The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Through the Tom Scott agency, Ed Wolcott has sold his Mesa farm to Arthur Amick. – If you want to hear a good one, have Mayor Simms tell you that Kansas beer story. – Due to the ample measures taken by Town[Read More…]
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Nov. 14 final sight-in day at Meeker Sportsman’s Club
MEEKER | Nov. 14 is the last sight-in day for the season at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club. Hours are from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Cost is $5 per rifle to sight-in your own rifle or $10 per rifle to have a Sportsman’s Club member sight it in for you.[Read More…]
Utah air quality regulations could affect western RBC air quality
RBC | The Utah Division of Air Quality (DAQ) held a hearing on proposed new and amended regulations to modernize and improve the state’s oversight of oil and gas operation emissions on Oct. 25 in Vernal, Utah. A previous hearing was held on these rules in Salt Lake City on[Read More…]
{Guest Column} Domestic violence: What you can do to help
By Teresia Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | If you recognize yourself or someone you know as being in an abusive relationship, reach out now. There is help available. No one should live in fear of the person they love. If you’re hesitating—telling yourself that it’s none of[Read More…]
Letter: Horizons grateful for Lions Club generosity
Dear Editor: I wanted to express a most sincere and public thank you to the Meeker Lions Club. The Lions Club members have always gone above and beyond to serve our community and provide amazing opportunities that would otherwise be out-of-reach in our rural setting. Recently, the Lions Club made[Read More…]
WREA’s phone number incorrect in book
MEEKER | For the second year in a row, the Dex Century Link Steamboat Springs/Craig/Meeker phone book has listed the wrong phone number for White River Electric Association. WREA’s phone number remains 970-878-5041. DEX has listed 970-878-3586 for the second year in a row. Due to Century Link’s error, WREA[Read More…]
Merriam retires after 17 years with sheriff’s office
By Doc Watson Special to the Herald Times RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola and some 50 friends and law enforcement colleagues attended a retirement party on Friday, Oct. 27 for Lt. Deby Merriam, detentions commander, who is retiring after 17 years of service to our county. “It[Read More…]
CNCC aviation team wins trophy, top pilot awards
RANGELY | In October, the CNCC National Intercollegiate Flying Team (NIFA) spent 10 days competing at the U.S. Air Force Academy with other colleges and universities in the region from Colorado, Utah and Montana. “I am pleased to announce we finished second in the region behind the U.S. Air Force[Read More…]
Letter: Grateful to Chevron for its donation
Dear Editor: On behalf of the Town of Rangely I would like to sincerely thank Chevron North America; Nick Moschetti, operations superintendent; and Cary Baird with Chevron government and public affairs for their continued support of activities, safety and educational initiatives within the Rangely Police Department, not to mention the[Read More…]
Letter: Book Fair thanks
Dear Editor: I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to the community members, parents and students that supported the Meeker Elementary School Scholastic Book Fair last week. The funds that we raised will be used to purchase a great selection of library books and technology teaching supplies, and to[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks to White River Electric
Dear Editor: I intended getting this letter to the editor in last week’s paper, but my computer is in an email battle with me, so although it looked like I had sent it; somewhere out there in the ozone drifting through space is my original thank you letter. I sincerely[Read More…]
Junior Range Call Royalty Try-outs
MEEKER | Horses not required. Must be 5-12 years old. Royalty Clinic Nov. 10 from 6-8 p.m., try-outs Nov. 18 starting at 9 a.m. All at the Meeker Fairgrounds. Call or text Lynn at 970-361-0960, Natalie at 970-942-3205, or Karolyn at 970-433-3250 for more information and to get an application.
