Editor’s note: A mix of Rio Blanco County leaders were asked to look ahead to 2009 to identify what they see as the major issues and challenges in their particular field, whether it be education or local government or business. Here are their responses …
Month: January 2009
WW II vet spent lifetime fighting for beliefs
MEEKER — He was part of what has become known as the Greatest Generation. Orval LaBorde, a much-decorated veteran, died Saturday morning. He served in the Marines during World War II.
Overton returns as owner of Meeker Auto Parts
MEEKER | Steve Overton is back in town as owner of Meeker Auto Parts, formerly owned by Bob Coquoz. Steve, who for the past five years has been doing commercial construction in Gilbert, Ariz., used to own the NAPA auto parts store with his brother Doug, from 1982 to 1998.