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County Democrats will meet Sunday at Kilowatt Korner

February 12, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Leave a Comment

RBC — Rio Blanco County’s Democratic Party will hold its biennial organizational meeting from

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Task force works to prioritize public services

February 12, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Leave a Comment

RBC — While funding required to maintain the levels of service provided by local governments may be decreasing, the needs aren’t.

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Beef Club meets, elects officers

January 29, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Leave a Comment

MEEKER — The Meeker Beef Club met at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26.

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Proposed ordinance allows digital signs

January 29, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Leave a Comment

MEEKER — The town of Meeker has drafted, for public input and comment, a proposed amendment to the Meeker Sign Ordinance to allow message center display (digital) signs.

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Conservation districts hold annual meetings

January 15, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Leave a Comment

RBC — The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts will hold their annual meeting and banquet on Jan. 24 at 5 p.m.

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Stockgrowers will discuss banquet

December 18, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Leave a Comment

RBC — Rio Blanco Stockgrowers are meeting Monday, Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. at Mountain Valley Bank to discuss the annual banquet and upcoming events.

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Trustees OK 2009 Town of Meeker budget

December 18, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Leave a Comment

MEEKER — Rod Gerloff, the newest member of the Meeker Board of Trustees, was sworn in Dec. 10, and one of his first official acts of business was to vote to adopt the 2009 proposed budget.

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CNCC trustees will meet Monday, Dec. 1

November 27, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Leave a Comment

RANGELY — The Rangely Junior College District board of trustees will meet Monday,

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County treasurer Arnold gives her third quarterly report

November 20, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Leave a Comment

RBC — As any investor knows, there is always a risk factor. It’s no different for Rio Blanco County. The job of County Treasurer Karen Arnold is to minimize those risks. “The county’s policy has always put safety before liquidity or yield,” Arnold said. “We may not get the best yield, but I make every […]

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Conservation district meets Monday, Dec. 1

November 20, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Leave a Comment

RBC — The regular meeting of the White River Conservation District for December has been scheduled for Dec. 1 at

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CDOT official will address networkers

November 13, 2008 by Special to the Herald Times Leave a Comment

RANGELY — Michelle Halstead, Colorado Department of Transportation’s local government liaison, will be the speaker Nov. 25 at the Community Networking Group meeting at the Colorado Northwestern Community College.

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Elder continues her quest to re-open alley access

November 6, 2008 by Niki Turner Leave a Comment

MEEKER — Samme Elder came before the board of trustees Nov. 4 requesting clarification of the board’s plans for the alley behind the post office.

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On July 12, Rhett Long of Vernal, Utah, visited the Rangely 4-H Community Pens to teach the 4-H members how to shave a pig, what to expect in showmanship at the Rio Blanco County Fair and offer advice for feeding 4-H swine. There were more than 30 4-H members and parents, some from as far as Grand Junction, present to listen to Long. Bonnie Long, who organized the event, said, “Rhett did a great job and we had a great turnout from Rangely and Grand Junction 4-H members and parents. Thank you to Encana for adding monetary support for activities such as this.” In 2015, a new 4-H club called Elite 8 will be exploring livestock, leadership and will be putting together another clinic to inform 4-H members, she said. Every 4-H member at the event received a prize. The Rio Blanco County Fair officially begins Friday and runs through Aug. 2.

Rio Blanco County Fair kicks into full gear on Friday night

RBC I All the fun and work involved in the annual Rio Blanco County Fair officially begins Friday with the equestrian events and runs through Aug. 2 at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker.

Leota Cook, at 90 years of life, was the oldest supporter on the track for the Save Our Track Walk-a-thon on July 5. She was sponsored by all 11 of her great-grandkids, including McKelivie Cook Lay, the youngest walker at just 1 year old.

Walkathon raises $25,000 for new MHS track

MEEKER I The “Save Our Track Walk-A-Thon, held July 5 in Meeker in an effort to raise funds to repair the running track at Meeker High School “Was very successful,” according to Meeker organizer Debbie Cook.

The Rangely Community Gardens’ newest component is its children’s garden, including a sunflower circle, bean fort and more. Above, Grace Noyes and Caleb Wiley give a watermelon plant a new home. Full-size and kid’s plots are still available, along with volunteer opportunities in the community, botanical and children’s gardens.

Plenty of growing season ahead at Rangely Community Gardens

RBC I Sure, it’s July, which to some feels like summer is half over. Strictly speaking, however, the gardening season is still young, which leaves plenty of time to join Rangely Community Gardens many activities.

These branches were piled in the street in a Meeker neighborhood on Friday. This is the type of trash and debris, including unmowed and untrimmed lawns, that the Town of Meeker will be cracking down on in the next few months, in the hope that residents will respond and clean up their residences. The city is serious about the problem, according to Meeker Town Manager Scott Meszaros, who said the town will be enforcing clean-up rules on residents who refuse.

Town of Meeker cracking down on dead trees, unmowed lawns

MEEKER I Meeker Mayor Regas Halandras and the Meeker Board of Trustees have focused their attention on the long-standing weed and property clean-up ordinance.

This home in Piceance Creek was destroyed by fire during weekend.

House burns down in Piceance Creek; resident hospitalized

PICEANCE CREEK I The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call at 9:29 p.m. last Thursday that a structure was on fire at 23404 County Road 5, which is in the rural Piceance Creek area, 45 miles southwest of Meeker. According to a press release from the sheriff’s office, when the first deputy […]

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Thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world, including the ERBM aquatics center, will unite to be part of an effort to set a new Guinness World Record. The global record attempt for the World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL), will take place at 8:30 a.m., June, 20, when everyone is invited to be a part of a world record setting team for free. Parents can learn more about the phenomenal event by visiting WLSL.org.

ERBM to participate in Guinness World Record: World’s Largest Swimming Lesson

MEEKER I June 20, tens of thousands of kids and adults at aquatic facilities around the world will unite for the fifth year in a row to set a new Guinness World Record. The global record attempt for The World’s Largest Swimming Lesson (WLSL) will take place at the Meeker Recreation Center.

Vicky and Mike Tate on their wedding day.

Vicky Tate retires after 34 years with MSD

MEEKER I One of the advantages to living in a small town is the number of exceptional teachers who possess such perseverance that they impact two generations of learners.

Neilson and Slagle win 4-H Foundation scholarships

RBC I The Rio Blanco 4-H Foundation is pleased to announced that Taylor Neilson of Meeker and Tessa Slagle of Rangely are the foundation’s 2014 scholarship recipients.