For the second year in a row, Meeker Sand and Gravel received the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Safe Mine Achievement Award for 2008. The award is presented to a mining company in the Rocky Mountain District each year in recognition of its efforts to reduce violations, accidents and[Read More…]
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Cowboys win three, are Granby champs
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys traveled to Granby last weekend to participate in the Mountain Parks Electric High Country Invitational tournament. Meeker won all three games it played in the tournament to claim the champion trophy, beating Love Christian, West Grand and Middle Park.
MHS wrestles shorthanded
MEEKER I “It was fun,” Cowboy wrestling coach Joe Gutierrez said of a tournament last Saturday in Kremmling. “We’re starting to gel together.” Because of injury and eligibility, only five wrestlers competed, but Gutierrez said most of the wrestlers traveled to the West Grand tournament.
Loose Ends: Caring and sharing
Recently, the Denver television Channel 9 program “9 Who Care” program focused on Meeker’s own Dave and Enid Steffen. This Christmas Eve will be the last for The Bakery, as the Steffens are retiring and closing the business.
Police Blotter: Dec. 18-24
Law enforcement activity for December 18-24, 2009, includes:
Slide Show: Holiday Hayride
Parents and children gathered in downtown Meeker Dec. 17 for the annual hayride. Click to see the full show.
Meeker girls sweep past three foes to win tourney
MEEKER I After a loss at home to Olathe, the Meeker girls’ basketball team won three games and the title last weekend in Granby. The Lady Cowboys lost to Olathe on Dec. 15, following the Cowboy Shootout.
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for Dec. 11-17 Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue
Holidays can be hard on students, counselor says
MEEKER I For students, the days leading up to Christmas are a time of excitement and anticipation. There are class parties and holiday programs, plus the long-awaited break from classes.
Letters: Christmas Treasure Hunt was a lot of fun
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dee Cox of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the merchants of Meeker for sponsoring the Christmas Treasure Hunt.
Mount Main was a winter obstacle to be overcome
I know many people don’t care for the snow, but, myself, I am very fond of snow. I have fun memories of the snow and this time of year. I want to tell a story of a time gone by. A time of great confrontation and daring. A story of[Read More…]
Meeker Rec Center offers discounts
MEEKER I Purchase a new membership, renew or extend an existing membership to the Meeker Recreation Center between Jan. 2 and Jan. 15 and receive a 50 percent discount.
Come say hi!
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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