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Pain & progress: Martins’ faith sustains family in loss of son, recovery of daughter

MEEKER I In 2000, Paul Martin worked at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, when his son, Stone, was born. Paul, who was laboratory manager at the time, gave his newborn son his first bath at the hospital.

February 4, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead 9 comments

Meeker boys stay unbeaten at 14-0

MEEKER I The undefeated Cowboys extended their record to a perfect 14-0 last weekend with victories over league foes Plateau Valley and Soroco. Meeker picked up win No. 13 on Friday at home against Plateau Valley by a 71-45 score and then traveled to Oak Creek on Saturday to pick[Read More…]

February 3, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Meeker girls win two league games

MEEKER I “We had a good weekend,” Meeker girls’ basketball coach Hallie Blunt said after her team won two league games last Friday and Saturday. The Lady Cowboys defeated Plateau Valley 48-20 on their home court last Friday, before traveling to Oak Creek to defeat the Soroco Rams 57-44 the[Read More…]

February 3, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Letter: Meeker supt. explains use of school funding

I am writing to inform the public about use of school funding. Meeker voters authorized a bond issue to build the elementary school and upgrade the middle and high schools. I believe that there may be a misconception that the school district has an abundance of money available from the[Read More…]

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

Cowboys at home Friday

MEEKER I The Cowboy wrestling team will host its only home dual meets Friday against the Hayden Tigers and Moffat County Bulldogs, starting at 6 p.m.

February 2, 2010 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

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On Guard…

Brice Glasscock, an information technology technician for Rio Blanco County and a sergeant in the National Guard, has received orders for pre-mobilization.

February 1, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

A fund has been set up at First National Bank of the Rockies to help the Martin family with medical and other expenses during this difficult time. Donations to the fund can be sent to P.O. Box 600, Meeker, CO 81641. Cards can be addressed to the family at P.O.[Read More…]

February 1, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Letter: Local government took advantage of levy

When our property valuation by the county was received last year I wasn’t overly concerned that the value of our place was increased by 45 percent.

January 31, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Small-town caring shines through again

Once again tragedy has struck this small town we call home. Seems like all we hear or pay attention to are the problems, arguments and disagreements that are the latest topics of conversation in the coffee shops and in the paper.

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

BMS girls win rematch

RBC I Meeker’s Barone Middle School eighth-graders beat rival Rangely last week for the second time in two weeks. The BMS A team won 54-21, while the B team scrimmaged Rangely. “The girls played well,” said Meeker coach Deb Henderson. “The girls are really starting to understand the system.” Rangely[Read More…]

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

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Pioneers CEO resigns after board meeting

MEEKER I Not only is Pioneers Medical Center seeking two new doctors, it will be looking for a new CEO.

January 30, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Letter: You get the Congress that you vote for

James Garfield, the 20th president of the United States, 1877: “Now more than ever before, the people are responsible for the character of their Congress.

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