The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • Front page headline: “Little interest shown locally in N.W. Junior college.” • Miss Donna Seger of Calhan, Colo., and Joe Collins of Meeker, Colo., exchanged wedding promises at 8 p.m. Saturday night, Sept. 5th, 1959. • “About half the people of the[Read More…]
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Obituary: Glen Keller
Glen Keller, 84, of Grand Junction passed away Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009, at the Hospice Care Center. Glen was born May 28, 1925, in Meeker to Charles M. and Bertha (Murr) Keller. He grew up in and attended schools in Meeker.
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for Sept. 11-17 Friday, Sept. 11 RBSO-6:34 a.m.-Traffic complaint at 44000 Hwy 64, Rangely MPD-10:19 a.m.-Motorist assist at 300 Market St., Meeker RBSO-11:44 a.m.-Motorist assist at 45000 Hwy 13, Meeker
New Arrival: Isaac Anton LeFevre
MEEKER | Great-grandparents Don and Melba LeFevre and Shirley Taussig, all of Meeker, announce the birth of Isaac Anton LeFevre.
July incidents up 9.7 percent
RBC | During July 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center experienced a 9.7 percent increase in activity compared to July 2008.
Worker rescues drowning dog
If it’s true every dog has its day, then Buddy certainly had his. And he has Glenn Abbott to thank for it.
CNCC basketball teams kick off practice Sept. 30
RANGELY I Basketball season is here … almost. Thanks to the advantage of being in the Mountain time zone, Colorado Northwestern Community College’s men’s and women’s basketball teams will officially kick off the season Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Letter: Liberal opinions belong elsewhere
I am very much in agreement with Brandy Giao that Michelle Hale has been getting way too much ink in the Herald Times. Her liberal opinions would be much better served on the Huffington Post or Daily Kos.
BMS Cowboy football splits with Craig
MEEKER | In middle school football Saturday, the Cowboys’ B team beat Craig 20-14, while the A team lost 34-12.
Letter: Claims of racism are nonsense
This letter is in response to Michelle Hale’s opinion on Sept. 17. With all due respect ma’am, how dare you play the race card.
WSC basketball champs honored at homecoming
MEEKER I Thirty years ago, Vicky Tate of Meeker and Cheryl Barnhart of Rangely were a part of something that’s never been done since at Western State College in Gunnison.
Denny cards his best score at Coal Ridge
RANGELY | Kacey Denny saved his best for last. Rangely’s junior golfer turned in his top score of the season in the Coal Ridge tournament Sept. 17 at Lakota Canyon Golf Club in New Castle.
