The hard truth is that it is time for the United States to adopt more realistic goals in Afghanistan and Pakistan.
County
‘Tis the season for giving cars
This year has been tough on almost everyone because of the economy and the high unemployment.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Grand Junction has a “50,000 club” and is boosting for that number of inhabitants, while Steamboat has hitched its wagon to the star marked “10,000.”
Protect crops from wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding agricultural producers to inspect their fences and enclosures as a precaution to prevent winter damage from wildlife.
Masterworks Mechanical receives grant
The Colorado Office of Economic Development & International Trade (OEDIT) and the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced recently that Masterworks Mechanical, Inc. of Craig has received an existing industry training grant.
Letter: Time running out for Iran
Recently the United Nations International Atomic Energy Agency, who thoroughly investigated the Iranian nuclear development program, concluded Iran is developing nuclear weapons.
Kids can shine as video-journalists
Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting applications for the Youth Ambassador program, sponsored by America’s state parks.
Spread holiday cheer to local businesses Nov. 26
If Black Friday puts you in a “black” mood, and Cyber Monday reminds you of an alien takeover, this is the year to try something new: Small Business Saturday®.
Rio Blanco County food banks stretch to meet needs
While poverty has and will always be a part of the human condition, the number of people in the United States struggling to put food on their tables has increased exponentially during the latest economic downturn.
RBC PP&Kers to perform in Denver
RBC I Several kids from Rio Blanco County participated in the 2011 NFL Punt, Pass & Kick competition at the local level in Meeker and Rangely. The top three placers advanced to the sectional competition held recently in Grand Junction and now two have advanced to the team championship level.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Owing to delay in getting material from the outside, work on the new Catholic church has been suspended till next spring.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, always an abundance of good food and great company, I wish everyone the same.