Luke Patrick Thomas Nov. 5, 1972~March 12, 2010 Our beloved Luke Patrick Thomas, 37, passed away March 12, 2010. Born Nov. 5, 1972, in Montrose, he grew up in Meeker, the son of David Thomas and Julie (Suter).
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Besides the proliferation of skunks, porcupines and rabbits out and about, the robins are back. Spring, which officially begins this weekend, may have actually sprung. But whatever you do, don’t put away your boots and hats and mittens yet. Around here, that’s as much of a guarantee for a spring[Read More…]
Letter: Health care bill will bankrupt America
Our government is not listening to us and has not been listening for some time. Those in power seem to believe they know what is best for us whether we like it or not. Our tax dollars are thrown around like there is a never-ending supply. They don’t know or[Read More…]
WR Snowmobile Club will ride March 28
RBC I The White River Snowmobile Club Ride has been rescheduled for March 28. Snowmobilers will depart the Lost Creek Trailhead (Ripple Creek) on County Road 8 at 10 a.m. Riders can choose to stay on the trail, or explore the backwoods. Both groups will be led by a snowmobile[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Placing a date in time
Every now and then a significant date comes to mind. Usually it has personal significance, as it marks a birthday or anniversary celebration for family and friends. Other times it is of a wider significance — a national holiday or a day that is etched in everyone’s mind.
Letter: Teams represent our community as well
I would like to say how much I enjoyed the games at the district basketball tournament. However, I was very disappointed in the sportsmanship of the Meeker boys’ team and coach when they wouldn’t stay in the gym to accept the second-place trophy.
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago March 21, 1935 • Tagert Hardware Store sponsored a John Deere picture show and lecture in the Baer building next dor to the post office. • Farm census shows Rio Blanco County unchanged since 1930.
Meeker archery tournament results listed
MEEKER | Meeker Sportsman’s Club Indoor 3-D Archery Tournament Results. Youth — 1. Braden Reed, Lapoint, Utah; 2. Cole Koerner, Rifle, Colo.; 3. Jake Smith, Meeker, Colo.
Meeker Fire and Rescue presents annual awards
MEEKER I Meeker Fire and Rescue held its annual banquet Friday at the Fairfield Community Center. Awards that were presented included: • Employer of the Year: Meeker Collision Center. Wade Bradfield has two employees who are firemen and who he lets respond to the majority of fire and EMS calls[Read More…]
Letter: Mental illness needs to be understood
Although advancements in the diagnosis, treatment and acceptance of mental illnesses in the world have been beneficial to the growth of our society, it still is perhaps one of the least understood problems we face. Oftentimes, mental illness is considered just someone’s lack of personal discipline, and therefore deemed to[Read More…]
New Arrival: Dexter Dane Chinn
MEEKER | Dan, Amy and Tucker Chinn of Meeker are proud to announce the new addition to their family. Dexter Dane Chinn was born on March 4 at 8:17 a.m. He weighed 6 pounds and 9 ounces and was 18 inches long.
Area players receive postseason honors
MEEKER | Stacey Fitzgibbons, a senior at Meeker High School was recently honored by being selected to play in two all-state basketball games. “It shows what kind of athlete she is and how hard she works,” Meeker girls’ basketball coach Hallie Blunt said of Fitzgibbons’ post-season honors.
