RBC I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week last week was local dentist Charles Vandiver. To read the story about Charles and DeeAnna, go to www.meekerchamber.com. The Rangely Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week was Ducey’s Electric. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
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Meeker teams excel at Destination Imagination
MEEKER I Eight teams from Meeker traveled to Rifle to participate in the Western Slope Destination Imagination Tournament on March 18.
Memorial service for Stone Lee Martin: Tears in heaven
EULOGY FOR STONE LEE MARTIN Stone was one of the most loving, kind, compassionate, and genuine kids that has ever lived. Stone loved God, his family, his friends and the Meeker community. In his short life of almost 10 years, Stone taught us so much. Stone has also taught us many things in his[Read More…]
Candidates withdraw from town elections
RBC I The field for the town elections got smaller last week. Paul Tucker withdrew his candidacy for the Rangely Town Council, and Chuck Mills did the same for the Meeker Town Board.
Meeker High students are studying in Baja
MEEKER I Eight Meeker High School students and one teacher, Bob Dorsett, are participating in a nine-day field science project studying marine life in Baja California Sur. The Island Ecology Program, organized by Ecology Project International (www.ecologyproject.org), is located at the Sea of Cortez’ Espiritu Santo Island.
Rangely rabies clinic Saturday April 17
RANGELY I The Rangely Animal Shelter, in conjunction with the Rangely Police Department, will again sponsor its annual rabies clinic on Saturday, April 17 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. (after the health fair) at the Rangely Fire Hall on East Main Street.
WR Snowmobile Club will ride Sunday
MEEKER | White River Snowmobile Club will have its annual ride this Sunday. Riders will depart the Ripple Creek parking lot at the end of County Road 8 at 10 a.m. All ages and ability of riders are welcome. Club leaders will accompany all riders.
Splitting wood is out of Jesper Jonsson’s hands from now on
Jesper Jonsson makes his living with his hands. So when he almost lost a finger in a log-splitting accident in January, it threatened not only his career, but his livelihood. Jesper, a chef with an international reputation, owns and operates The Bistro restaurant in Meeker with his wife, San.
Letter: Deputy district attorney says goodbye
I very much want to thank the people of Rio Blanco County for giving me the opportunity to serve you as your deputy district attorney for the past year. This is a wonderful community, and it has been both an honor and a pleasure to assist in the team effort[Read More…]
Letter: Herald Times example of community paper
As a lifelong journalist, I appreciate Jeff Burkhead’s self-revealing column on himself. Beneath the juicy personal information in which he accepts his consequences for the mistake of a lifetime, is the philosophy and goal of every community newspaper. He’ll serve this community with dignity and honor.
Obituary: Luke Patrick Thomas
Luke Patrick Thomas Nov. 5, 1972~March 12, 2010 Our beloved Luke Patrick Thomas, 37, passed away March 12, 2010. Born Nov. 5, 1972, in Montrose, he grew up in Meeker, the son of David Thomas and Julie (Suter).
Meeker Locals
Besides the proliferation of skunks, porcupines and rabbits out and about, the robins are back. Spring, which officially begins this weekend, may have actually sprung. But whatever you do, don’t put away your boots and hats and mittens yet. Around here, that’s as much of a guarantee for a spring[Read More…]
