Month: June 2015
Classifieds: June 25, 2015
Ads for 06/25/15 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! 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[Read More…]
Properly preserve foods for fair
RBC I It is time to start thinking about preserved foods exhibits for the Rio Blanco County Fair in July. There is nothing a fair judge enjoys more than awarding ribbons to exhibits, but nothing is more disappointing than being unable to do so because there is no way to[Read More…]
History Colorado taking grant applications
RBC I History Colorado is announcing the second grant application deadline of 2015 for its nationally recognized historic preservation grants program, the State Historical Fund.
Meeker Dodgers win Little League title
MEEKER I The Meeker Dodgers won the Colorado River Valley Little League Majors Boys’ championship in Rifle last week, capping off a 20-3, rain-soaked season.
Obituary: Wallace Edward ‘Scotty’ Scott
Wallace Edward ‘Scotty’ Scott, 69, passed away peacefully with his wife, Penny, at his side on Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Meeker, Colo.
Trans-Pacific Partnership could kick off new boom
RBC I Rifle, Colo., a quintessential Western energy boomtown, has fallen on hard times. High natural gas prices spurred a drilling boom in the surrounding Piceance Basin in the early 2000s. Then, in 2008, prices crashed due to an oversupply of natural gas in the North American market, and Rifle[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to those who provided comfort
Dear Editor: We would like to thank everyone who provided comfort during the loss of our husband, father, grandfather, and friend.
Rangely celebrates Flag Day…
Young Timers BBQ June 26
MEEKER I On June 26, the Meeker Young Timers will hold a barbecue at 6:30 p.m. in Meeker Town Park.
Colorado NFIB head says: New water rules not good for state
RBC I The White House on Friday approved an Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers’ rule that could give the agencies vast new power over water. The impact of this will be felt by every farmer and rancher in Colorado who happens to have a farm pond or[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Sometimes longshots win; vote for Sanders
Dear Editor: Gandhi said, “First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win.” He might have been talking about Bernie Sanders’ run for president.