Shirley Taussig[/caption]Shirley Alice (Williams) Taussig, affectionately known as “Granny,” was born in Silver Plume, Colo., on June 29, 1927. She was the second child and the only daughter among David and Mable (Roper) Williams’ four children.
Month: August 2014
Letter to the Editor: In support of mill levy override for Meeker
Dear Editor: Meeker School District has had more than its share of negativity lately. So, let’s shift our thinking to a more positive direction, the future.
Ice bucket challenge…
Kierstyn Roundy, a freshman volleyball player at Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, decided to take on the popular ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease) ice bucket challenge this week in front of the Weiss campus center. Roundy, a freshman, gave two-thumbs up to signal fellow freshman Abigail Thompson when she was[Read More…]
County making progress toward bringing broadband
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Broadband Team, under of county Information Technology Director Blake Mobley is making progress toward bringing high-speed, high-capacity broadband services to all of Rio Blanco County. On Thursday, Mobley presented a power point outlining the progress and direction of the broadband effort. A recent Northwest[Read More…]
Pastoral artwork to be featured at Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials
MEEKER I Organizers of the Meeker Classic Sheepdog Trials are pleased to announce that Cat Urbigkit’s “Portraits Of Pastoralism” art exhibit will be on display Sept. 3-7, during the trials.
Obituary: Allyson Grinstead
Allyson, our fiery redhead, went to be with our heavenly Father on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014. Ally was born in Grand Junction and lived her younger years in Meeker.
What’s the county up to?
RBC I Water is a precious commodity. It is the scarcest and most fought-over resource in Rio Blanco County.
Rio Blanco County Fair Results, Part 2 ~ 2014
2014 Livestock Results Open Rabbits
New faces, old concerns for RSD board
RANGELY I The Rangely School Board met Aug. 19 as the district begins the 2014/2015 school year with new faces and old concerns.
Social Saturday to benefit restoration of Coal Creek School
BUFORD I More than 30 years ago, when Janet Clark first came to reside along County Road 6, she remembers recognizing the stately old building as an abandoned school. Now she is spearheading the Rio Blanco County Historical Society committee that is restoring Coal Creek School as an educational and[Read More…]
From My Window… Thoughts on a variety of topics as the summer winds down
What an unfortunate event it was. What a tragedy it could have been. Be it a large metropolitan city or a small town in the remote mountains, it is a shame when anyone — not to mention a law enforcement officer in the line of duty — is injured while[Read More…]
Past hunting photos sought
RBC I The Rio Blanco Herald Times is currently working on its 2014 Northwest Colorado Hunting Guide, and the publication wants your hunting photos from last year or previous years.
Come say hi!
The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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