RBC — Rio Blanco County Historical Society members elected officers Sunday, including a new treasurer, a position that has been temporarily filled since the dismissal of Shelly Flannery.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Meeker teenager injured in Saturday crash
MEEKER — A local teenager suffered a broken leg in a two-vehicle crash last Saturday, but it could have been much worse, his father said.
Special Delivery
Dale Hallebach walked into the Meeker Post Office on Jan. 2 for the last time. At least the last time as postmaster. “It’s weird,” he said Tuesday. “You can’t imagine.”
Looking ahead more interesting than back
The end of the year is a time of reflection. Now is when you see the traditional year-in-review stories in newspapers and magazines.
School board signs contract with manager
RANGELY — School board members here made it official Dec. 22, signing a contract with the Blythe Group to serve as the management company for the district’s bond projects.
Looking ahead to 2009
Editor’s note: A mix of Rio Blanco County leaders were asked to look ahead to 2009 to identify what they see as the major issues and challenges in their particular field, whether it be education or local government or business. Here are their responses …
WW II vet spent lifetime fighting for beliefs
MEEKER — He was part of what has become known as the Greatest Generation. Orval LaBorde, a much-decorated veteran, died Saturday morning. He served in the Marines during World War II.
Rector glad to be home for the holidays
It takes a lot to keep Peggy Rector down.
Goshe will lead RDH operations
RANGELY — When Merrill Frank was hired as interim CEO of Rangely District Hospital in July, his primary assignment was to find his replacement. He found his man.
Nelson nearing end of tenure
RBC — Forrest Nelson’s days as an elected official are numbered. But it has been a good run, and he’s ready to focus more on operating the family ranch and spending time with his grandchildren.
In the Nick of Time!
Santa’s Meeker helper has been spreading holiday cheer for years
Dubose gets deferred sentence for poaching
MEEKER — A former Meeker outfitter was sentenced Dec. 5 in Rio Blanco County District Court for poaching violations.
