Law enforcement activity for July 9-15, 2010, included:
Month: July 2010
Candidate forum in Meeker July 28
The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a forum July 28 with the three Republican candidates vying for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners.
Meeker Locals
Happy birthday today to Annie Cook, Taylor Morris, Alexis Gutierrez and Brandy Giao! Celebrating July 16 birthdays: Dee Weiss, Pete Larson, Jenny Whiteman, Niki Turner, and Katie Pettijohn-Risheill. Happy birthday to Caleb Dodds and Amanda Sheridan, July 17; Piper Haney, Pat Robinson and Michael Mullins, July 19; Lisa Steele and[Read More…]
RBC Legion team winner at Rangely tournament
RANGELY I Five games. Five wins. High fives. The Rio Blanco County Legion baseball team had reason to celebrate Saturday, winning in dramatic fashion in the championship game of its three-day tournament played in Rangely.
Letter: We need new blood on County Commission
Attention Rio Blanco County voters: It’s time we as citizens take control of our county and elect a commissioner with true leadership, strong ethics, integrity and who is not afraid to rock the boat.
Memorial Service: Robert ‘Bob’ Weinholdt
Robert ‘Bob’ Weinholdt A memorial service for Robert “Bob” Weinholdt, husband of Janice (Mintz) Weinholdt, Brighton, and father of Kalene Weinholdt, Meeker, will be July 22 at 10 a.m. at Highland Cemetery.
Meeker No. 2 is No. 1 in Northwest Colorado League
MEEKER I By name, they were Meeker 2. But based on wins, they were No. 1. The top-seeded 8-10-year-old team in the Northwest Colorado Baseball League finished the season as champions of their division. Meeker 2 completed the regular season with a 6-2 record to earn the No. 1 seed[Read More…]
Streak Sightings
MEEKER | In June, Streaker activities were as follows: Eighteen days of Chuck Wagon with 16 riders, 307 stops in Meeker, including 55 medical. Ten riders to Rifle for shopping, two medical riders and five riders for shopping to Grand Junction. There were four riders for church.
Letter: Some local opinions seem oxymoronic
The definition of an oxymoron is: A figure in which an epithet of a contrary signification is added to a word; e. g., cruel kindness; laborious idleness. I think we all see oxymorons in our world and government on a daily basis. These are the ones I see.
Letter: WRBM says thanks for fireworks support
The Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District Board of Directors would like to thank Mr. Bill Laster and Mr. Billy Estes, parks superintendent, his staff, the Rangely Rural Fire Protection District and all of the volunteers who made the Fourth of July fireworks show one of the best[Read More…]
Letter: Hot rod drivers seemed in control
I wanted to write in response to last week’s rant on the parade from Earl. Yes, there could have been an accident. Every day, in any given place, there can be an accident. If we all lived in fear of what could happen, we’d never leave our homes. Although accidents[Read More…]
Indian Valley Fire 70% contained
MEEKER – The Indian Valley Fire was mapped with a Global Positioning Unit this afternoon and is 322 acres. The main fire activity today was smoldering in grass and brush and occasional torching of isolated groups of pinyon and juniper trees. The fire is now 70% contained as engines and[Read More…]
Come say hi!
Join the Meeker High School Drama department for their production of Emma TONIGHT for opening day! Performances through Saturday at 7pm. Tickets are $5 and is a family friendly production.
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MHS senior Ryan Sullivan pitching for the Cowboys against Steamboat. Coming off a series of wins against Monte Vista, Steamboat and Cedaredge, the Cowboys play Grand Valley on Saturday, April 20. RHS junior Marcos Quintana pitching for the Panthers. The Panthers play the Aspen Skiers today at home following wins against Dove Creek on April 13.
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The Rangely Preschool Registration Health Fair is tomorrow, April 19th from 8:30 am to 2pm!
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This year’s batch of Mormon crickets are beginning to hatch. Above is a picture of an immature cricket compared to a dime. JANE TURNBURKE PHOTO Read more online at ht1885.com.
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Join Home.Made for their Spring Cleanout Sale for discounts, new spring styles, and preordering your Mother's Day flowers!
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On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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