Meeker

Town of Meeker takes next step for roundabout on Sulphur Creek

MEEKER I Homeowners along Sulphur Creek Road once again expressed vehement dislike of proposed changes to the road. The town has been awarded a $595,000 state energy impact grant toward the project, which will include adding sidewalks and building a roundabout at the intersection of Sulphur Creek Road and Ute[Read More…]

November 10, 2009 by editor Comments are Disabled

2009 elk bugling contest results

Grand champion — Sheridan Harvey, fifth grade Camouflage contest champion — Austen Richardson, first grade

November 10, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Local Veterans Day observance will be at county courthouse

MEEKER I At noon, Wednesday, Nov. 11, the public is invited to the courthouse lawn for a short ceremony to honor all veterans.

November 10, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County days gone by

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • Nov. 6, 1959 was proclaimed Meeker Airport Day by Mayor Frank Kennedy. His mayoral proclamation requested that all Meeker business establishments except service stations close for an hour so that all proprietors and employees could visit the new airport and attend the[Read More…]

November 10, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Slide Show: Halloween Parade

Crazy outfits were the norm at the Halloween parade in Meeker.

November 9, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Remembering Dr. Mullen

Kids come first. More than empty words, this credo of one life well-lived continues to be remembered long after the individual is gone. Dr. Robert C. Mullen’s recent memorial at the Rangely Library’s sculpture installation reflects the respect and admiration he earned during his years as BOCES special education director[Read More…]

November 9, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

Halloween came and went, with an extra hour for trick or treating thanks to the time change. Lots of folks braved the cold to enjoy Pumpkins, Eats ’n Treats downtown. The recent cold snap had it feeling more like Christmas Eve than Halloween, complete with a little snow and ice.[Read More…]

November 9, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Joan Wells

Joan Lavelle Wells of Meeker passed away on Oct. 24, 2009, while in the hospital.

November 8, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Ruckman family appreciates support

The Ruckman Family would like to give a very heartfelt thank you to everyone for all of your love, assistance, prayers, cards, balloons, etc. during Christopher’s recent injury.

November 8, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Sectional Punt, Pass & Kick results

Local results from the sectional Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Grand Junction: Doak Mantle — 2nd place in the 8-9 boys division Sydnie Main — 2nd place in the 8-9 girls division Sam Nieslanik — 2nd place in the 10-11 boys division Kash Atwood — 4th place in the[Read More…]

November 8, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker

Otwell takes over as ‘official’ chamber director

MEEKER I Shondah Otwell’s job description won’t change much, except to remove the word “interim” from her title. Otwell, who has been filling in as temporary executive director of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, was given the position permanently last week.

November 8, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Streaker Sightings

MEEKER | In October, Streaker activities were as follows: 17 days of Chuckwagon with 54 riders; 299 stops in Meeker, including 58 medical; one rider to Rifle for medical and nine riders for shopping; three riders to Grand Junction for medical and six riders for shopping; seven riders for extra[Read More…]

November 7, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled