Limeade fundraiser at Nana Goose MEEKER | Blake Rubin’s limeade stand is returning to 590 Main St. (in front of Nana Goose) on Thursday, June 2 from 12-4 p.m. It’s the fifth year for Rubin’s endeavor, and this year all proceeds to the Walbridge Wing for garden flowers in memory[Read More…]
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Guest Column: “The ear, the whole ear, and nothing but the ear!”
The EAR, THE WHOLE EAR, AND NOTHING BUT THE EAR! I’ve always wanted to say that but could never find the story to go with it. I borrowed the phrase from Bernadette Murphy’s book on the artist Vincent Van Gogh. Murphy spent six years researching the stories of a half-mad[Read More…]
Honor & Remember ~ Memorial Day 2022
MEEKER | VFW Post 5843, Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion conducted Memorial Day wreath-laying ceremonies and salutes May 30 at Circle Park and Highland Cemetery. Photos by Caitlin Walker and Gracelyn Walker, Rio Blanco Herald Times
UW wool judging team places fourth
MEEKER | The University of Wyoming Wool Judging team wrapped up a successful 2021-2022 season with a fourth-place finish at the San Antonio Livestock Show and Rodeo wool judging competition on Feb, 11. It was the highest UW has placed in a Texas contest since the revitalization of the wool[Read More…]
It’s Showtime Club report
RBC | We started our meeting Sunday, May 15 at 4 p.m. First we did our pledges. They were led by Milo Brennan and Brodee Kilduff. Our club President Tatumn Kennedy discussed important upcoming dates. Next we did demonstrations. Graycee and Hannah Coryell on the 11 most common goat breeds,[Read More…]
Sheridan, Eskelson, Bradfield join PMC board
MEEKER | Pioneers Medical Center’s Board of Directors welcomed new members J.H. Sheridan, Jeff Eskelson and Wade Bradfield this week. PMC board and staff also recognized outgoing board members Todd Shults, Kai Turner and Kim Brown. Marketing and Foundation Director Rachel Gates received board approval to submit a DOLA grant[Read More…]
ERBM welcomes new board members
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan (ERBM) Recreation District welcomed new board members Vicky Edwards and Kim Kendall last week. Director John Strate also started a new term. Following officer nominations and special committee appointments, they heard visitor comments. Meeker Resident Janae McPherson expressed concerns over employee retention in the[Read More…]
Kennedy receives county 4-H youth fund scholarship
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund (previously known as the Rio Blanco County 4-H Foundation) is pleased to award Tatumn J. Kennedy of Meeker, Colorado, with the 2022 Rio Blanco County 4-H Youth Fund Scholarship in the amount of $2,000. Miss Kennedy is a 12 year 4-H[Read More…]
Letters: Clark’s Thanks and Mind Springs Comments
Thanks from Clarks Dear Editor:Roger and Janet Clark want to thank J.D. Amick and his grandson, the Meeker ambulance, search and rescue department, sheriff’s department and PMC for their quick response and help when Roger’s knee gave out and he fell. Meeker is a special place to live and has[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN: Thoughts and prayers
As I write this, we’ve been focused on graduation for two weeks, our eyes on a group of young people filled with hope as their families, friends and communities launch them into the future. Also as I write this, my news feed is overflowing with reports of children and teachers,[Read More…]
Fire Prevention, Part 4
If fire threatens your house and property, please be prepared to evacuate if needed. As the recent Marshall fire demonstrates yet again, you could have 20 minutes or less to evacuate. Work out and document a plan with your family while you are calm. Perhaps the hardest part is considering[Read More…]
Mac is more than the name of the truck in the movie “Cars”
There is much confusion in Scottish surnames. Think of a clan as more of a tribal association rather than a family hereditary. “Mc” or “Mac” prefixes to a surname are pretty much interchangeable. “Mc” is more prevalent in Scotland. “Mac” is used more by the Irish. “Mac” just means ‘son[Read More…]