Jeff Burkhead | The Herald Times - Part 73

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Turner unseats Nelson by 11 votes in election

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.

August 14, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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…]

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

August 7, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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…]

July 31, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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.

July 31, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

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