MEEKER I Cody Pfau recently became a high school All-American after placing third in the Junior National Tournament in Fargo, N.D., last weekend.
Month: July 2010
Three commission candidates address oil and gas forum
By JEFF BURKHEAD [email protected] RBC I They may not have a vote personally, but the companies they represent have a vested interest in whoever wins the election for county commissioner.
Classifieds: July 29, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Preparations under way for construction
RANGELY I No dirt has been moved yet. There are no workers on the job site. But there’s plenty going on behind the scenes with the new Rangely District Hospital. Voters in May approved a bond election to fund construction of the $38.7 million facility.
Changes at FNBR
MEEKER | Todd Young, who has been the manager of the Meeker branch of First National Bank of the Rockies, has been appointed senior vice president, retail banking-northern region.
Sliders win Northwest Region championship
MEEKER I The Meeker Sliders 8-10-year-old softball team brought home the championship. This group of 10 girls traveled to Aspen last Saturday to compete in a tournament for the Northwest Region. The Meeker team first faced off against Parachute, which had beat the Sliders in the beginning of the season.
New Arrival: Kaiden Blaz Rayburn
RANGELY | Proud parents Xanne Rowley and Keith Rayburn of Grand Junction would like to announce the arrival of Kaiden Blaz Rayburn born June 13, 2010. Kaiden was 7 pounds, 15.9 ounces and 20 inches tall at birth. Proud grandparents are Mark and Milly Archuleta of Rangely, Tony Rowley of[Read More…]
Watt wins Lischke tournament
MEEKER I After a six-year hiatus, the Lischke Memorial golf tournament was played again at Meeker Golf Course and local golfers fared well. Meeker’s defending men’s club champion proved he was still the best golfer in town, winning the championship flight of the two-day event with a gross score of[Read More…]
Obituary: Robert Dee Owens
Robert Dee Owens died on Friday, July 9, 2010, at his home following a lengthy illness. He was 77. Dee was born on Oct. 20, 1932, in Greeley County, Kan., the son of Edward J. and Mable (Brewer) Owens. He was raised in Kansas and near Monument, Colo., where he[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Of house and home …
“Do you know of any place to rent in town?” the woman asked the grandmother pushing a toddler in a swing. “Well, depends on what you are looking for.” She paused as if to ponder the woman’s dilemma. “Lots of houses for sale, but I don’t know of any to[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
It’s been a rough week for hometown girl Lori (Smith) McInnis and her husband, gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis. In the wake of allegations of plagiarism, McInnis has agreed to return the $300,000 he received for articles written for a non-profit group. Opponents for the governor’s race are demanding he step[Read More…]
Rangely scores 16 unanswered runs to win
RANGELY I County rivals. Championship game. It doesn’t getting any better than this. Unless you’re Rangely. The team from the west end of the county run-ruled its county rival from the east end 18-8 Friday night in the 13-15-year-old Northwest League baseball championship.
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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