MEEKER I The topic of closing Fifth Street in Meeker between Park and Main streets goes back to June 2013, when the town conveyed ownership of the “Main Street Building,” formerly the old Meeker Elementary School, to Rio Blanco County. The potential street closure is on the agenda for a[Read More…]
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Small business…
During the annual Meeker Area Chamber of Commerce dinner on Friday at the Fairfield Center, Kacey’s Kloset, owned by Jackie and Kurt Pozorski, was honored by the chamber as Meeker’s Small Business of the Year for its activities locally as well as the efforts the business put forth to help[Read More…]
New air ambulance to join Rio Blanco County service
RBC I The Yampa Valley and Rio Blanco County have a new air ambulance service that will give local hospitals and search and rescue teams quicker access to a medical chopper during emergencies. Classic Lifeguard landed a newly outfitted medical helicopter Friday at Bob Adams Field in Steamboat Springs to[Read More…]
Meeker 4-H Beef Club has weigh-ins; awards are given
MEEKER I Feb. 23 was the Meeker Beef Club’s weigh-in and prospect show.
Letter to the Editor: Last chance to save old school
Dear Editor: The citizens of Meeker and Rio Blanco County have been informed by the county commissioners that there will be “public hearings” about the proposed design of the “justice center,” which they propose to locate where the historic Meeker Elementary School now stands.
Letter to the Editor: Regarding Kim Ibach
Dear Editor: I read with interest the letter to the editor from Meeker High School Principal Dr. Kim Ibach in last week’s edition of the Herald Times.
Annual Buy-Fly fishing tournament March 15-16
RBC I The White River Community Association is hosting its 10th annual Buy-Fly White Fish Tournament on March 15 and 16, and organizers are seeking teams of interested fisher-folks to join fun.
Enjoying the arts…
These Meeker students took part in the Meeker Arts and Cultural Committee (MACC) Outreach Program for Meeker High School and Barone Middle School.
Obituary: James Allen Cook
James Allen Cook was born Feb. 18, 1929, in Yuma County, Colo., and he passed from this life peacefully on Feb. 13, 2014, in Meeker.
Letter to the Editor: Why tear down old elementary school?
Dear Editor: I was born in Meeker, but moved away after high school and marriage. I moved back to Meeker several years ago and now live at the Fairfield Apartments. In the past year or so I have attended several meetings concerning the Old Elementary School with my friend, Sally[Read More…]
BMS wrestlers open season in Gypsum
MEEKER I One week after the Meeker High School wrestlers ended their season competing in the Colorado State Wrestling Championships, the Barone Middle School Cowboys were opening theirs in Gypsum, wrestling more than 50 matches.
RMS wrestlers finish fourth
RBC I Only seven Rangely Middle School boys are out for wrestling this season, but the total includes one of the most outstanding wrestlers in the area.
