RBC | Women interested in learning the basics of fly fishing and how to handle and shoot a shotgun safely are invited to a women–only “Cast ‘n’ Blast” clinic in Kremmling, Sunday, June 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Designed for novices 18 and older, no experience or equipment is[Read More…]
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Safety tips for people with low vision
RBC | To help people with low vision perform everyday tasks more easily while reducing their risk of falls and other injuries, the American Foundation for the Blind offers several useful tips: 1. Keep rooms well lit. Good overall lighting is a must for safety. 2. Use task lighting to make[Read More…]
AIR FORCE GRAD …
Meeker High School 2013 graduate, Kaitlyn Dinwiddie, graduated last week with a degree in geospatial science from the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant. Beginning in July, she will serve as a military trainer in the Air Force Academy Prep School until[Read More…]
Yeehaw! Summer Rodeo Series returns to Meeker Thursday, June 7
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Thursday rodeos are back for another season in Meeker. The Meeker Summer Rodeo Series kicks off at 7 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds and will continue from June 7 until Aug. 30, with the exception of July 5.[Read More…]
Nominate Meeker’s Citizen of the Year
MEEKER | Each year the Meeker Chamber of Commerce honors an outstanding person (or couple) that has made a significant contribution to our community. Every citizen in Meeker and its surrounding area is eligible for this award without regard to race, creed, or gender, except the officers and directors of[Read More…]
ON DISPLAY AT DIA …
If you visit Denver International Airport between now and October, take a stroll through the newest art exhibit at the airport, featuring color photography of Colorado’s 26 Scenic and Historic Byways. A photo of the upper White River Valley by Meeker photographer Michelle Cox was one of the images chosen[Read More…]
Obituary: Joyce Van Haren Stoddard
Joyce Van Haren Stoddard Sept. 22, 1934 ~ April 15, 2018 Joyce Stoddard, a woman of strength, independence, character and intelligence, recently passed away. Joyce was born and raised in San Francisco, and enjoyed many summers both as a child and mother at her parent’s cabin on the Russian River.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Do we give a **** about our reputation?
Channeling a little Joan Jett there, but it’s a question to consider. Twenty-plus years ago one of my Glenwood friends was in an airplane on her way home from a church convention in Oklahoma. She struck up a conversation with her seat mate. Somehow the conversation came around to the[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel meeting June 6
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club next monthly meeting will be Wednesday, June 6, beginning at 7 p.m. in the Kilowatt Korner (corner of Sixth and Market in Meeker). Current members will be able to renew their membership that evening. All OHV riders are invited to attend and hopefully[Read More…]
Promote your biz at the OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | More than 200 people will be coming to Meeker to ride out trails, dine at our restaurants, shop at our stores and stay at our lodging. For more information contact the Meeker Chamber at 970-878-5510 or go to http://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/.
‘FORE!’
By TIFFANY JEHOREK Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Saturday, May 19 was the first of the 2018 golf tournaments held at the Meeker Golf Course. The 27-hole, two-man scramble hosted 28 teams and was dominated by Meeker residents. The tournament was flighted by team handicap with two divisions. Meeker[Read More…]
Obituary: Leonard F. Thompson, Jr.
Leonard F. Thompson, Jr. Sept. 27, 1948 ~ May 20, 2018 Meeker resident Leonard Funston Thompson, Jr. died on Sunday, May 20, 2018, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. He was 69. Leonard Funston Thompson, Jr. was the first-born son of Leonard F. Thompson, Sr. and Willie May Green Thompson[Read More…]
