Local results from the sectional Punt, Pass and Kick competition in Grand Junction: Doak Mantle — 2nd place in the 8-9 boys division Sydnie Main — 2nd place in the 8-9 girls division Sam Nieslanik — 2nd place in the 10-11 boys division Kash Atwood — 4th place in the[Read More…]
Tag: Meeker
Otwell takes over as ‘official’ chamber director
MEEKER I Shondah Otwell’s job description won’t change much, except to remove the word “interim” from her title. Otwell, who has been filling in as temporary executive director of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, was given the position permanently last week.
Streaker Sightings
MEEKER | In October, Streaker activities were as follows: 17 days of Chuckwagon with 54 riders; 299 stops in Meeker, including 58 medical; one rider to Rifle for medical and nine riders for shopping; three riders to Grand Junction for medical and six riders for shopping; seven riders for extra[Read More…]
Hotchkiss denies Meeker league title
MEEKER I Both teams had already qualified for the state playoffs, so the game played in Starbuck Stadium last Friday between the hometown Meeker Cowboys and the Hotchkiss Bulldogs determined the Northwest League championship and home-field advantage in the first round of the playoffs.
Letter: Downtown justice center makes sense
I am a former resident of Meeker and have family that still resides in Meeker. I want to give my opinion of the future of the Meeker Elementary School site. I believe Meeker should think hard about the site of the justice center. I feel that you would see a[Read More…]
Letter: Frances Woolley family says thanks
To all of the friends and family of Frances Woolley, who enjoyed her and helped her these past years of her time in Meeker, we thank you very much! She talked about the visits from friends, health workers, clergy, doctors and nurses. She appreciated the calls and the drop-by visits.
August incidents up over 2008
RBC | During August 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center experienced a 6.2 percent increase in activity compared to August 2008. Total incidents received through the communications center increased to 1,163 in August 2009, up from 1,095 in August 2008. The number of calls for service decreased for the[Read More…]
DOW, landowner offer late season elk hunt
MEEKER | The Colorado Division of Wildlife and a private landowner in the Meeker area are teaming up to offer a special late season cow elk hunting opportunity in late November and December. Six hunters will be selected for this unguided elk hunt on the 2,900 acre Berryman property. Selected[Read More…]
Letter: Is there an age limit for trick-or-treat?
A few days ago, my husband and I were commenting on how nice it’s been in the last few years that Meeker has seen hardly any trouble or minor crimes on Halloween. I can remember a few years back reading in the paper how people were tired of their pumpkins[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 5, 2009 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
Community Visioning meetings scheduled
RBC I The public is invited to attend meetings to learn more about the county’s Community Visioning process. Meetings will be held Nov. 10 in Meeker and Nov. 12 in Rangely to present findings from the initial data collection, review the ongoing Community Visioning process and gather additional feedback. Both[Read More…]
Mexican restaurant to take over former Gary’s Steak House
MEEKER I After closing its doors Aug. 9, Gary’s Steak House and Saloon will reopen … as Fiesta Guadalajara.
