RBC | A collision between a Ford truck and a minivan of unknown make sent one person to the hospital via flight-for-life Thursday afternoon and closed Hwy. 13 in both directions for several hours. Colorado State Patrol Officer Rob Madden said dispatch was notified of the accident at 3:27 p.m.[Read More…]
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Meeker girls lose to Cardinals, host Coal Ridge today, Battle Mountain Friday
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys lost a non-conference game in Parachute to the Grand Valley Cardinals last Friday and will host two more games this year, starting with the Coal Ridge Titans tonight, then the Battle Mountain Huskies Friday. Meeker fell behind 7-14 after the first quarter, then pulled to[Read More…]
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Cowboys fall to Cardinals 60-41; play Coal Ridge tonight
MEEKER | “Their speed really affected us and we were playing too fast,” Meeker boys’ head basketball coach Klark Kindler said of his team’s 41-60 loss last Friday to the 3A Grand Valley Cardinals. The Cowboys will play another non-conference game today against the 3A Coal Ridge Titans, with the[Read More…]
CPW issues summons for man accused of shooting Meeker buck last month
MEEKER | The man accused of shooting the 5×5 mule deer buck last month has been issued a summons by Colorado Parks and Wildlife and is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 8, 2018. Taylor Shane-Thomas Gambill, 19, of Lakewood, Colo., reportedly shot an arrow at a mule deer buck[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 21, 2017
– Meeker Recreation Center closed Dec. 24-26 for the Christmas holidays. Normal hours resume on Dec. 27. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Hoops for Charity tournament Dec. 29 at 9 a.m at the Meeker High School gym. Third-eighth graders are invited to participate in the eighth annual Hoops[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 21, 2017
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** MEEKER STREAKER MONTHLY SCHEDULE December 2017 NOTE: Please schedule out -of-town appointments before 2:00 PM and call- in advance to set up all medical appointment rides. 970-878-9368 or Cell# 970-456-7701. Activities are subject to change. Bus available on dates noted below: 12/21 – Bus in town/Grand Junction medical 12/22[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 14, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The Camp-Fire Girls are preparing boxes to be sent out at Christmas time to those, who perhaps, will not otherwise enjoy a Christmas this year. Through the kindness of many friends, who have clothes, which have been made over, pressed, darned and[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Dec. 4-10, 2017
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Dare to Live without Limits: Don’t let false justifications keep you from achieving your dreams
By Bryan Golden Special to the Herald Times RBC | False justifications are erroneous beliefs that are used to support specific behavior. When your actions are based on an incorrect understanding, you will either limit yourself or go down the wrong path. Your mind directs you based on your beliefs.[Read More…]
Nielson named OSU Senior of Significance
MEEKER | Taylor Neilson, an animal science and biochemistry and molecular biology major from Meeker, Colo., has been selected as an Oklahoma State University Senior of Significance for the 2017-2018 academic year by the OSU Alumni Association. Taylor is the daughter of Renae Neilson. She is a member of the[Read More…]
Pioneers Healthcare Foundation raises more than $130K for local 3D mamography program
MEEKER | “Pioneers Medical Center is launching the new 3D Mammography Services,” says Pioneers CEO Ken Harman. “We couldn’t have done it without the support from our community and Pioneers Healthcare Foundation.” Pioneers has installed the new 3D unit and has received its FDA certifications. “The final on-site certification was[Read More…]
