Mary K. Krueger, David Main and David Cole provided entertainment on the courthouse lawn during Saturday’s farmers’ market.
Author: Jeff Burkhead
Goedert receives accolades
Natasha Goedert, shown here with her husband Billy and children Uri and Sophia, received an award July 29 as Rocky Mountain Region Wildlife Biologist of the Year.
Jeff’s Column: Ran Cochran, daughter Sydney, relocating to Alaska
Wasilla, Alaska, is known as the home of one-time vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who used to serve on the town’s city council and later became mayor. Soon, it will be the new home of Ran Cochran and his daughter Sydney. Moving day was Wednesday.
Legion takes fourth at state tournament
RBC I It wasn’t the showing they were hoping for, but just the fact they made to it to state was quite an accomplishment. Rio Blanco County’s American Legion baseball team finished fourth at last weekend’s state tournament in Craig, winning one game and losing two.
Dawson raises money for families with children who are ill or need transplants
MEEKER I Phil Dawson’s cross-country journey combines two of his greatest passions: Horses and raising money for families of children with long-term illnesses who need or have gone through an organ transplant. “I ride for organ transplant children,” said Dawson, whose journey took him through Meeker last week. “I’m trying[Read More…]
Maes, Buck visit Meeker Tea Party
Dan Maes, Republican candidate for governor made a surprise visit to Meeker on Monday night, showing up at a Tea Party cookout at City Park, along with his daughter, who works for his campaign.
Hickenlooper visits Meeker
[/caption] John Hickenlooper, Denver mayor and Democratic candidate for governor, made a stop in Meeker on Monday during a campaign swing through northwest Colorado.
Candidates make final election pitch
RBC I In their second question-and-answer session in a little more than a week, the three candidates for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission again took turns trying to distinguish themselves from the competition. It may have been their last opportunity.
ON TO STATE!
Denny’s no-hitter advances Rio Blanco County Legion to state tournament in Craig RANGELY I It’s hard to imagine a better finish. It was the championship game of last weekend’s district baseball tournament at Eagle, and — get this — left-hander Kody Denny throws a no-hitter. Rio Blanco County’s American Legion[Read More…]
Jeff Rector is recovering from rock-crawling accident
Jeff Rector is a hard man to keep down. That’s why his wife, Rebecca, had to take matters into her own hands. Or, more specifically, lock Jeff out of his truck. “She hid the keys to my pickup,” Jeff said. “I’m not much of a sit-around guy, but she did[Read More…]
RDH to add new doctor
RANGELY I Along with construction of a new facility, Rangely District Hospital will be adding a new doctor. Maybe two. Dr. Barry Bialek will soon join the medical staff at RDH. “He’s from the Denver area and he’s what you would call semi-retired,” said Nick Goshe, hospital CEO. “He will[Read More…]
Three commission candidates address oil and gas forum
By JEFF BURKHEAD [email protected] RBC I They may not have a vote personally, but the companies they represent have a vested interest in whoever wins the election for county commissioner.
