The family requests memorial donations to be made to the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 1122 Garfield St., Meeker, CO 81641. Special to the Herald Times Comments are closed.Nov. 18, 1949 ~ June 26, 2023 Nolan Layton was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Aspen, Colorado. He was the son and first child of George and Doris (Smallwood) Layton of Meeker, Colorado. He grew up on the Layton ranch, 3614 County Road 4 in Meeker, helping with farming and ranching. Nolan graduated from MeekerSpecial to the Herald Times. Comments are closed. kim ekstrom photo Meeker Fire and Rescue was paged at 6:18 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 9 for a fire on a porch on County Rd. 36. “We arrived to heavy smoke and fire with extension into the house. The fire was knocked down within a few minutes, but the fire had extended into the attic.by Special to the Herald Times on September 27, 2023. Special to the Herald Times Author; More in Obituaries: Death Notice: Ila C. Sturgeon ... please send donations to the Mountain States Legal Foundation through Grant Mortuary at P.O. Box 333, Meeker, CO 81641. Tags: Obituaries, Sturgeon. Special to the Herald Times. …Serving the citizens of Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885. Log in; E-Edition. Archives; News. Classifieds; County; Days Gone By; ... Special to the Herald Times Author; More in County: Mormon cricket update April 10, 2024; Wolf depredation reported in Grand, Jackson counties April 10, ...4 days ago · Serving Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885. Independently-owned and operated. 100% locally-sourced, 100% community-supported journalism.Meeker has been waiting what feels like ages for something new to fill the old Pizza Hut building at 390 Market St., and I am ecstatic to report that the wait is nearly over. ... Special to the Herald Times. Tags: Little Bear Cafe, Restaurants. Special to the Herald Times. ... Come say hi! @ht.1885. View on Instagram. @ht.1885 • Follow The ...William Turner passed away unexpectedly at Denver Health Hospital on February 22, 2015, following complications from a fall. William Dee Turner was born in Muskogee, Okla., on Sept 11, 1939, the oldest son of Maxine and Chuck Enterline. He was graduated from Rangely High School in 1958 and immediately joined the United States Army. HeTown 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.Rio Blanco Herald Times — COUNTY WINTER ROAD CLOSURES. The following county roads will be closed on Monday, November 27, 2023. The barricades will remain up throughout the winter season. ... Rio Blanco Herald Times — MEEKER SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-1. Board of Education Regular Meeting. 555 Garfield Street. Meeker, CO 81641. November 27, 2023 ...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 ...Are you an aspiring writer looking to gain exposure and recognition for your work? Look no further than the Newnan Times Herald. With its wide readership and esteemed reputation, g...See results here: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/359229-2/rio-blanco-county/Harry “Tuck” Alva Tucker, Jr. Aug. 2, 1915~Feb. 11, 2009 Ninty-three-year-old Harry “Tuck” Alva Tucker, Jr., from Meeker, Colo., passed away Feb. 11, 2009, surrounded by family and the angels of the Hospice Center at the Veteran’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. Harry was born to Harry Alva Sr. and Hazel Tebeau Tucker, Aug. 2,MEEKER — The Meeker resident who died after being shot by a police officer March 28 had cocaine and methamphetamine in his system, according to the autopsy. Chris Boudreaux, 35, was shot by Lt. Glenn Wilson after the officer responded to a domestic disturbance call at Valley Motel, the business Boudreaux co-owned. According …BY J.B. Sullivan, Ph.D and John Taylor Valdez Special to the Herald Times Words strike like bullets. Words can call for peace. But can words heal old wounds? Can they truly change the world? One hundred and forty-four years ago in a mostly forgotten canyon in Northern Colorado, words turned to action. Those words meantAug. 31, 1917 ~ Nov. 26, 2020 After a long and fulfilling life, Ethel Starbuck died at the age of 103 at the Walbridge Wing in Meeker on Nov. 26, 2020. Ethel was born on Aug. 31, 1917, to Arthur Mark Stone and Ada Alice Bell Stone. When Arthur died of tuberculosis five years later,By Kris CaseySpecial to the Herald Times Thirty-one Barone Middle School eighth graders traveled to Mesa University on Saturday, March 9, to compete in the Western Slope Regional History Day competition. Each student qualified after competing in our local competition in early February. Every year the eighth-grade students are tasked with researching and developing aServing the citizens of Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885. Log in; E-Edition. Archives; News. ... 2024 by Special to the Herald Times 0 comments. County; NW Colo. Energy Initiative will seek community input. MEEKER | Matt Solomon, representing the Northwest Colorado Energy Initiative, gave a brief presentation to Meeker trustees on ...Special to the Herald Times. Comments are closed. On June 4, 2013, Angelo Thomas Theos left the quiet little town of Meeker, Colo., to be with God. Angelo was born in Craig, Colo., on Jan. 14, 2006, to Molly Turner Theos and Thomas “Willie” Theos. They brought Angelo home to an excited big brother, Sheridan. From the very beginning, Angelo ...MEEKER | A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney will be hosted by the Meeker Public Library on Wednesday, Dec. 13 from 2-5 p.m. Volunteer attorneys will answer questions and explain the process and procedure for all areas of Colorado civil law, including family law, property law, probate law, collections, appeals, landlord-tenant ...F. Joseph Fennessy JR. # 10477, Attorney for Personal Representative, PO Box 1518, Meeker CO 81641, 970 878 4783. Robert John Lanstrum, Personal Representative, 206 Market St, Meeker CO 81641, 970 878 3141. Publish: March 17, 24 and 31, 2011 Rio Blanco Herald Times.Rangely History. Rangely is a young town as towns in Colorado go. It was not incorporated until 1947. The first paved roads did not make it to Rangely for another decade. However, people take pride in the community, and our senior citizens recall with pleasure and nostalgia how their lives were in the early days.She was 61. A celebration of Barbie’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, at the Church of Christ, 904 3rd St. in Meeker. Barbara Jean Lyke was born the daughter of Mickey and Janet (Richardson) Lyke on Aug. 10, 1962, in Meeker, Colorado. Shortly after her birth, Barbie’s father passed away suddenly.Rio Blanco Herald Times — Board of County Commission ers of. Rio Blanco County, Colorado. Rio Blanco County Annex. 17497 State Highway 64. Rangely, Colorado 81648. ... Rio Blanco Herald Times — Town of Meeker Planning Commission. Monday, February 26, 2024. 7:00 P.M. ~ Town Hall. 345 Market Street, Meeker, CO. I. Call to Order. II. Pledge of ...He was born at Meeker, Colo., on March 13, 1917, to James and Anne Carbrey Delaney, and grew up on the family's ranch on the lower White River. He was graduated William Robert “Bob” Delaney March 13, 1917 ~ Aug. 2, 2008 Robert Delaney, 91, died Aug. 2, 2008, at his home near Glenwood Springs.Thomas B. Titus Sept. 30, 1965 - Sept. 12, 2008 Tom passed quietly from this Earth Friday, Sept. 12, 2008, in a Denver hospital from injuries received in a motorcycle accident. Tom is survived by his wife Ann and Keta his faithful companion of Meeker; his parents Robert and Eleanor Titus of Florence; his brotherLinda was born on March 17, 1946, in Washington, D.C., to Herman and Martha Gatling. Linda was a flight attendant for Pan American. She was a secretary for a law firm in Meeker. She also enjoyed her membership in the Meeker P.E.O. Sisterhood. On March 20, 1982, Linda married Joe Holeyfield.MEEKER | There are five people — three incumbents and two challengers — vying for three open seats on the Town of Meeker's board of trustees, and two people — a former trustee and a former county attorney — running for mayor on the town's April 7 ballot.. The Herald Times is hosting a candidate forum at the Meeker Public Library on Friday, March 13 at 6 p.m. that's open to the ...Joseph 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.The Herald Times, Meeker, Colorado. 4,973 likes · 909 talking about this · 37 were here. 138 years of community history, 100% powered by community supporters. The Herald Times | Meeker COMEEKER | Gary and Relda Coulter of Meeker are grateful to live in a small town where they know nearly everyone and where family members are close at hand. Gary was born in Meeker and Relda joined him here in 1963, sharing their wedding vows on Nov. 23, 1963 — the day after President JohnThe Meeker Summer Rodeo Series is happy to announce the 6th year of the weekly summer rodeos. The summer of 2021 was a great year for the Summer Rodeo, with a record number of spectators who came on a weekly basis to enjoy the rodeo, 10 weeks in a row! ... Our supporter base includes 30 businesses and individual donors which came together to ...Pioneers Medical Center is a community-based healthcare facility serving Meeker and the White River Valley of Northwest Colorado since 1950. With one of the most highly trained teams of medical professionals along the Western Slope of Colorado, PMC offers a full spectrum of healthcare services to patients in the region, including hospital ...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 CollinsSince 1984, a dedicated group of volunteers have provided help to victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse, tragic circumstances, and more through the Safehouse, Inc. nonprofit organization in Meeker. Read about their valiant efforts in Meeker over the last 40 years in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.Sept. 7, 1933 ~ Oct. 15, 2022 Charles Edwin Brown (Charlie Brown), 89, of Meeker, Colorado passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on Sept. 7, 1933, Charlie, was the youngest son of Walter M. and Mary R. Brown and with his two brothers and three sisters grewThe Operation Christmas Child's mission statement is "to provide God's love in a tangible way to children in need around the world, to share the good news of Jesus Christ." The Shoebox Ministry was in full swing Nov. 13-20. Emmanuel Baptist Church was once again the collection site for the Meeker area, as local peopleThe Powell Park lands has changed hands several times and according to the RBC Assessor's office, is owned (2023) by the BW Ranches LLC. At this point in time, things get fuzzy for the brand LO7 ownership. In the 1914 Colorado Brand Book, E.O. Lloyd was still the registered owner of the brand.... Meeker, CO 81641, PH 970-878-9040 or [email protected]. Copyright © 2024 Meeker School District Re1. All rights reserved. Powered By ...The Rio Blanco Herald Times is the weekly newspaper serving Northwest Colorado including Meeker, Rangely and Dinosaur, Colorado. The Rio Blanco Herald Times publishes each Thursday and has served the region for more than 135 years.Most of the Meeker businesses would close during the Friday afternoon games before the field got lights." Keith was awarded a full athletic scholarship to Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University in Fort Collins) in 1949, then "went into the U.S. Air Force and in 1951 and '52, played for the Sherman, Texas, USAF team."MEEKER | "We've always believed that good land management meant resilience, and my father always preached the highest and best use," said lifelong Meeker resident, high school teacher and landowner Kathleen Kelley in response to a recent surge of public interest about a proposed solar farm on her family property.The "White River Valley Solar Project," would utilize a total of 1,400 ...The Meeker Cowboys went four out of six in the dual tournament last weekend in Green River, Wyoming. "Overall it was a good weekend," began head coach JC Watt, "the tournament was competitive and that is how you get better." At 215 pounds Judd Harvey was the Cowboys' top performer. Pinning his way through theSpecial 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.New banners at the west entrance to Meeker, additions to increase comfort and usability of the downtown parklets, custom-designed bike racks throughout town, and a plan to highlight the community’s pet-friendly activities via an Instagram campaign and a 2024 calendar, are some of the completed and ongoing community projects developed …Bailey is our first Marketing Mixology partner and we are excited to help her promote this fun event along with the Meeker Colorado Chamber of Commerce! Bailey and Real Estate West will host the second annual Easter Egg Hunt March 25th-29th. ... 🍀 Happy St. Patrick's Day from the Herald Times! 🍀 According to the Census Bureau, over 31 ...MEEKER | 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 collaborationMay 7, 1936 ~ April 19, 2023 Herbert Eugene Hughley of Meeker, Colorado, passed away peacefully at St. Mary’s Medical Center in Grand Junction, Colorado, on Wednesday, April 19, at the age of 86. Herb was born to Ayotte and Adelaide Hughley in Roseville, Minnesota, on May 7, 1936. He grew up in the Roseville area andBy 1901 Gilson Asphaultum Co. owned 300 claims. That was the majority control of all the Gilsonite in the world. The company also bought up mining claims in Rio Blanco County for over $100,000. That was serious money in 1901. It is believed one of the purchases included the Black Diamond coal mine above Meeker.Special to the Herald Times. As Childhood Bereavement Changemaker in partnership with Judi’s House/JAG Institute Special to the HT MEEKER | HopeWest is one of 11 grief-centered organizations selected by Judi’s House/JAG Institute to participate in the 2024 Childhood Bereavement Changemaker program to build capacity for data …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 ...Located at the Meeker United Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave., the food bank is staffed by faithful volunteers from the church. To access food, contact the church 970-878-5904 and someone will meet you to assist. You may know that the Food Bank of the Rockies comes to Meeker once a month, but it is completely separate from the Meeker Food Pantry.Community raises $20,000 in four days to help save the Herald October 19, 2023 RBC | Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, which owns Colowyo Mine and the Craig Station power plant, announced Thursday that the 427-megawatt Unit 1 will close by the end of 2025; and the 410-megawatt Unit 2 and the 448-megawatt Unit 3 will close by 2030.Mayor Pro Tem Travis Day led the first meeting of 2024 for the Meeker Board of Trustees. The board certified the mill levy for 2024, noting that with the changes passed by the legislature in special session, anticipated property tax revenue was reduced by about $23K. Meeker Chamber of Commerce Director Stephanie Hanson updated trusteesLongtime 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 withOn Feb. 25, 2024, at approximately 3:50 p.m. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Communication Center received an inReach SOS activation from a Garmin GPS. The activation was near the Sand Peak area approximately 45 miles northeast of Meeker and accessible by snowmobile only. Garmin GPS received a message that a 38-year-old …Kevin and Kristofer Borchard are owners of Smoking River Brewing Co., which officially opened last week. | LUCAS TURNER PHOTOS; RBC I Crafted in-house with 14 varieties of locally grown hops, the beers on tap at Meeker’s newest social destination, “the brewery,” is a big hit with locals and visitors alike according to owners Kevin and …"It is very important to me to keep a downtown spot from being vacant," Cook said as she gave me the rundown of her move into the location at 590 Main St., Meeker, Colorado. With plans to host workshops and welcome in pop-up shops for other creators to show their wares, it is clear she feels humbled to be able to facilitate this positive ...MEEKER | This past week concluded the Meeker Elementary School Reading Competition! About 80 elementary students participated in the contest. About 80 elementary students participated in the contest. The prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student, with the top three winners per grade receiving prizes.Recently in 2019, the Rio Blanco Herald Times moved from the hugus building back into the building it started in. Since the founding of Meeker, the newspaper has been a vital part of our history. They have always provided citizens with valuable information like what jobs are available or what's happening in the town.Charles Edwin Brown (Charlie Brown), 89, of Meeker, Colorado passed away peacefully on Oct. 15, 2022, surrounded by family and loved ones. Born on Sept. 7, 1933, Charlie, was the youngest son of Walter M. and Mary R. Brown and with his two brothers and three sisters grew up in Meeker where he attended Meeker High School.Aug 2, 2023 · "Jim" James Robert Keenan Sept. 2, 1973—July 6, 2023 Jim Keenan, 49, of Meeker, Colorado, passed away on July 6, 2023. Jim was born in Valentine, Nebraska. He went to Rifle High School and on to Lamar Community College. At the time of his death he was a licensed journeyman electrician with Pine Mountain Electric,MEEKER I "It changes the way people cook, and it changes the way people view food," says one of Meeker's newest store owners, Julianne Belland. ... By Sophia Goedert - Special to the Herald Times. Tags: New Business. Sophia Goedert. Comments are closed. Subscribe Donate. Come say hi! @ht.1885. ... See results here: https://www ...December 19, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled Obituaries: Donald Lee Wise March 4, 1931 ~ Aug. 24, 2011 Donald Lee Wise, 80, of Green River, Wyo. passed away Aug. 24, 2011, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County.Apr 21, 2023 · Anna and Gene were long time residents of Meeker. They also toured several countries ncluding China, Japan, Europe and Mexico. After living in many locations across the United States, they fell in love with their forever home in Meeker, Colorado, in 1985. She will be interred at the Meeker Highland Cemetery next to her beloved husband, Gene.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 hellWildland firefighters from the BLM's White River Field Office in Meeker made state and national news this week for leaving a handwritten note at a home in the path of the East Troublesome Fire in Grand County. Kyle Frary, Landon Smith and Beau Steele of Engine No. 1446 were called out to the fire last Wednesday.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 ofBingo this Saturday, Jan. 27. MEEKER | Come play Bingo, presented by the Rio Blanco County Historical Society, this Saturday at the Heritage Culture Center (517 Park Ave.) Doors open at 6 p.m., games start at 6:30. Meeker Business Rally Jan. 31. MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will host a free Meeker Business Rally on Jan. 31 at the Fairfield Center (200 Main St.) from 4:30-7:30 p.m ...Estimates put the full project cost at $535,000, which would be a severe strain on the school district's budget. Meeker School District is seeking up to $175K to replace outdated lighting at Barone Middle School which they hope to match with their own allocation of $50K. The Town of Rangely's wastewater treatment plant requested $44K to ...The Herald Times has been serving the citizens of Meeker and the White River Valley since 1885. With a rich history and deep roots in the community, the newspaper provides up-to …By Kris CaseySpecial to the Herald Times Thirty-one Barone Middle School eighth graders traveled to Mesa University on Saturday, March 9, to compete in the Western Slope Regional History Day competition. Each student qualified after competing in our local competition in early February. Every year the eighth-grade students are tasked with researching and developing aBY J.B. Sullivan, Ph.D and John Taylor Valdez Special to the Herald Times Words strike like bullets. Words can call for peace. But can words heal old wounds? Can they truly change the world? One hundred and forty-four years ago in a mostly forgotten canyon in Northern Colorado, words turned to action. Those words meantPlease come ride the Streaker. Anyone is welcome to ride, however, first priority is given to seniors and people with medical appointments. Donations for out-of-town trips are appreciated. Rifle — $5, Craig — $5, Grand Junction — $8. Please call Sharon or Judy for a ride at (970) 942-7125.Nov. 18, 1949 ~ June 26, 2023 Nolan Layton was born Nov. 18, 1949, in Aspen, Colorado. He was the son and first child of George and Doris (Smallwood) Layton of Meeker, Colorado. He grew up on the Layton ranch, 3614 County Road 4 in Meeker, helping with farming and ranching. Nolan graduated from Meeker.Entering law enforcement as a deputy for the Emery County Sheriff in Utah, he served there from 1980 to 1984 and was ultimately promoted to detective. From there he came to Meeker, serving first as a patrolman and then becoming a lieutenant in 1985. In 1995, Stubblefield was elected Rio Blanco County Sheriff and served two terms.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 29thFeb 21, 2024 · Seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were app, Richard Glen Carver Dec. 19, 1944 ~ April 23, 2023 Richard Glen Carver, 78, , - Ratification of a Meeker Airport waterline easement and ROW for the Esta, 8. I want to be a part of Meeker’s future. I want to see Meeker grow and f, December 19, 2015 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled Obituaries: Do, RBC | Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola officially announces his 2022 candidacy for re-election. Mazzola , Peg Rector reached out to then-owners of the Meeker Herald, the Troe, A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Holy Family Cathol, Homepage | Rio Blanco Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Range, Special to the Herald Times. Thanks for support of FCA after-prom, MEEKER | In the month of January, Streaker activities were as follo, Mar 13, 2024 · Sandra was born in Meeker, Colorado, to Loren, Rangely History. Rangely is a young town as towns in Colorado go. It w, Town of Meeker Public Works staff have been moving excess s, The next regular meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 9, 202, Charles Edwin Vandiver Dec. 18, 1943 ~ Jan. 11, 2024 Charles Ed, Roland "Red" Leavitt was born in Milton, N.H.,, This Saturday, March 16, Meeker archers will compete at the CO.