Author: Herald Times Staff

Bernie Tourney

RANGELY I The team of Dutch Kissling, Dave Schneider, Eric and Chris Hejl finished with the best gross score of 58, while a foursome of Jason Cox, Jack Richens, Ryan Kennedy and Dustin Cox had the top net score of 37 in Saturday’s “Bernie Tourney” at Cedar Ridges Golf Course.

Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Tuesday morning marked the commencement of construction of Rio Blanco County’s new court house.

Meeker Locals

If you haven’t been by the new Methodist church building lately, you might want to take a peek.

RBC On Patrol

Activity for April 16-22 Friday, April 16 RBSO-8:26 a.m.-Motorist assist at 51300 Hwy 139, Rangely RBSO-8:39 a.m.-Trespass at 7800 County Rd. 23, Rangely RBSO-9:13 a.m.-Traffic complaint at 40000 Hwy 13, Meeker MPD-11:45 a.m.-Citizen assist at 903 Third St., Meeker

Meeker Locals

A Facebook fan had an interesting idea in response to a question about Meeker’s need for jobs on our Facebook page last week. What if all the various local producers of saleable items combined their efforts and sold their wares under the covering of one “Meeker” brand? It’s an intriguing[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Police Blotter

Activity for April 9-15, 2010 RPD did not submit blotter information for this week. Friday, April 9 MPD-9:54 a.m.-Assist other agencies at 267 Sixth St., Meeker RBSO-11:42 a.m.-Traffic hazard at County Rd. 5 and Hwy 64, Meeker MPD-1:32 p.m.-Criminal mischief at Eighth St. and Park Ave., Meeker

Town turns down homeowner request

MEEKER I Homeowners along Sulphur Creek Road who will be affected by the forthcoming roundabout entrance into the new school, recreation center and fairgrounds, asked the town to build a parking area along the street in front of their properties. The board rejected the request for several reasons.

Rio Blanco County On Patrol

Activity for March 12-18 NOTE: RPD did not submit blotter information for this week. Friday, March 12 RBSO-6:48 a.m.-Animal call at 67000 Hwy 64, Meeker MPD-9:58 a.m.-Narcotics at 427 E. Market St., Meeker MPD-10:57 a.m.-Property case at 490 Main St., Meeker

December reports down 28.6 percent

RBC | During December 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center logged 588 incidents, down from December 2008 totals of 823, which is a 28.6 percent decrease in activity.