Dear Editor: I started playing trumpet for dances in 1935 at the IOOF Hall in Meeker, corner of 4th and Main. There was no TV in those days, so dances were quite popular. The band personnel at that time was Vic Parr, Damon Adams, Al Wear, Charles Tagert, George Oglesby[Read More…]
Month: March 2011
Gas prices on the rise
MEEKER I We’re used to grumbling about the price of gas in Meeker, where the cost of a gallon of gas is generally anywhere from 5 cents to 25 cents a gallon higher than fuel in neighboring communities.
Obituary: James Oscar Sizemore
James Oscar Sizemore Nov. 25, 1991 ~ Feb. 20, 2011 James Oscar Sizemore, 19, passed away Feb. 20, 2011, while snowmobiling near Sand Peak, east of Meeker, Colo.
Redistricting hearing March 19
RBC I The Joint Select Committee on Redistricting announced the schedule of public hearings that will take place across the state in the coming weeks. A public hearing for District 3 will be held in Grand Junction, March 19, at Mesa State College in the College Center, Ballroom South from[Read More…]
Cowboys win two at district tourney
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys by virtue of the District 5 tournament games, 64-53 victory over West Grand, 48-64 loss to Hayden, 52-46 victory over Rangely, will be headed to the Region 7 Regional games at Standley Lake High School in Westminster where they are set as the No. 3[Read More…]
MACC hosts workshop
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council will meet March 4 at 6 p.m., for a potluck dinner/open house introductory session in the Mountain Valley Bank community room and host a workshop March 5.
RBC Sheriff’s Office reverse 911 scam
RBC | A phone scam is circulating in Rio Blanco County. The caller claims your relatives have been in an accident and need you to wire or send money to them. Please call the Sheriff’s Department at (970) 878-9620 if you receive one of these calls. Please do not call[Read More…]
Letter: The beauty of being raised in a small town
Dear Editor: Recently, we experienced the beauty of being raised in a small town. The genuineness and kindness of the people of Meeker flows way beyond the lines of Rio Blanco County. Our ties to Meeker seem to enrich our lives again and again, no matter where we end up.
Up and down el Rio Blanco: Great kids
We raise some great kids around here. Last week I wrote about the favorite part of my job as being able to watch kids grow up. I got to witness some of them growing up last week and I look forward to watching more this week.
Summer “up the mountain” sparks fond memories
RANGELY I The change of seasons brings back many memories of winters down the White River and summers atop Douglas Mountain for Meb Wardell. Venna Meb Smith was born in Vernal, Utah, and made many trips back and forth to Rangely while growing up.
Classifieds: March 3, 2011 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]
Obituary: Oliver Diemoz
Oliver Diemoz April 13, 1913 ~ Feb. 15, 2011 Oliver Diemoz of Silt, Colo., born April 13, 1913, passed away Feb. 15, 2011, at Crossroads Assisted Living in Rifle, Colo., where he resided for more than a year.
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With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
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This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
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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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