Longtime Meeker rancher Bart Strang, 81, died Dec. 3, 2009, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. Stephen Bartow “Bart” Strang was born on June 7, 1928, in New Hope, Pa., to Stephen B. Strang and Ellen (Lathrop) Strang. Bart spent his early years in Bucks County, Pa., and at the age of 8 moved withElk Creek Ranch is a premier fly-fishing and hunting club outside Meeker, Colorado. An eight-person Rio Blanco county jury also found that Wheeler's company Elk Creek Operations, LLC had breached its management contract when it failed to collect $872,013.19 in assessments from Wheeler's development company Elk Creek Ranch Development Company.Rio Blanco Herald Times — PUBLIC NOTICE. A public hearing has been scheduled for January 23, 2024, at 7:00 pm at the Meeker Town Hall, 345 Market Street, to consider a request by: Family Dollar Stores of Colorado INC, for a Retail Beer and Wine License, at 184 Market Street, Meeker Colorado. Beth Ridgeway. Liquor Clerk. Published: January 4 ...Special to the Herald White River Agency, Colorado.June 1, 1879 Sir: I note that in your "exceptions" to my property returns, fourth quarter 1878, just received, you call my attention to circular letter No. 26, October 1878, to the effect that strict compliance will be required with what this circular demands. So I now respectfullyVandalism reported…. The children's park located close to the Meeker School Administration Building has a plaque giving credit to those entities that helped make this park possible. That stone plaque is countersunk in a log at the entrance and has been vandalized again by parties unknown. Your Meeker Lions Club is in the process of cleaning ...Lived in: Meeker CO, West Palm Beach FL. Relatives ... Amy Orris. Meeker High School (1985 - 1989). Meeker, CO ... Rio Blanco Herald Times - Tue, 13 Oct ...Aug. 13, 1932 ~ Nov. 22, 2021 It is with great sadness the Purkey family and the entire Meeker community mourn the passing of lifelong Meeker resident Bryce Purkey. Bryce was known throughout the Meeker and surrounding area for his generous nature, giving his time, money, and other resources to any and everyone, friend orMEEKER | Meeker's newest elected trustees, Kathleen Sizemore, Charles Day and Jessica Browning swore their oaths of office Tuesday, April 16 during the board's regular meeting. Following eight years as trustee, including one term as mayor pro-tem, Travis Day stepped into the position of mayor, following Kent Borchard's term. Borchard praised the board's effective collaborationRio Blanco County Commissioners heard updates from multiple departments this week including the Clerk and Recorder, Treasurer and Assessor. DEPARTMENT UPDATES RBC Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell said her department was collecting ballots for the recall election and preparing for upcoming primaries. 617 ballots had been turned in by Tuesday morning. Voting centers are openNiki Turner Photo If you missed the news brief in last week's paper or the social media posts, the "big booms" last Friday were three test shots of the Brickey family's Civil War-era replica cannon on Main Street. The Brickeys (Steve, Steve Sr. and grandson SJ are pictured) plan to use the ...Obits up to 1949. Obits from 1950-2000. Obits from 2001-Present. The building that holds the Rio Blanco Herald Times as of 2019. Learn more about the Meeker Herald timeshere! Any questions or feedback for this website can be sent to [email protected] or [email protected] or (970)878-5911. Created by: Meeker Public Library.Jul 6, 2013 · MEEKER | The appeal of a small town and the availability of outdoor activities played a major role in Dale and Jill Dunbar’s decision to set up home in Meeker. Fifty years ago, Dale, who was born in Durango, Colo., moved to Meeker. Jill was born in Tustin, Calif. They will be celebrating the 29thTown and WREA begin installation of 130 LED downtown outdoor street lighting luminaires. It's been a long time coming, but with the replacement of the downtown street light fixtures, Meeker is one step closer to being "dark sky-friendly." (Left) The old fixtures cast an eerie green glow on night photos. (Right) The new LED fixtures.A goofy article in the The Sydney Morning Herald reports that scratching the back of your leg might stall the urge to run to the bathroom. A goofy article in the The Sydney Morning...MEEKER I The Watt family gathered for a reunion on the Fourth of July to celebrate generations of family and fun. They entered a float in the parade, decorated with larger-than-life pictures of Tom Watt, Liz and their children. Tom was born in Norwood, Colo., in 1909. Liz was born in the old Fort CollinsUPDATE: On Thursday, April 18, The Denver Post announced that this year's entire Ride the Rockies event has been canceled due to "lack of interest." MEEKER | Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th amidst the stunning landscapes of northwest Colorado.Meeker School District's Emergency Operations Plan is intended to address these emergencies. The plan and supporting documents can be found on the homepage of the school district's website: www.meeker.k12.co.us. Annual review of the plan occurs by the district's safety team and employees are continually updated and trained on the Standard ...Special to the Herald Times. James C. Byrd Dec. 16, 1946 ~ Jan. 17, 2020 James C. Byrd, affectionately known as JByrd, passed away on Jan. 17, 2020, in Meeker, Colorado, after a long battle with cancer. JByrd was born on Dec. 16, 1946, in Leesburg, Missouri, to James Cordell Byrd and Agnes Byrd King. He grew up in Leesburg,Editor's note: A cornerstone of each year's Range Call celebration is the re-enactment of the Meeker Massacre. The pageant was first presented in 1938 and has undergone considerable changes over the years as can be seen from this story, published in the July 4, 1968 edition of the Meeker Herald: RBC I Mrs. Weaver BarrettMoney is not the goal, time is. How much is your time worth? So many people give away too much of their time for extra cash. Money is not the goal, time is. How much is your time w...by Special to the Herald Times on September 6, 2023. Special to the Herald Times Author; More in Rangely: CNCC to dedicate new soccer field April 26 in Rangely April 17, 2024; ... Our next Marketing Mixology Spotlight is the one-of-a-kind Home.Made in downtown Meeker, Colorado.MEEKER | "It's been truly a blessing to be welcomed by the community. I haven't been here in 10 years, and I feel like I never left" said Hector Peralta, owner of Tacos El Rey, one of the latest places to grab food in Meeker. ... The Rio Blanco County Republican Party will host two meet-the-candidate forums this week. 2 days ago. View on ...Dog owners and their neighbors should know the laws and codes regarding barking, dogs at large, and what to do when there's a problem. MEEKER | Since the stay-at-home orders during the COVID-19 pandemic, noise complaints due to barking dogs have increased according to Meeker Animal Control Officer Laurel Haney. Because more of the population has an office at home, they are more prone to ...Jul 13, 2022 · RBC | Discussion of expanding Lake Avery — aka Big Beaver Reservoir – has been going on since shortly after its construction, Area Wildlife Manager Bill deVergie of Colorado Parks and Wildlife told a packed room at Smoking River Brewing Co. Tuesday. White River Alliance organized the presentation to discuss upcoming plans for the reservoir.Are you looking for a reliable source of information about recent deaths in the Melbourne area? Look no further than the Melbourne Sun Herald death notices. The first step in acces...Pictured is the front page of the Feb. 1 edition of the Herald Times newspaper, which may pursue a nonprofit operating model after community donors stepped in to keep it operating.MEEKER | Dr. Kevin Borchard continues to see high demand for his skilled surgical techniques and extensive fellowship training. Patients travel from all over the country to Meeker, Colorado, for his specialized orthopedic services. Because of this, Colorado Advanced Orthopedics, Sports Medicine, and Spine (CAO) continues to grow exponentially with outstanding patient outcomes.When Mantle got out of the Army in 1919, he decided to homestead a nice, quiet spot in Hell's Canyon in northwestern Colorado, in an area few others were brave or tough enough to tackle. There, he thought, he and his heirs could live peacefully, and so he began his operation.Born May 23, 1957, to Kenneth James (Jim) and Leota Laura (Jaeger) Cook in Brush, Colorado, the family later moved to Meeker when Jim and Leota purchased the Meeker Herald May 23, 1957 ~ Nov. 17, 2022 Michael Cook passed away Nov. 17, 2022, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker, Colorado, from complications of ALS.Niki Turner Photo If you missed the news brief in last week's paper or the social media posts, the "big booms" last Friday were three test shots of the Brickey family's Civil War-era replica cannon on Main Street. The Brickeys (Steve, Steve Sr. and grandson SJ are pictured) plan to use the ...Apr 24, 2024 · April 6, 1950 ~ April 2, 2024 Kay was born to C.W. (Bill) and Nancy Brennan on April 6, 1950, and departed from this life at her home on April 2, 2024, just four days before her 74th birthday. Kay fought a six-month battle with cancer, and the cancer demon had to fight one hellN. C. MEEKER, Indian Agent. HON. E.A. HAYT, Commissioner of Indian Affairs, Washington, D.C. White River Agency, Colorado June 13, 1879. Sir: One of the lenses of our field-glass unsoldered and is lost, and the other is loose. It was never first rate, and it is old. I therefore ask to get this old one repaired, at a cost not exceeding $5.• The physical address of the Buford School is 42600 County Rd. 17, not 40905 County Rd. 17 according to the Rio Blanco County Assessor's Office. • In last week's Editor's Column, District 3 County Commissioner Candidate Callie Scritchfield was inadvertently referred to by her previous surname — Hendrickson. The HT regrets the errors.July 20, 1944 ~ Jan. 2, 2024 Mark Hamilton Sheridan, 79, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, in his home in Aguila, Arizona. A devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend, his kindness and humor touched all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring.Special to the Herald Times. Comments are closed. Dec. 20, 1942 ~ May 2, 2022 Lonnie Shults — husband, father, papa, cowboy and rancher — passed away Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Meeker, Colorado. A lifelong rancher, Lonnie started his life’s journey on Dec. 20, 1942, with his parents Winnie and Ivo and big sister Lo Ann. He ...October 8, 2021 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled. Obituaries; ... 1943 ~ Aug. 21, 2023 Robert F. Fey, 79, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Aug. 21, 2023, at the John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the husband of Karen R. Fey. Bob was a true businessman who worked hard.By Niki Turner and Susan Greene | Special to the Herald Times Editor's note: This is part one of a two-part collaboration between The Colorado Independent and The Rio Blanco Herald Times. We will post the second part tomorrow, Nov. 8. This week's Editor's Column addresses the pursuit of this story, which is not ourYou can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations online 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 email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker.DAYS GONE BY - April 11th, 2024. Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago After spending the winter at San Diego, California, and vicinity, Sam Martin is home again much improved in health. Glenwood is already in the field for an old-fashioned Fourth of July celebration. Game Warden Goodell caused the arrest of Oscar Collins at Basalt a [Read More ...NIKI TURNER photo Thirty-one Meeker Elementary School first through fifth graders competed in the school's annual spelling bee on Thursday, Feb. 8. This year's spelling bee champion is fifth-grader Samantha Patton. The words presented were from the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee and were available to students to study and practice before the competition.RBC | "I want to know if we are just going to have lip service to private property rights, or if we are going to support them," said Kathleen Kelley, lifetime Meeker resident and landowner seeking board approval for what her family considers to be the most beneficial use of the land operated and owned by her family for more than 80 years. She expressed frustration and anger during her ...Onea learned the legal end of sales contracts first hand. This served Onea well in his later career in business, including Grand Junction, Meeker and all over the state as a real estate agent, broker and owner with many sales agents under him. Onea moved to …Robert F. Fey Sept. 15, 1943 ~ Aug. 21, 2023 Robert F. Fey, 79, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Aug. 21, 2023, at the John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the husband of Karen R. Fey. Bob was a true businessman who worked hard. As a [Read More…] Obituaries.At least two other Colorado towns rival Dinosaur in per capita retail cannabis outlets. Moffat in south-central Colorado boasts four marijuana stores in a town and surrounding area of just 818 people, due to a massive cannabis growing operation. Sedgwick is another border town that has banked on weed, with three stores and a population of 172.Special to the Herald Times. Comments are closed. Ruth Arlene Henne Waite, 67, formerly of Meeker, passed away June 19, 2012, in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born in Perth Amoy, N.J. on May 6, 1945, to George and Irene Godden Henne. She married Ronald Wayne Lone on Nov. 2, 1964, and together they had three children. They later divorced.You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations online 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 email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker.Special to the Herald Times. Comments are closed. Robert F. Fey Sept. 15, 1943 ~ Aug. 21, 2023 Robert F. Fey, 79, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on Aug. 21, 2023, at the John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. He was the husband of Karen R. Fey. Bob was a true businessman who worked hard. As a native Iowan Bob was in.Our History. The first newspaper in what would later become Rio Blanco County was born in Meeker, Colorado on August 15, 1885. Mr. James Lyttle was an Irish immigrant who had worked at a newspaper in Leadville, Colorado. He must have liked the work, because he purchased some basic equipment in 1883 from a defunct paper in Kokomo (near Leadville.)Aug. 16, 1939 ~ March 28, 2024 Thomas R. (Tom) Cook, 84, passed away at the Veteran's Community Living Center in Rifle, Colorado, on March 28, 2024, after a battle with lung cancer. Tom was born on Aug. 16, 1939, in Yuma, Colorado, to Robert James and Daisy (Smith) Cook. He was the 12th ofAddress of the District: 351 7th Street, Meeker, CO 81641 District Email: [email protected] Published: March 22, 2018 Rio Blanco Herald Times | MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 Board of Education Regular Meeting 555 Garfield Street Meeker, CO 81641 March 26, 2018 – 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2.MEEKER | After 40 distinguished years in law enforcement, Meeker Police Chief Phil Stubblefield will retire on April 2 after three years, almost to the day (April 18, 2017), in that position. While chief of police is one of the great zeniths of law enforcement, Stubblefield’s career has been eclectic to say the least. EnteringJoseph and Laura met as students at Colorado Christian University in Lakewood. They lived in Meeker from 1997 through 2004. The Cardiles returned to Meeker at the end of June for Joseph to be the pastor of New Creation Church.Joseph is the pastor at New Creation Church and works part-time at Watt's Ranch Market.Apr 24, 2024 · Special to the Herald Times. John Moffitt, Post Commander of the American Legion Post 0074 in Meeker at the Rose Hill Cemetery in Rifle, Colorado on April 14. Moffitt volunteered to take care of Chaplain duties for the Special Forces Association Rocky Mountain Chapter 4-24 during a Remembrance Ceremony for a fallen member of the 10th Special ...An aerial view of Sleepy Cat during the Wix years. STEVE WIX courtesy photo. Take a quick look through the Meeker Herald archives from the 1960s to the early 2000s, and there’s a good chance you’ll come across a reference to Sleepy Cat.. From birthday celebrations to weddings, reunions, retirements, seminars, retreats, Sunday dinners, and …The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications is 5 p.m. Friday, April 1, 2022. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market St. Applications must be received, not postmarked, by April 1, 2022. The Freeman E. Fairfield Charitable Trust is establishedDec. 20, 1946 - Aug. 4, 2023 Scott M. Balcomb passed away at his home on Friday, Aug. 4, 2023, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on Dec. 20, 1946, in Boulder, Colorado, Scott was raised in Meeker and Glenwood Springs. He graduated from Glenwood Springs High School and wentJanuary 31, 2024 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled Public Notices PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Meeker Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on Monday, February 12, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Lauren Martin, Lot 9 & B, Block 5, Town of Meeker also known at 353 Park Avenue.By Bill Ekstrom CSU Extension Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Drought really is a tough one this year for ranchers but also home owners and turf managers. Consider we currently are under 50 percent of our yearly moisture. In fact, in the last 30 days we have received just .06 inches of precipitation. TheMEEKER — Possibly the best small-town recreation center in Colorado, the Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) opened its doors one year ago on Jan. 12, 2008. Those visiting the center frequently make comments such as, "I can't believe we have this in Meeker," "This is better than the recreation center where we live (Centennial, Colo.)," andTrae Kennedy joined the 100 wins club with his win over Moffat County on Tuesday. 2. Meeker added 44 pins to their varsity pins count this weekend, bringing their regular season total to 250. 3. Meeker wrestled 539 varsity matches this season, and won 362 of them for a winning percentage of 67. ... Special to the Herald Times. Comments are ...“When we said a small town in Colorado called Meeker, they said they have a friend who attends a ‘dog thing’ there.” That is the type of publicity this event brings, and Gus has conversations like this a couple times every year. Gus and Christine have played host to many participants, spectators and friends of the trials.MEEKER | The track team kicked off a weekend full of meets Friday at Coal Ridge for their annual invitational. Placing in the top six at Coal Ridge: The girls 4x100 meter relay took fourth place. The team members are Ellie Hossack, Jayde Turner, Adi Selle and Ainsley Selle. The men's 4x100 placed third withFirm Foundation Childcare open house Feb. 18 MEEKER | Firm Foundation Childcare (FFC) is hosting an open house on Sunday, Feb. 18 from 2-4 p.m. at 1032 Jennifer Dr. in Meeker. Firm Foundation Childcare (FFC) is a large childcare Center caring for children 6 weeks to 7 years old in beautiful Meeker, Colorado. Our FFC. MEEKER | Throughout Volunteer Appreciation MoHalifax Herald Obituaries are a valuable Like the Herald Times's page, or become a follower on Twitter to comment online on articles and photos! Please send birthday greetings, anniversary wishes and other local social news to [email protected] or mail information to P.O. Box 720, Meeker, CO 81641. Meeker School District's Emergency Operations Plan is intended t Address of the District: 351 7th Street, Meeker, CO 81641 District Email: [email protected] Published: March 22, 2018 Rio Blanco Herald Times | MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1 Board of Education Regular Meeting 555 Garfield Street Meeker, CO 81641 March 26, 2018 - 7:00 p.m. 1. Call to Order and Roll Call 2.July 20, 1944 ~ Jan. 2, 2024 Mark Hamilton Sheridan, 79, passed away on Jan. 2, 2024, in his home in Aguila, Arizona. A devoted husband, father, grandpa and friend, his kindness and humor touched all who knew him. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring. See results here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/3592...
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