MEEKER I The Hayden Tigers took advantage of timely shooting and converted 14 of 21 free throws in the final period to knock the Meeker Cowboys from the ranks of the undefeated with a 65-58 upset victory in the championship game of the District 5 tournament Saturday in Rangely.
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Coles are chamber members of the week
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Members of the Week are senior supporters David and Martha Cole. To read their story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
New Arrival: Harley Michael Auerbach
RANGELY | Harley Michael Auerbach was born Jan. 6. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 19 inches tall. The proud parents are Dara Rowley and Allen (AJ) Auerbach. Grandparents are Milly and Mark Archuleta of Rangely, Tony Rowley of Phoenix, and Cindy and the late Jeff Auerbach of[Read More…]
Interim CEO takes over at PMC for now
MEEKER I Bob Omer’s last day on the job was Friday. The outgoing CEO of Pioneers Medical Center announced his resignation in January to “pursue other opportunities in health care management.” Meanwhile, a new chief executive officer, Ken Huey, is on board at the hospital, at least temporarily.
Sportsman’s Club meets at 7 p.m. today
MEEKER | Meeker Sportsman’s Club regular monthly meeting is tonight at 7 at Kilowatt Korner.
Hold her tight and pray
Four-year-old Kacey Pozorski of Meeker has inoperable brain tumor Kacey Pozorski celebrated her fourth birthday Feb. 9. Two days later her parents — Kurt and Jackie Pozorski — took her to see a geneticist in Grand Junction, who then referred Kacey to have a brain and spine MRI done in[Read More…]
Children’s health screening is March 8-9
MEEKER | A free children’s health fair and preschool registration will be held for children ages birth to 5. Children will be screened for vision, hearing, speech/language, height, weight, oral hygiene, motor skills, cognitive abilities, self-help skills and social/emotional skills.
Political meet and greet set for March 7
MEEKER I Dee Weiss will host a meet and greet with state and local political candidates Sunday, March 7 at the Fawn Gallery in downtown Meeker. “Some of the state candidates will be here,” Weiss said. “And we’ve invited our local people who are running.”
Letter: ERBM Rec and Park District is grateful
Thank you to the community for continuing to support events and programs hosted by the ERBM Recreation and Park District and the Meeker Recreation Center. More than 100 people drove upriver to Lake Avery and enjoyed fantastic weather during the Family Ice Fishing Derby.
Girl power! Pfau gets win at state wrestling tourney
MEEKER I “It was neat to see Cody get a win,” Meeker’s head wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said of his 103-pound freshman Cody Pfau, who became the second girl to ever win a match in the Colorado State Wrestling Championships, held last weekend in the Pepsi Center.
Loose Ends: Weather-wise words
Anytime the old cowboy was asked about the latest and greatest winter storm, he only had one answer. “It was just an ol’ equinoxer, I tell ya.” He didn’t launch into any meteorological explanation, make any excuses about causes, or otherwise rant and rave about the unusually severe snowstorm, gray,[Read More…]
New Arrival: Madelyn Rose Bloch
MEEKER | Annabelle Jean Bloch would like to announce the arrival of her little sister, Madelyn Rose Bloch. She was born Jan. 26 at 12:01 a.m. in Corona, Calif. She weighed 7 pounds, 6 ounces and was 19 inches long.
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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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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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