MEEKER I Harry Watt’s battle with the town of Meeker over a sign he had painted on the side of a truck is over. He can continue to use the truck to advertise the Blue Spruce Inn, for at least half of the year.
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Gutierrez returning to Herald Times helm
RBC I In a few weeks, Bobby Gutierrez will step back into his previous role at the Herald Times. Jeff Burkhead will step down as editor of the Herald Times at the end of November, while Gutierrez will return to the position he previously held for two years.
Classifieds: November 18, 2010 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]
Early deadline for Nov. 25 edition of paper
RBC I Due to next week’s Thanksgiving holiday, all news items, photos, display ads and legal notices for the Nov. 25 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times are due by 5 p.m. Thursday.
Soup kitchen opens with Thanksgiving
MEEKER I Traditionally, a free community dinner has been held at Holy Family Catholic Church on Thanksgiving. This year, the free Thanksgiving dinner will be offered again, from noon to 2:30 p.m. at Holy Family, 889 Park.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Meeker Chiropractor Center. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Loose Ends: The color of a season
“Is everybody who wears orange here a hunter?” There was a time here where there was no respite from the color orange. Ask that question these days and you might get a completely different answer, as the number of hunters has declined during this recession.
Biggest ‘Loser’…
During the third annual Lose For Good Challenge, the Meeker Weight Watchers group donated food to the local food bank for every pound of weight lost. Also, five businesses — Ma Famiglia, Samuelson’s, State Farm, Valley Hardware and Watt’s Ranch Market — sponsored a Weight Watchers member, donating a non-perishable[Read More…]
Annie Jr. hits the stage this month
MEEKER I Meeker is in for a treat. Saturday, Nov. 20 the Center Stage Youth Theatrical Group will perform “Annie Jr.” at the high school auditorium. It has been a great 12 weeks of rehearsals for Annie, the orphans, Miss Hannigan, Grace, Daddy Warbucks and the rest of the cast.[Read More…]
Lady Panthers looking to win in this trip to state tourney
For the second time in three years, the Lady Panthers are going to the state volleyball tournament. This year, though, is different. They won’t be happy just to have made it this far. They want to win. Rangely lost all three of its matches in pool play at the 2008[Read More…]
Pilot’s wife dies in chopper crash up Wilson Creek
MEEKER I It could be months before investigators know — or at least reveal — the cause of a fatal helicopter crash Nov. 3 up Wilson Creek, in northern Rio Blanco County, close to the Moffat County line. “I’ll have a preliminary report by the end of the week, but[Read More…]
Glimmer of hope remains for historic church
MEEKER I Those who mourn the idea of losing the white frame building that has housed the Meeker United Methodist Church for more than a century have a “glimmer of hope” for the building’s salvation.
