Funeral services for George E. “Buck” Benner will be held at the Methodist Church in Meeker, Saturday, Jan. 5, at 11 a.m. Benner was born May 13, 1939 and passed away Dec. 31, 2012.
Month: January 2013
Nominations for chamber awards due Jan. 7
MEEKER | It is time to recognize Meeker’s outstanding businesses and citizens! Complete a nomination form today for the business you think is most deserving of the title of small business, large business, non-profit organization, energy industry partner or outstanding citizen of the year.
Grazing protests…
A Dec. 20, 2012 notice from Kent Walter, field manager of the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office, sent to all BLM grazing permittees (more than 85), drew a large crowd to the Rio Blanco County exhibition hall on New Year’s Day.
Proclamation prompts commissioners to protest
RBC I A controversial proclamation made by the City and County of Denver regarding the potential connection between protecting the supply of water pulled from the Colorado River Basin for the Front Range and the future of oil shale research, development and production sparked a speedy response from Rio Blanco[Read More…]
Obituary: Rod Smuts
Rod was born Aug. 2, 1953, in El Paso, Texas, to Robert and Phyllis Smuts. He was their third of four sons: Robert Jr., Lloyd (Skip) and Larry. Rod moved to Rangely in 1962, and was graduated from Rangely High School in 1971. He later married Lenora Caldwell in October[Read More…]
Celebration for outgoing commissioners
MEEKER | A thank you celebration for county commissioners Ken Parsons and Kai Turner for their years of service to Rio Blanco County, Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the County Administration Building, 200 Main, Meeker.
Snow Day…
Jacob Pelloni and several other Meeker kids have been enjoying Christmas break on, or in Pelloni’s case, above, the sledding hill at Paintbrush Park.
Classifieds: Jan. 3, 2013
Ads for 01/03/13 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00 p.m., at 7th and Park, Meeker. SAFEHOUSE[Read More…]
Celebration for commissioners’ service
MEEKER | A thank you celebration for county commissioners Ken Parsons and Kai Turner for their years of service to Rio Blanco County, will be held Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, at the County Administration Building, 200 Main, Meeker.
Home of: Jennifer Caulfield
MEEKER | Jennifer Caulfield of Meeker is this week’s “home of” honoree. Jennifer moved to Meeker with her parents John and Kitty Caulfield in 1992.
Rec. district provides new activities
RANGELY I The schedule for the Western Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (WRBM) includes new offerings and community favorites this winter.
2012 Year in Review – Part 6
• Rio Blanco County became a stopping point last week for the Road to Discovery ride and the Sea to Shining Sea tour, two cross-country cycling events. While the causes were different and the participants were headed for opposite coasts, both rides symbolized hope — whether for a cure, a[Read More…]