MEEKER — Billy Nelson, the son of Bill Nelson, a supervisor with Summit Industries in Meeker, will compete in the 3,000-meter steeplechase qualifying race at the Beijing Olympic Games at 7:20 p.m. Aug. 16, Mountain Time.
Month: August 2008
Morrises win couples tourney
MEEKER — “Some call it the ‘divorce format,’” Meeker Golf Course manager Darrin Rohn said of the Chapman format used for the annual couples tournament held last weekend. The two-day event drew 24 couples, most from out of town, split into two flights, 13 in the first and 11 in[Read More…]
June calls for service increase 4.8 percent
RBC — The total number of incidents received by the Rio Blanco County Communica-tions Center increased 4.8 percent during the first six months of 2008 compared to 2007 totals. However, in June 2008, the communications center logged 992 incidents during the month, down from 1,031 incidents in June 2007.
Traffic stop leads to large drug bust July 29
RBC — While on patrol, Deputy Clay Caldwell of the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office initiated a routine traffic stop that turned into a significant narcotics bust.
Letters to the Editor: August 14, 2008
Dear Editor,
Former commissioner has advice for county officials
RBC — After listening to Tim Schultz speak at last Thursday’s Community Networking Group in Rangely, I wished I had recorded what he had to say. It was that good.
Meeker Locals: August 14, 2008
MEEKER — Congratul-ations to all the participants at county fair for jobs well done. Now that the fair is over, it’s time to start looking ahead to the start of the new school year! School starts Aug. 25, less than two weeks from today.
RBC Days Gone By: August 14, 2008
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No fair weather fan here when it comes to exhibits
MEEKER — Wasn’t the fair great? I had a really good time! I enjoyed seeing all of the exhibits. What beautiful quilts some of you ladies created! I can only imagine how many hours you had to work to get them done.
Looking Back: The Rio’s new location
MEEKER — After reading my recent “whatever happened to the Rio Theater?” historical column, Bernie Gantt had an answer.
Looking Back: Nichols’ friendship with tribe
RBC — Meeker and Rangley pioneer Fred Nichols’ oral history in the Rio Blanco Historical Society’s “This Is What I Remember,” Vol. I recalls the days when the settlers and Indians interacted.
Tax receipt numbers up in April
RBC — Overall, the three entities in Rio Blanco County — the towns of Meeker and Rangely, and the county itself — reported an increase in sales and use tax revenue of 55.8 percent for April 2008, with reported revenue growth from $698,116 last year to $1,088,183 this year.
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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