March, 2010 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Test dates, locations for Census positions announced

RANGELY TEST DATES AND LOCATIONS:

March 29, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Letter: Von Wetzel says thanks to Meeker

Thank you from the previous “people” of Von Wetzel’s second-hand store. I didn’t have a chance to thank those who gave me such great memories, advice and experienced wisdom.

March 29, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Loose Ends: Welcome, travelers!

The rockslide in Glenwood Canyon produced an impromptu opportunity for all our Rio Blanco County boosters to get a new campaign up and running. Although the road may be repaired sooner than it was originally thought, the first and only “Detour Days” celebration will not have been held. Of course,[Read More…]

March 28, 2010 by Dolly Viscardi Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County On Patrol

Activity for March 12-18 NOTE: RPD did not submit blotter information for this week. Friday, March 12 RBSO-6:48 a.m.-Animal call at 67000 Hwy 64, Meeker MPD-9:58 a.m.-Narcotics at 427 E. Market St., Meeker MPD-10:57 a.m.-Property case at 490 Main St., Meeker

March 28, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Letter: Wyoming women were first to vote

In last week’s paper, you were misinformed in one of your columns. It was the column which mentioned women’s suffrage in the USA. It was reported that women gained the right to vote in the USA in 1920. Actually, Wyoming gave the right to vote to women in 1890. Here[Read More…]

March 28, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Stone Lee Martin

Stone Lee Martin April 21, 2000~Jan. 20, 2010 Stone Lee Martin was born into the hands of Paul and Vanessa Martin on April 21 at the dawn of this millennia. The only place he knew as home was Meeker, Colo. On Jan. 20, 2010, his spirit was received back into[Read More…]

March 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times 1 comment

Happy 120th Birthday, Rio Blanco County! March 25, 1889

Happy birthday, Rio Blanco County. A special section in today’s paper honors the history of the county and recognizes the men and women who serve the county today. You may not have know it, but 2009 to 2010 has marked the 120th anniversary year for the county, which, according to[Read More…]

March 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 120 years ago March 22, 1890 • The approaching election is becoming a live issue. So far candidates are not numerous — for mayor, L.J. Bemer and Frank Barton. For trustees: W.H. Clark, J.L. McHatton, H.C. Gilmore, C.A. Booth, John A. Watson, Lou Craig and Phil[Read More…]

March 27, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker’s Northwest Auto — Rio Blanco County’s only new-car dealership — appealed the loss of its franchise by General Motors and will have its agreement reinstated.

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Dealership back in the GM fold

Northwest Auto learns it is one of 600 reinstated by General Motors MEEKER I When Doug Over-ton of Northwest Auto Sales and Service decided to pursue arbitration — after General Motors announced it wasn’t renewing the franchise — he knew there was no guarantee. Turns out, it was the right[Read More…]

March 27, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled