Meeker

Obituary: Mary Louise Urban

In celebration of the life of Mary Louise Urban, who was born Dec. 17, 1957, and returned to our father in heaven on Feb. 5, 2010. Mary is survived by her loving husband Joseph Albert Urban and her parents Fred and Lilian Zamora, son Rick Zamora, daughters

February 16, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lady Cowboys split pair of league games

MEEKER I The Lady Cowboys split two Northwest League games on the road last week — defeating the Plateau Valley Cowboys before losing to the Panthers from the west side of Rio Blanco County. Meeker has one league game on the schedule. The Lady

February 15, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Rangely’s Crab Crack is crack event in community

On Rangely’s social calendar for the year, there are several major events, including Septemberfest, Holidayfest, the Fourth of July fireworks at Kenney Reservoir and the college’s annual foundation dinner.

February 15, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Police Blotter: Feb. 5-11

Law enforcement activity for February 5-11, 2010, included the following:

February 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County On Patrol

Activity for Jan. 29-Feb. 4 Friday, January 29 MPD-6:01 a.m.-Motorist assist at 488 Market St., Meeker RBSO-7:01 a.m.-Motorist assist at 9000 Hwy 64, Rangely RBSO-7:28 a.m.-Animal call at 3500 County Rd. 8, Meeker

February 14, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Martin Benefit Dinner…

Lynn Carroll helped to serve food during last week’s benefit dinner for the Martin family. Vicki Cross and her husband, Phil, who are general managers of the Meeker Hotel and Cafe, organized the fundraising event. Vicki Cross said the community’s support for the benefit dinner “exceeded our expectations.”

February 14, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: 2009 was reappraisal year for property tax

Property tax notices have been sent to property owners by the county treasurer. 2009 was a reappraisal year. Property values for the 2009 tax year reflect property sales from Jan. 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008.

February 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Board Appointments for 2010

RBC Planning Commission: Holly Postmus — Applicant — January 2013 Travis Day — Reappointment — January 2013 Tim Winkler — Reappointment — January 2013 RBC Fair Board: Adair Norman — Reappointment — January 2013 Beth Hairston — Reappointment — January 2013 Ed Coryell — Reappointment — January 2013 Columbine Park[Read More…]

February 13, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker boys stay perfect at 18-0

Cowboys go for league title, undefeated regular season in home game with Paonia Saturday MEEKER I With only one league game remaining in the regular season, the Meeker Cowboys boys’ basketball team has virtually sewn up the Western Slope League championship.

February 13, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Children’s Health Fair will be in early March

RBC I The annual Children’s Health Fair will be held in Rangely March 1-2, and in Meeker March 8-9. Here are some commonly asked questions: • What is Child Find or the Children’s Health Fair?

February 13, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Small comforts

It is so odd what small things can give us comfort. I admit I felt so much more than sadness when 9-year-old Stone Martin passed way too early in life — I felt helplessness. My emotional barometer sinks far below zero in the face of such unexplainable loss.

February 12, 2010 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Meeker to host junior high basketball tournament

RBC I Undefeated Barone Middle School will host Saturday’s league tournament. Meeker’s eighth-grade A team (6-0) beat Steamboat Springs 51-21 in its final tuneup last week, while the B team won 41-20.

February 12, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled