Jeff Burkhead | The Herald Times

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

RBC gets $38k grant for services

RBC — John Hutchins has no trouble keeping busy. “I wear a lot of hats,” said the Rio Blanco emergency manager.

July 31, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Smoking River Powwow exceeds expectations

MEEKER — Historic sites were visited, long-ago events —still painful for both sides — were remembered, and past fears and attitudes, reinforced by years of misunderstanding and resentment, were discussed openly. Yes, last weekend’s Smoking River Powwow was significant for many reasons.

July 31, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

“Bubba” letter strikes chord with some, not others

RBC — In the July 10 edition of the Herald Times, we published an anonymous letter to the editor. The “Bubba” letter, as it has become known, created a bit of a stir. Some liked it, some didn’t. One thing for sure, it definitely has been a topic of conversation.

July 24, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

CEO out at RDH

RANGELY — Jason McCormick and Rangely District Hospital have parted ways. A separation agreement was reached last Thursday, said Jack Rich, chairman of the RDH board of directors. McCormick had been CEO of the hospital since January 2006.

July 24, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

NC Telecom files bankruptcy

Local services don’t expect interruption RBC — NC Telecom has begun a bankruptcy bidding process with the highest bidder to become the new owner. But, in the meantime, customers of the high-speed Internet and digital wireless provider can expect business as usual. “We anticipate no changes or interruptions,” said Rick[Read More…]

July 24, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Pow wow event represents new era for town, Utes

MEEKER — What started with a conversation in 1993, and then 12 years later began to take shape as a formal plan, will become reality this weekend.

July 24, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Small-town living has its charms … and its challenges

RBC — Being new to the area, I’ve been asked by a lot of people what I think about living in a small town. I always give the same answer: I like it. They usually seem surprised. Some who have asked are almost apologetic, as if what they meant to[Read More…]

July 17, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Loves propose RV alternative to county

RBC — Ginny and Sam Love went before county commissioners again Monday. This time, with a different proposal. “We are offering to you a compromise to assure the safety and health of those families (who will have to move out of Love’s RV Park by the end of the month),”[Read More…]

July 17, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Assessed values up 15 percent in county

Chevron remains top taxpayer RBC — County Assessor Renae Neilson gave her annual report Monday to the Board of County Commissioners. And it was good news. Based on preliminary numbers, the total assessed value in Rio Blanco County is up 15 percent. “That should make them (the commissioners) happy,” Neilson[Read More…]

July 17, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Questar receives tax abatement

RBC — County commissioners approved a reduction Monday of more than $8,000 in the tax assessment on pipeline for Questar Gas Management.

July 17, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

All eyes open wide as bombs burst in air

RBC — While giving instructions prior to the start of Friday’s Meeker fireworks show, Todd Morris, who is in charge of the event, reminded the volunteers to wear goggles, along with their fireman’s jackets and helmets and, of course, ear plugs. That should have been my first clue.

July 10, 2008 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled