County, Meeker, Rangely

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago
• Perry Spurlock, proprietor of the Meeker-Rifle stage line, this week received and placed in commission between Rifle and the White River metropolis a fine four-seated tally-ho coach. Twelve passengers can be carried comfortably in the new vehicle.
• LOST – Between Grinstead’s and L.S. Hill’s last Sunday, a pair of black fur storm gloves. Reward.
• Make sure you are right, and then don’t make a fuss about it.

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago
• The contractors recently completed their construction work of building the new electric transmission line between Meeker and Rangely.
• Politics in schools and churches is politics at its worst.

The Meeker Herald — 25 years ago
• Chosen to represent their classes for the homecoming king and queen nominations this past week are the following MHS students: Carol Lynn Whiteman, Juanita Baughman, Shawn Copeland, Tracey Anderson, Ann Marie Nielsen, Kelli Borchard, Amy Batka and Haley McKay; Sam Bagley, Dusty Miller, Chad Hopwood, Brad Wikoff, Vaughn Jones, Pat Hughes, Russ Hughes and Matt Hughes.
• State Representative Scott McInnis will head the list of dignitaries in attendance at tonight’s dedication ceremony for the downtown improvement project.

Rangely Times — 45 years ago
• Miss Ruth Jolene McPhail and Michale L. Maxson exchanged marriage promises in an 11 a.m. ceremony.
• At RHS more than half the student body signed up for chorus class to be held every day at 8 a.m.
• Rangely’s Panthers finished the non-conference schedule undefeated, the only Northwest AA 11 to accomplish the record.

Rangely Times — 35 years ago
• On Sunday, telephone customers in Rangely will be able to dial their own station-to-station long distance calls as Mountain Bell begins direct-dialing for the 675 exchange.
• The 1976 homecoming activities at Rangely High School are taking place this week. Thursday’s activities will culminate in a Volkswagon race and loading contest.
• At the Campus Theatre: Clint Eastwood as “The Outlaw Josey Wales” now showing.

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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/
  • The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
  • MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
  • The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
  • With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet. 
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
  • Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
  • The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
  • 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.
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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/
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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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet. 
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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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.
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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