The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Compulsory health insurance is now being talked of as another step in community welfare, the course being especially recommended in welfare work among wage earners. – Dr. Harvey G. Beck of the University of Maryland has told a simple way to calculate[Read More…]
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Letter: Westlands donates $2,500 to Search and Rescue
Dear Editor: I would like to formally thank Henry Kravis Westlands for the $2,500 donation to the Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue. Westlands community presence is very much appreciated, of which they all have shown over the years here in Meeker. With the fire event in April of last year[Read More…]
Coloradans encouraged to test homes for radon
RBC | Gov. John Hickenlooper has proclaimed January National Radon Action Month in Colorado. Coloradans are encouraged to test their homes for radon during this month to protect their health. “Testing your home for radon is simple and works best when all your doors and windows are closed,” said Chrystine[Read More…]
Crab Crack to be held Feb. 10
RANGELY | The annual Crab Crack will be held Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for social hour. Dinner is at 7 pm. Chamber members must have paid their full 2018 membership dues before making a reservation. For more information, please call 970-675-5290 or email [email protected].
Ice Fishing Day postponed to Jan. 27
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Registration for Spring 2018 CNCC Community Education classes is now open. Classes beginning in early January include computer skills, watercolor, oil painting, machine quilting, Quickbooks, intro to programming, crocheted rugs and photography. Visit the CNCC Meeker Center at 346 Sixth St., call 970-878-5227 or email [email protected] to register.[Read More…]
Correction
MEEKER | Barone Middle School eighth-grader Zagar Brown recently competed in the Who’s Bad national wrestling tournament in Denver and it was incorrectly reported by the Herald Times, that he did not place, when he actually finished third in his first national competition. We regret the error.
Meeker grad Aubrey Walsh shares her stories from Ghana
MEEKER | Meeker High School 2012 graduate Aubrey Walsh was introduced to the audience at Meeker Public Library by her father Pat Walsh, who thanked the crowd of nearly 60 for coming out to hear a bit about Aubrey’s journey in life since she left for college. He added that[Read More…]
Apps to help you quit smoking
RBC | With new help from mobile technology, free medications and trained coaches, this could be the year you quit smoking. “Quitting the Colorado way just got easier,”said Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “We’re working with new[Read More…]
Waving Hands Review seeks submissions
RANGELY | Waving Hands Review is seeking submissions of your creative work. Cash prizes in four categories: artwork, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Submission deadline is Feb. 15. Visit the website for submission guidelines: https://www.cncc.edu/about-cncc/publications/waving-hands-review/
MHS ranked No. 7 in report
MEEKER | Meeker High School tied for seventh in the top 24 rural and small town schools for college enrollments of its graduates from 2009 to 2015 in a report from A+ Colorado, an education advocacy group which promotes improvements to Colorado schools and public education. The report, released in[Read More…]
JV Panther Girls
RENÉ HARDEN PHOTOS Rangely JV basketball player Phalon Osborn (10) takes a shot as Zoey Peck (5) guards (top). Zoey Peck (5) brings the ball in for the shot (bottom).
