RBC I On Oct. 1, Dick Welle will no longer be standing by the window of his second-story office, overlooking the domain that has filled his life for 38 years. On that date, he is stepping down as general manager of White River Electric Association (WREA).
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Fires now contained…
Helicopter pilot J.T. Theis of Vale, Ore., flies toward Meeker Airport, sliding between the moon and the horizon as he flies a helicopter owned by Hillcrest Aircraft Co. of Lewiston, Idaho on Saturday.
Program highlighted area pioneers
MEEKER I The Rio Blanco Historical Society’s “Pioneer Women of Rio Blanco County” program drew more than 70 persons Sunday to enjoy the telling of tales dating back at least decades in county history.
Veterans’ memorial…
Hoot Gibson, Commander of V.F.W. Post 5162 in Rangely, recently presented a maquette of the Veterans’ Memorial to Rangely mayor Frank Huitt (trustees Clayton Gohr and Brad Casto are also pictured) at a recent town council meeting in recognition of the town’s financial support of the project. Veterans in Rio[Read More…]
Commissioners approve cell tower, defend 2nd amendment
RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioners signed a resolution to approve a Special Use Permit, with eight conditions, for Mercury Towers to construct a 105-foot telecommunication tower on land owned by Joe and Kelly Conrado.
Commission adopts rules
RBC I Coloradans, conservationists, impacted landowners and legislative leaders criticized new setback rules passed by Governor Hickenlooper’s Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC). While the new rules marginally increased setback distances, a number of loopholes and exemptions were included which effectively allow heavy industrial oil and gas development even[Read More…]
Color Guard…
The Ladies Auxiliary of the local VFW Post 5483 presented the colors at the Meeker v. Moffat County wrestling dual last Friday and will present them again this Saturday before matches with Rangely, Battle Mountain, Hayden, Basalt and Soroco starting at noon.
DNM plans to rehabilitate road
DINOSAUR I Dinosaur National Monument superintendent Mary Risser is making available for public review and comment an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the rehabilitation of Deerlodge Road.
Girl Scout cookie season is upon us!
MEEKER | It’s Girl Scout cookie season! Please be watchful for the girls. If you have any questions, comments or concerns, please contact the Meeker service unit leader, Cheryl Mohr, at 878-3798.
RDH open house …
Rangely District Hospital will host an open house in the new hospital Friday, Dec. 14, giving tours of the new facility starting at 11 a.m. The new hospital is expected to open Jan. 7, 2013.
New Arrival: Jada Danielle Gould
On Oct. 18, 2012, at 9:23 p.m., Tod and Stacey Gould welcomed daughter Jada Danielle Gould.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n Pete Baker has been busy the past few weeks erecting ice house at the creamery and cattle sheds at the K—T home ranch.
