RBC — Kai Turner figured it would be a close election. But this was real close. Turner, based on unofficial results, unseated incumbent Forrest Nelson for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission by all of 11 votes during Tuesday’s primary election.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Hard work, planning pay off for fair participants
RBC — Rio Blanco County’s fairgrounds are quiet this week. At least compared to last weekend. The place was buzzing all weekend long — and even before that — with all sorts of activities associated with the annual Rio Blanco County fair.
Soldier back in U.S., faces long recovery
MEEKER — Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Saucedo, the husband of Deni Back of Meeker, was able to be transferred last Friday from Germany to a military hospital in Washington, D.C., but he’s still listed in serious condition.
Nelson realizes goal early
MEEKER — Ever since he became a serious runner, Billy Nelson dreamed of competing in the Olympics. But he figured his best chance of making the U.S. Olympic team would likely be 2012.
County fair is a real learning experience for a city boy
RBC — There’s no hiding the fact I’m a city boy. Even though I grew up in an agricultural state, I lived in a good-sized city with a major university. I never was in 4-H or FFA. The only reason I took shop class in high school was because it[Read More…]
Cigarette may have sparked house fire
MEEKER — Though no exact cause is known for a fatal house fire June 2, evidence suggests it could have been a burning cigarette.
County courthouse getting $1M facelift
RBC — Rio Blanco County’s courthouse is getting a bit of a facelift. And the new look is almost complete. Pat Hooker, county administrator, said the courthouse remodeling project is close to being finished.
Hard work, planning pay off for fair participants
RBC — Rio Blanco County’s fairgrounds are quiet this week. At least compared to last weekend. The place was buzzing all weekend long — and even before that — with all sorts of activities associated with the annual Rio Blanco County fair.
Hard work, planning pay off for fair participants
RBC — Rio Blanco County’s fairgrounds are quiet this week. At least compared to last weekend. The place was buzzing all weekend long — and even before that — with all sorts of activities associated with the annual Rio Blanco County fair.
Soldier back in U.S., faces long recovery
MEEKER — Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Saucedo, the husband of Deni Back of Meeker, was able to be transferred last Friday from Germany to a military hospital in Washington, D.C., but he’s still listed in serious condition.
Town faces up to past, does right thing with powwow
RBC — Meeker has been receiving its share of criticism — some would say deservedly — for its unwelcoming attitude toward outsiders. But it did itself proud last weekend. Based on the number of recent letters to the editor, as well as comments I hear on the street, there must[Read More…]
Stealing signs is no joke
MEEKER — In the weeks and days leading up to an election, political signs usually start popping up in yards and along roadways. But, instead, they were disappearing.
