County

Rio Blanco Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Wanted–A good girl, who wishes to attend school, to work for her board. Inquire at the post office. Though he is on his way, the president doesn’t appear to have absolute and definite knowledge as to where he is going.

October 10, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

Colorado’s W.I.C. program can help

RBC I New mothers need to be aware that maintaining a healthy weight is important for both themselves and their babies. Colorado’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program can help.

October 10, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker artwork adorns CNCC’s new Craig campus

MEEKER I The work of three Meeker artists graces the new CNCC facility in Craig. Andy Goettel, Sondra Garcia and Pat Sheeran Daggett were among 13 artists whose submissions were chosen to decorate the new CNCC facility.

October 10, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Editor, you’re doing a fine job

Dear Editor: You don’t need to become “tougher.” I think you’re doing a fine job and I’ve been reading the Herald for decades, Dick Lyttle and Jim and Leota Cook’s watch.

October 8, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Dinosaur Quarry, visitor center open

DINOSAUR I “Fall and winter are quiet seasons at Dinosaur National Monument but there are services available for those who would like to visit,” announced Superintendent Mary Risser. “The new Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall located six miles north of Jensen, Utah, will be open daily, with the[Read More…]

October 8, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

DAR meeting in Craig Saturday

RBC | The Augusta Wallihan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Craig VFW post.

October 7, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Western Slope College Fair Oct. 9

RBC I The seventh annual Colorado Western Slope College Fair will be held Sunday, Oct. 9th, at Aspen High School in Aspen, Colo. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives from 220 colleges, universities and two-year and technical schools across the country and around the world will display information specific[Read More…]

October 6, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC’s Wagon Wheel Trail

RBC I The first organizational meeting for the Rio Blanco County OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) tourism project was held last week. The assembled group came up with a name for the proposed trail system — Wagon Wheel Trail — and a mission statement.

October 6, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Meeker keeps RBC Cup on east end

For the past five years, golfers from Meeker and Rangely have played matches against each other, alternating courses each year.

October 5, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Perry Spurlock, proprietor of the Meeker-Rifle stage line, this week received and placed in commission between Rifle and the White River metropolis a fine four-seated tally-ho coach. Twelve passengers can be carried comfortably in the new vehicle.

October 5, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Hunter Ed. classes available in GJ

With Colorado’s big-game seasons just around the corner, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding sportsmen anticipating the purchase of their first big-game license that there are still slots available for several upcoming hunter education classes held in the Grand Junction Hunter Safety Complex.

October 4, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled