Frank G. Cooley received the 9th Judicial District’s 2009 T. Peter Craven Distinguished Member Award “for his many years of excellent service and respect bestowed on clients and members of the profession. He was Bob Stearns’ naval aid during World War II and recalls when Koenig Alumni Center was Stearns’[Read More…]
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Up and down el Rio Blanco: There’s always something to do
How many parents have heard their kids say, “There’s nothing to do here.” Growing up in Meeker, I admit those words came out of my mouth but not very often. It’s not true and one can easily be called on it. I know better than to say it to my[Read More…]
Letter: South Fork bridge makes no sense
The plans for a new bridge over the South Fork four miles below where the road ends at the South Fork Campground are being finalized in preparation for construction next summer. Since Federal money is paying for part of the cost, Federal standards must be followed.
Letter: Eighth-graders say thanks for the paint
Thank you very much for donating the paint so that we could paint the “M” at homecoming. We have had lots of compliments on it.
Leota Cook: She was the Meeker Herald’s voice
MEEKER I With the paper changing editors it seems a perfect time to celebrate one of the incredible women behind nearly 30 years of “The Meeker Herald,” Leota Cook. The Cook family bought the newspaper company in 1964 and owned and operated the company until the early 1990s.
4-H News
RBC I If you were to ask people what 4-H is about, a large number of them would say, “cooking and cows.” Yes, that’s where the emphasis of 4-H was years ago and those quality projects are still important today.
Between Fences details settling of United States
“Between Fences is about our homes and the land on which they’re built. It’s the story of the settling of the United States and the creation of communities. It is about different kinds of fences, where they’re used, and the materials used to make them. It’s about why people build[Read More…]
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I The Rangely Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is White River Drive In. For more information please visit our web site at www.rangelychamber.com.
Cowboys to host WREA Shootout
MEEKER I Meeker fans will have their first opportunity to view the 2010-2011 hometown men’s basketball team as the Cowboys host the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout. In its 11th year of sponsorship by White River Electric the Cowboys are hoping for a three-peat of the championship this year as[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 9, 2010 edition
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]
The choking game: ‘Good kids high’ is no joke for teens
MEEKER I “Come on, try it…I dare you.” This was a quote from an episode of Criminal Minds (Risky Business) about a dangerous game called the “choking game.” The FBI team discovers the quote on a website used to convince teens to play the game. “It’s the ‘good’ kids’ high,”[Read More…]
Meeker cantata to be presented Dec. 12
MEEKER I The community Christmas cantata, “The Mystery and the Majesty,” will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Meeker High School auditorium. Cookies and punch will be served afterward.
