MEEKER I Michael Weinbrecht began his new position Oct. 11 with the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. “We’re happy to have Michael aboard. With his diverse background in recreation, he will be a great addition to our staff and be able to help us meet the needs[Read More…]
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Fundraiser set for Kacey Pozorski
MEEKER I Kacey Pozorski and her parents are in Minnesota, where 4-year-old Kacey is undergoing treatment for a rare brain tumor. But Kacey and her parents are in the thoughts and prayers of family and friends back home in Meeker. They will have a fundraiser Friday night for the Pozorskis.[Read More…]
Threats land man in mental health facility
MEEKER I Sheriff’s deputies responded to a 911 call Oct. 26 when a 47-year-old man from Delta was “threatening to kill everybody.” The call came in about 6:45 a.m. when the man left the bunkhouse at the Curtis Cherry ranch and said he was “heading over to the building where[Read More…]
Meeker Elementary gym reopens
MEEKER I After more than a month, the gym at the new Meeker Elementary School has reopened. The gym was closed Oct. 6 because of safety concerns after it was discovered the east wall had shifted away from the roof. The gym remained closed while repairs were made.
Watt may display sign part of the year
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.
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…]