Author: Sean McMahon
County Fair is a lot of fun but a lot of work for all involved
The 2016 edition of the Rio Blanco County Fair is over. That is a mixed blessing because the event is fun to cover, but not a lot of fun to follow up on.
2016 RBC Fair Theme: ‘Ready, Set, Show’
86 years later: Skull in mystery death is returned to family members now in Iowa
MEEKER I Sometimes when we lose a loved one, closure thankfully comes quickly—with the body in the family’s possession. Sometimes, unfortunately, real closure never comes—as the body is never recovered. And sometimes, closure comes after 86 years, such as in the case of Herman Leroy Parks, nicknamed “Hermie,” who was[Read More…]
From My Window: Democrat convention raises questions about Hillary as well
On the surface, it was easy to emerge from the Republican National Convention full of excitement and hope for the future until one addressed the concerns of how one man thinks he can cure all the world’s ills and not say a word about how he is going to do[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Fair moves into full swing today
RBC I Various fair-related events have been ongoing for more than a week now, but the Rio Blanco County Fair kicks into full gear today as livestock and other exhibits open to the public this evening after being closed most of the day for final judging.
WREA, White River Energy grand re-opening…
Summer Entertainment Series…
From My Window: Republicans, Trump have some good ideas, but concerns exist
Three days ago, I finished watching the last of four days of the Republican National Convention. I have made a habit out of watching the Democratic and Republican conventions as the two groups have gathered every four years since about 1964—including the messy 1968 Democratic convention in Chicago.
ERBM Community Appreciation Day…
Rise in fawn deaths evens out good years; all other game thriving
RBC I It is beginning to sound like a broken record—but that is a good thing for the stewards of our wildlife and for area hunters. All of the big game that can be found in Rio Blanco County—with few exceptions—had a fourth-straight winter where conditions were nearly ideal. That[Read More…]
From My Window: OHV rendezvous good for county; lessons may be learned from event
Since Thursday, everywhere in Rio Blanco County and particularly on the east side near the Flat Tops and the mountains south and north of Meeker one saw a lot of four-wheelers and off-highway vehicles (OHVs).
