MEEKER I After a breathtaking quarterfinal win against the Soroco Rams last Tuesday in Oak Creek, the Meeker lady hoopsters started the semifinal round of the district tournament in Hayden against the No. 1 seeded Paonia Eagles.
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Cochran dies in Alaska
RBC I Ran Cochran, 41, died Feb. 28, 2011, in Wasilla, Alaska. The official cause of death has not been released, pending results of an autopsy. Cochran and his former wife owned and operated Cochran Memorial Chapels in Meeker and Rangely for 12 years.
Letter: Fond memories of an earlier time
Dear Editor: I started playing trumpet for dances in 1935 at the IOOF Hall in Meeker, corner of 4th and Main. There was no TV in those days, so dances were quite popular. The band personnel at that time was Vic Parr, Damon Adams, Al Wear, Charles Tagert, George Oglesby[Read More…]
Gas prices on the rise
MEEKER I We’re used to grumbling about the price of gas in Meeker, where the cost of a gallon of gas is generally anywhere from 5 cents to 25 cents a gallon higher than fuel in neighboring communities.
Obituary: James Oscar Sizemore
James Oscar Sizemore Nov. 25, 1991 ~ Feb. 20, 2011 James Oscar Sizemore, 19, passed away Feb. 20, 2011, while snowmobiling near Sand Peak, east of Meeker, Colo.
Redistricting hearing March 19
RBC I The Joint Select Committee on Redistricting announced the schedule of public hearings that will take place across the state in the coming weeks. A public hearing for District 3 will be held in Grand Junction, March 19, at Mesa State College in the College Center, Ballroom South from[Read More…]
Cowboys win two at district tourney
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys by virtue of the District 5 tournament games, 64-53 victory over West Grand, 48-64 loss to Hayden, 52-46 victory over Rangely, will be headed to the Region 7 Regional games at Standley Lake High School in Westminster where they are set as the No. 3[Read More…]
MACC hosts workshop
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet March 4 at 6 p.m., for a potluck dinner/open house introductory session in the Mountain Valley Bank community room and host a workshop March 5.
RBC Sheriff’s Office reverse 911 scam
RBC | A phone scam is circulating in Rio Blanco County. The caller claims your relatives have been in an accident and need you to wire or send money to them. Please call the Sheriff’s Department at (970) 878-9620 if you receive one of these calls. Please do not call[Read More…]
Letter: The beauty of being raised in a small town
Dear Editor: Recently, we experienced the beauty of being raised in a small town. The genuineness and kindness of the people of Meeker flows way beyond the lines of Rio Blanco County. Our ties to Meeker seem to enrich our lives again and again, no matter where we end up.
Classifieds: March 3, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Pee wee wrestling parent meeting Tues.
MEEKER | Pee wee wrestling parents are asked to attend an organizational meeting March 8 at 6 p.m., at the high school wrestling room. Practice will start March 15, with K-2 at the elementary school at 3:30 and grades 3-6 at the high school, with the time yet to be[Read More…]
