council of Moffat and Rio Blanco Counties has received funding for the Health Integration Initiative through The Colorado Trust Foundation. This is a 3-year project to provide intervention, disease prevention, parent education and referral resources for oral health care in children 0-3[Read More…]
Mobile pantry in Meeker Feb. 24
MEEKER | Food Bank of the Rockies mobile pantry truck will be in Meeker providing food assistance to community members, Thursday, Feb. 24, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall, 779 Sulphur Creek Rd., Meeker.
Meeker Chamber member of the week
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce’s Member of the Week is White River Energy. For more information, please visit our website at www.meekerchamber.com.
Fire and Ice
House destroyed in fire — Ice causes flooding along Water Street MEEKER I In the early morning hours last Thursday, a fire completely destroyed a home approximately 20 miles up river. The occupant escaped but two of her dogs did not. Less than 12 hours later ice build up caused[Read More…]
Classifieds: February 17, 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 e-mail to: [email protected]
Loose Ends: Weather chatter continues
We live in “far-below” country — the area that historically has below zero temperatures all winter long. If you live upriver (East of Meeker) towards the Flattops, temperatures qualify for far-far-below. Newcomers considering settling in the White River valley often ask the question every employer or rental agent dreads, “How[Read More…]
Tea Party meeting tonight
MEEKER | The Meeker Tea Party will be meeting at Kilowatt Korner Feb. 17 at 7 p.m. Former congressional candidate Bob O’Connell will speak and Jeff Madison is tentatively scheduled to answer questions regarding the Rio Blanco County master plan.
Goettel named sole superintendent finalist
MEEKER | After thorough review of three applications for the superintendent of the Meeker Schools by the board of education Tuesday, board president Mary Strang announced interim superintendent Susie Goettel as the sole finalist for the position. A contract will be offered in March.
Youth going UnderGrounD
MEEKER I Ask anyone over the age of 10 what there is for young people to do in Meeker and you’re likely to get a blank stare. With the exception of high school sports or going to the pool, there are few youth-friendly evening activities in rural communities.
