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…]
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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.
Meeker Locals
Twenty-three days till Christmas. Remember, the spirit of the season is one of love and mercy and peace, not shop till you drop. Are you done with your holiday shopping? Are your cards mailed? Presents wrapped? Decorations complete? Yeah, right.
Loose Ends: Another quiet season
As hunting season ends and the quiet season begins, picturing the White River Valley years ago seems to make one feel a lot better when that the old cabin fever feeling starts up again. Many of us love the long, cold, winters but quite a few residents never have gotten[Read More…]
Up and down el Rio Blanco
Here we go again — I hope to have even more fun this time and I’m thankful to Mitch Bettis for another chance to be the editor, or as my predecessor wrote, “the caretaker” of the Rio Blanco Herald Times.
Winter sports season gets underway
RBC I The high school winter sports schedules start tonight and middle school boys’ basketball champions will be crowned this Saturday. Both Rio Blanco County girls’ basketball teams will open their seasons today in Meeker, competing in the White River Electric Cowboy Shootout.
Letter: Caring community is appreciated by Pipers
To the Meeker community, Nicholas and I would like to take a moment to give our thanks to everyone who made such a difference for our family over this past year. It was because of the community that our family was able to focus on our father’s care and not[Read More…]
4-H members recognized for achievements
RBC I Rangely and Meeker 4-H Achievement Nights Rangely and Meeker 4-H Clubs announced awards in recent ceremonies. Rangely Awards Night was held Sunday, Nov. 7 while Meeker Awards Night was held Sunday, Nov. 14.
Declining numbers of sheep trailing through county
RBC I Meeker’s sheep men have trailed through town on their way to the Utah desert for the winter, with fewer numbers than in the past. The industry has declined over the years.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Colorado Northwestern Community College. To read their story, visit; www.meekerchamber.com. (Last week’s Member of the week was Watt’s Ranch Market.)