Author: Sean McMahon

Christmas lights…

The Wilbur and Lois Richardson home on Water St. in Meeker features stars, a snowman (far left), a Christmas tree, stars, lights and wreaths to remind us of the many symbols that represent the Christmas season, taking a look at the earthly things as well as those in the heavens[Read More…]

Undersheriff Joos seeks election as county sheriff

RBC I Rio Blanco County Undersheriff Michael Joos has thrown his hat into the race for Rio Blanco County Sheriff after a 39 year career in law enforcement which began as a police cadet with the Federal Heights (Colo.) Police Department in 1975.

Holiday lights…

There are a number of well-decorated homes in Meeker this Christmas season and one of the best is the residence of Gary and Patti Merriam, located at 803 Pine St. Plenty of work, lights and electricity combine to make this a highly visual display.

Correction

RBC I Due to incorrect information provided by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and a death notice from the Grand Junction Daily Sentinel, the man who died in a Dec. 4 tractor rollover off County Road 2 was incorrectly identified. The victim was Vernon “Dale” Lane, 60, of Rangely.

It’s a wonderful life …

Several gingerbread men and women were on hand as passengers on the Pioneers Medical Center float Friday night in downtown Meeker as part of the town’s Christmas tree lighting, Parade of Lights and fireworks. There were 20 entries in the parade, which lasted about 20 minutes.

Retirement…

Bonnie Ruckman, the director of the Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services, spent plenty of time cutting her retirement cake on Monday afternoon at Meeker Town Hall.