The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n Al Hall of Leadville arrived on Coal Creek Saturday where he will join his brother J.E. Hall in the ranch and cattle business. n William A. Keller’s new residence is nearing completion under the artistic hands of Jack Yonkers and Oscar Harkness.
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Peggy Rector, who is recovering well from recent surgery, was at the first annual Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage tournament, organized by her friend Tim Webber.
Basketball banquet honors MHS seniors
The MHS boys’ basketball team officially concluded their 2010-2011 season with the annual parent-hosted banquet. Approximately 60 people attended the function that annually honors outgoing senior players.
Junior National hopefuls
Four Rio Blanco County basketball players played in the prestigious USA Junior Nationals All-State High School Basketball Competition last weekend in Denver.
Fairfield Trust grant applications due April 1
Grant applications for the Freeman E. Fairfield Trust are due April 1, 2011, by 5 p.m.
Obituary: Anthony Jordon (AJ) Rooks
Anthony Jordon (AJ) Rooks, born July 2, 1983, left us suddenly on March 19, 2011, due to complications relating to his heart.
BMS wrestlers finish second
Led by team captains Jake Phelan and Tristin Pelloni, Meeker wrestlers finished second out of 13 teams at the East Grand Middle School Tournament.
Shale comment time extended
RBC — The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it will accept public comment on the Oil Shale-Tar Sands Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement (PEIS) for an additional 30 days.
Cub Scout Packs 91, 190 celebrate achievements
Meeker Cub Scout Packs 91 and 190 celebrated the achievements of the Cub Scouts at the annual Blue and Gold Banquet Saturday, March 19 at the Fairfield Center.
White River Rendezvous
Shoot, open sights and patched round ball only, Sunday, March 27, 10 a.m. at the Meeker Sportsman’s Club Range
Networking group shares project updates, plans
The Rangely Community Networking Group, founded on the idea of cooperation and designed to open communication among all parts of the community, met Tuesday at CNCC to share project updates.
Loose Ends: Once a Westerner…
Most everyone’s view of the west is based on the romanticized, gussied-up version of this region of the country.
