Campaigning for public office was never at the top of my to-do list, or for that matter, ever even on it. Even though I had many positive experiences during my election campaign, I can honestly say that I am glad that portion of my life is over.
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Meeker, Rangely will conduct CodeRED test calls on Sept. 8
RBC I Both Meeker and Rangely will utilize the CodeRED Rapid Emergency Notification System on Sept. 8 to conduct a test call. The calls will begin at noon and will continue until the entire database has been attempted. The calls will give Meeker and Rangely personnel the chance to operate[Read More…]
Meeker golf team comes out swinging
MEEKER I School hadn’t started but the 2010 golf season for Meeker High School had. Coach Klark Kindler and his team opened the season in Grand Valley last week and improved their scores in Grand Junction Aug. 17.
Fellows, Terp, Hall win club championships
MEEKER I New champions were crowned last Saturday as the Meeker men’s and women’s clubs held their annual tournament at the Meeker Golf Course. Matt Fellows and Randy Hall both won their first club titles, while Pattie Terp won her third club title, which includes bragging rights for the next[Read More…]
Rangely Superintendent Barry Williams
Editor’s note: School classes in Rangely started this week. Rangely Junior/Senior High classes started Monday, while classes at Parkview Elementary started Wednesday. In anticipation of the beginning of a new school year, second-year Superintendent Barry Williams answered a few questions.
Trustees discuss fate of old grade school at work session
Editor’s note: Following is a statement, issued by the town of Meeker, about the future of the old Meeker Elementary School, which was vacated at the end of the school year.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 20 years ago • Faced with a variety of public relations problems, LynMar Tool Company officials asked the Meeker community this week to grant them some more time so that they can prove themselves.
New wildlife commissioner at MVB Tuesday
MEEKER I Colorado Wildlife Commissioner Allan Jones will hold a public meeting in Meeker to get local input on wildlife issues. The meeting will be held at the Mountain Valley Bank (Fourth and Main streets) from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. The meeting is open to the public.
Touring France while watching the Tour de France
Jeff Madison rides his bike to work every day. But for his summer vacation, he rode in an RV, while he watched other people ride their bikes. But these weren’t your typical bicycle riders. They were the best riders in the world.
Letter: Martin’s experience didn’t need comment
I was shocked and embarrassed when I read last week’s paper informing the town and anyone who happened to pick up our local paper of Paul Martin’s job status and his family situation. This young family has been though more in the last six months than most of us would[Read More…]
Loose Ends: The search continues
For years, the search for buried treasure has been taking place right before our eyes. One never knew when you’d happen upon someone wielding a metal detector, combing over an abandoned or empty lot. This area was never known for precious metals, although a few residents moved here after living[Read More…]
’Shrooms of doom …
While hiking to upper Marvine on Aug. 10, Shawn Luce stopped to photograph these mushrooms on the side of the trail. Brushing aside greenery to get a clearer view, her right hand touched the top and underneath of one of the mushrooms.
