MEEKER I Pursuing water rights and looking out for users’ interests at the same time can be a bit of a balancing act. But that’s exactly what the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District is charged to do. The group’s mission is to “maintain and manage its water rights for the[Read More…]
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First tourney tees off Saturday at Meeker course
MEEKER | A three-man scramble Saturday will be the first tournament of the season at the Meeker Golf Course. “It’s a one-day deal, 27 holes,” said Meeker golf pro Jim Cook of the Shelton Welding-sponsored event. The following Saturday is the third annual Tucker Memorial Golf Tournament on May 1,[Read More…]
Beef Club, Sheep and Goat Growers meet
Sheep and Goat Growers: Morgan called the April 5 meeting to order. Taylor called roll and no minutes were read. Mason reported that we have $412.76 after we paid for advertising the jackpot. April 6 will be officer training at 5 p.m. We went over how to pick lambs and[Read More…]
Clearing the air: Residents question issues around water storage study efforts
Yellow Jacket board, property owners call meeting ‘productive’ MEEKER I Some questions were answered, some weren’t. But concerned landowners accomplished one of their main goals — they got a face-to-face meeting with members of the board of directors of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District.
Town turns down homeowner request
MEEKER I Homeowners along Sulphur Creek Road who will be affected by the forthcoming roundabout entrance into the new school, recreation center and fairgrounds, asked the town to build a parking area along the street in front of their properties. The board rejected the request for several reasons.
Classifieds: April 22, 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]
Opinion: Grandmother of assault victim seeks justice, closure
Nadine Grinstead of Meeker thought the day was finally here. The day when she would see justice served. But she will have to wait a little longer.
Speed racer…
MEEKER | In his first season of racing, former Meeker High School student Brady Nay placed sixth at a national snowmobiling event in March in Lake Geneva, Wis. “I did all right,” said Nay, who is a senior at Grand Valley High School in Parachute.
Meeker Locals
Happy birthday this week to Bif Burge, Harlie Dodds, Jon Burnell, April 17; Sam Burnell, April 18; Jacob Smith, April 19; Kirstofer Borchard, Evelyn Metzger and Kenzie Turner, April 20; Regan Mobley, April 21. Happy anniversary this week to Mark and Julie Cook, April 19; Ron and Bobbie Leeper, April[Read More…]
No snow this time for MHS tracksters
MEEKER I This past weekend, the Meeker High School Track and Field team traveled to Grand Junction for their second meet of the season, hosted by Palisade High School. This time, the weather cooperated.
Loose Ends: Lessons from library
It is a good thing that the small-town library of my youth didn’t turn over their regular overdue book offenders list to the local constabulary. I used the library daily, often losing track of the materials checked out in my name.
Meeker, Rangely peewee wrestlers compete
MEEKER I The annual Casey Turner Memorial peewee wrestling tournament will be Saturday at Meeker High School, with the morning session beginning at 9. Meeker peewee wrestlers have competed in three tournaments so far this season, including a tournament in Hayden last Saturday, in preparation of hosting their own this[Read More…]
