July, 2008 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Meeker Locals: July 31, 2008

MEEKER — On Sunday morning, a fellow riding a bicycle along County Road 8 called police to report he had been assaulted by a, well, uh, ahem — a donut.

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Looking Back: Whatever happened to the Rio Theater?

Have you ever had an extended conversation with anyone who has spent their entire life here?

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RBC — Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Executive Director Harris Sherman presented the 2007 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Outstanding Operations Awards on July 10 at the COGA Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Strategy Conference held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.

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Makin’ Bacon Swine Club is ready for fair

RANGELY — The Rangely Makin’ Bacon Swine Club held its monthly meeting on July 22. Leader Debbie Smith went over final fair preparations.

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Meeker Recreation Center News: July 31, 2008

n The MRC swimming pool will close early at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1 and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2.

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Town faces up to past, does right thing with powwow

RBC — Meeker has been receiving its share of criticism — some would say deservedly — for its unwelcoming attitude toward outsiders. But it did itself proud last weekend. Based on the number of recent letters to the editor, as well as comments I hear on the street, there must[Read More…]

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Letters to the Editor: July 31, 2008

Dear Editor,

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Let’s hear it for those on the front lines

RBC — After reading the Rocky Mountain News series about abused children, we have decided that the News deserves a pat on the back for at least recognizing the problems that exist in the Denver area, and a slap on the hand for crucifying those who are trying to alleviate[Read More…]

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Area fire contained, 668 acres burned

RBC — More thunderstorms moved through northwest Colorado during the weekend, bringing with them lightning and some precipitation. Northwest Colorado Fire Management crews worked to contain fires in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties and wrapped up a couple fires left over from the previous day. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Department[Read More…]

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County fair open class judging begins today

RBC — Throughout the county there are many talented people and the Rio Blanco County Fair Board hopes you will bring your talent to the county fair.

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Boy dies on Green River

DINOSAUR — A young boy died Sunday after an apparent drowning in the Green River during a rafting trip through Dinosaur National Monument.

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RDH receives $50,000 health care grant

RANGELY — Gov. Bill Ritter announced that the Colorado Rural Health Care Grant Council has awarded just more than $1.9 million in the inaugural round of grants to strengthen health care delivery in Colorado’s rural communities. The Rangely District Hospital received $50,000 to improve its physical plant.

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