MEEKER — Upcoming Meeker High School senior Marki Cook participated in the inaugural State Games of the West held in Colorado Springs on Saturday, July 26.
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Husband of Meeker woman injured in Iraq
MEEKER — Staff Sargeant Daniel Saucedo was shot while serving his fourth tour in Iraq. He is with the Bandit Troop of the 1/3 ACR. Saucedo is married to Deni Back of Meeker. They have a daughter, Sineca, 13 months. Deni is the daughter of George and Peggy Back of[Read More…]
Stealing signs is no joke
MEEKER — In the weeks and days leading up to an election, political signs usually start popping up in yards and along roadways. But, instead, they were disappearing.
Stealing signs is no joke
MEEKER — In the weeks and days leading up to an election, political signs usually start popping up in yards and along roadways. But, instead, they were disappearing.
RBC gets $38k grant for services
RBC — John Hutchins has no trouble keeping busy. “I wear a lot of hats,” said the Rio Blanco emergency manager.
Smoking River Powwow exceeds expectations
MEEKER — Historic sites were visited, long-ago events —still painful for both sides — were remembered, and past fears and attitudes, reinforced by years of misunderstanding and resentment, were discussed openly. Yes, last weekend’s Smoking River Powwow was significant for many reasons.
Locals do well in jr. golf tournament
MEEKER — Tyler Montgomery from Las Vegas, Nev., is only 13-years-old, but he was asked to play in the 15-18 age group at the junior golf tournament held last week at the Meeker Golf Course.
Events hosted at monument
DINOSAUR — The Dinosaur Monument has a host of programs for kids and families. The programs include: n Fossil Discovery Hike: A one-mile hike to explore three of the fossil-bearing layers of the quarry area. Fossilized fish scales, clams and dinosaur bones are just a few of the attractions along[Read More…]
Range Call parade results
MEEKER — The 123rd annual Range Call Celebration parade awards were received by the following entries:
Police Blotter: July 24, 2008
Activity for July 11-July 17, 2008
RBC Days Gone By: July 24, 2008
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago n The fad for Dutch necks has struck terror to the heart of the woman with the double chin. You should be able to span your throat with your thumbs and first fingers. Touch your thumbs together under your chin, and if your throat[Read More…]
ExxonMobil buys interest in Williams reserves
RBC — Williams announced last week it expects to receive approximately $71 million as a result of ExxonMobil’s exercise of its contractual option to purchase an interest in a portion of the Piceance Basin reserves Williams acquired in May.
