For the second day of the Craig Parks and Recreation end-of-season 8- to 10-year-old baseball tournament, a No. 1 seed advanced and the No. 4 seed hung on long enough to move on to the quarterfinals. Wednesday featured a match-up between No. 1 Meeker II and No. 9 Rehab Services[Read More…]
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Grandnephew of Meeker man killed in plane crash
MEEKER I The bodies of four young people were found June 30 in the wreckage of a small plane that crashed the weekend before in rugged terrain in Montana. One of those who died — Sonny Kless — was the grandnephew of Harry Watt of Meeker.
Letter: Regulations holding back gas exploration
Enjoy the paper as usual. I especially enjoyed the fact that the county has begun an informational column titled “The County Cubicle.” I believe the dialogue will be very useful.
Letter: MD Association sets fundraising record
Just a short note to the community on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We have been collecting money for Jerry’s Kids since 2003. Nationally, most departments fill the boot on Labor Day weekend. We tried that our first year and only made $525.
Rain fails to dampen celebratory spirits in county events
It was a big weekend on both ends of the county. Meeker celebrated the 125th anniversary of Range Call, making this year’s event even bigger than usual. While Rangely celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with kids’ activities in Elks Park and fireworks at Kenney Reservoir.
New director named for sheepdog trials
MEEKER I One year away from its 25th anniversary, the sheepdog trials will have a new director. But the title isn’t going far. It will stay in the family. Ellen Nieslanik, who has been the director of the Meeker Classic for the past six years, is transitioning out of the[Read More…]
Classifieds: July 8, 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]
Bone marrow transplant for Crawford
MEEKER I Danny Crawford, brother of Stanley Crawford, Kelly Crawford and Kim Dodds of Meeker and son of Patsy Porter of Mesquite, Nev., is having a bone marrow transplant.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is the Rio Blanco Woolgrowers Association. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Fairfield Center sees grand opening
JUNE 22, 1974: Organizers call event a great success Editor’s note: The Fairfield Center in Meeker was dedicated and there was a public open house June 22, 1974. The following story was published in the July 4, 1974, edition of the Herald Times. It was a day (and a night)[Read More…]
Letter: Board should explain reasons for Pfau firing
I am asking a few questions on the recent dismissal of Mr. Doug Pfau. It still is very unclear to several members of this community and myself after I recently talked with a board member and Mr. Doug Pfau himself. Both sides are not able to disclose information because of[Read More…]
Stepping into Bakery is fun
It is 6 in the morning, and there are already people at The Bakery to get their cup of coffee and fresh-baked doughnut. Dave Steffen has been there for several hours baking all of the bread, rolls, doughnuts and sweet rolls. Enid, his wife, waits on the customers when they[Read More…]
