July, 2011 | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado

Sage-grouse strategy unveiled

RBC I In response to requests from state and local governments to facilitate conservation of the greater sage-grouse and its habitat, BLM scientists and managers met with state wildlife management officials in Big Sky, Mont., July 16 to brief them on the agency’s national greater sage-grouse planning strategy.

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Rangely

Lakeside Cafe is owed by Lisa Hodges and is open Thursday-Sunday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Stop in and see all that the Lakeside Cafe has to offer.

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RBC Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Clark’s surveying party left for the Grand River Monday morning where Mr. Clark has some big contracts on hand. • Weighing horses and betting on the results have been favorite amusement with the boys the past week. • Captain Mike Drum is about to[Read More…]

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Obituary: Robert Wells, Aug. 31, 1927~July 16, 2011

Robert Wayne Wells, 83, of Meeker, Colo., passed away July 16, 2011.

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Jensen Memorial park rededicated

MEEKER I ERBM Recreation and Park District board members, staff and members of the Jensen family gathered Sunday, July 24, to rededicate the 57-acre parcel of land formerly known as Dorcas Jensen Memorial Park.

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40 golfers in Xcel tourney

MEEKER I Some have said “if you can’t win your own tournament, you’ve got no chance at any other.”

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RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR CONTEST RESULTS

2011 TEAM ULTIMATE CAKE CONTEST Thursday, July 21 Grand Champion Team: Maegan McGruder, Savana May, Sierra Gomez, Peyton Burke Reserve Champion Team: Mary Baylie, Kinzy Burke, Michaela Jones, Jacob Pelloni 2011 FASHION REVUE Thursday, July 21 Junior Models Reserve Champion: Gracie Bradfield Champion:Kolbi Franklin Intermediate Models Reserve Champion:Caitlyn Shepherd Champion:Kristen Cox Participants: Unit 1 Junior 1. Elli[Read More…]

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The Great Horsethief Shootout

RBC I The Colorado Mule Deer Association is announcing the first annual Great Horsethief Shootout to be held Saturday, Aug. 6, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Horsethief Canyon State Wildlife Area in Fruita.

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Obituary: Elizabeth Dunham May 23, 1921~July 18, 2011

Elizabeth Jane (Parkes) Dunham was born May 23, 1921, to George E. and Nellie W. Parkes. She passed away at the Walbridge Memorial Nursing Home July 18, 2011, at the age of 90.

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