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

RBC Fair continues with dogs, horses

4-H & Open Dog ShowMonday, Aug. 1, 2011 4-H Hi Point Hi Point Champion Dog Obedience & Showmanship – Macy Collins Donated by Rio Blanco County Abstract Company

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Obituary: Charles Devereaux, Aug. 9, 1926 ~ July 24, 2011

Charles Frank Devereaux, a lifelong resident of Meeker, died on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at the Walbridge Wing after a lengthy illness. He was 84.

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Letter to the Editor: Keep the name of the pageant the same

Dear Editor: It was interesting to me that Dolly Viscardi, in her column a couple of weeks ago, used my Uncle Roy (LaRoy) Purdy to reinforce an argument for changing the name of the Meeker Massacre Pageant to the Meeker Pageant. Needless to say, I knew Roy Purdy very well.

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Predator discussions scheduled in Meeker

MEEKER I Following a well-attended meeting in Meeker last month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will again offer the public an opportunity to learn about mule deer management and the White River mule deer herd, including a discussion of the effectiveness of predator management as a way to boost deer numbers.

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Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Show time!

The Rio Blanco County fair is always one of my favorite events to attend and to photograph. Lots of kids, all hustling, smiling, wet and muddy, while preparing for show time.

August 6, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Birth: Dylan Rundberg

Amy and Oran Rundberg of Meeker announce the birth of their son, Dylan Kirk Rundberg, at 8:28 a.m. June 27, 2011, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.

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BLM to host scenic value meetings

RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a series of community workshops in northwestern Colorado the week of Aug. 8 to hear from the public about what matters to them most about the scenic views on BLM lands.These open house workshops are part of the visual resources inventory[Read More…]

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Meeker chamber holds election

MEEKER I Ten names are on the ballot to be mailed to all members of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce this month, as the organization holds an election to seat five new board members.

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Boom coming, eventually

MEEKER I “I’ve believed we were going to see the (oil shale) boom next Wednesday for the past 55 years.” After more than a half century, Frank Cooley is just as certain the boom is coming as ever.

August 5, 2011 by editor 1 comment

Home of: Robin Bricher

Robin Bricher of Meeker is this week’s “home of” honoree. Robin has lived here 34 years.

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Breaking Bread …

Breaking Bread Ministry continues to provide a free meal every Thursday from 5:30 to 7 p.m., at Richards Hall, on the corner of Fourth and Park streets in Meeker.

August 4, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Speaker coming to RBC Fair

RBC | A speaker from the National Beef Speakers Bureau will visit the Rio Blanco County Fair this year. Jo Stanko from Steamboat Springs will be speaking from 9-9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. to noon on Saturday, Aug. 6.

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