The Meeker Fire and Rescue District allowed close to 20 members of the newly formed “Meeker Summer Play Group” to tour the local firehouse last week.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Cross-country cycling tours make stops in RBC
RBC I Rio Blanco County became a stopping point last week for the Road to Discovery ride and the Sea to Shining Sea tour, two cross-country cycling events. While the causes were different and the participants were headed for opposite coasts, both rides symbolized hope — whether for a cure,[Read More…]
Chamber briefs
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce will be busy in the next few weeks with lots of activities, including The Smokin’ BBQ Showdown Thursday, July 5 on the courthouse lawn; the Main Street Madness Basketball Tournament July 7 Meeker in which 3-on-3 basketball enthusiasts on the old elementary school[Read More…]
Stage II fire restrictions in effect today
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management (Northwest Colorado District), the White River National Forest and the National Park Service-Colorado National Monument will institute Stage II fire restrictions on Friday, June 22.
Letters to the Editor: June 21, 2012
Thanks, Chevron Dear Editor: It is a real blessing that communities like Rangely have such wonderful corporate sponsors such as Chevron. On behalf of the volunteer firemen and trustees and the citizens of the western half of Rio Blanco County, we would like to sincerely thank Chevron for their generous[Read More…]
News Briefs: June 21, 2012
Development 101, stakeholder meeting MEEKER | A representative from the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and International Trade will be in Meeker on Monday, June 25 at Kilowatt Korner (233 Sixth St.) to assist the community in furthering our economic development planning.
Candidate forum tonight
Candidates for the Board of County Commissioners held a forum in Meeker Wednesday and will be at Rangely Town Hall tonight at 6:30 p.m. to answer questions from voters. Mail-in ballots for the Republican primary election are due back Tuesday, June 26.
Chevron donates $100,000 for new fire trucks
RANGELY I A formal ceremony last Thursday marked a $100,000 donation by the Chevron Corporation toward the purchase of two new Rangely Rural Fire Protection District (RRFPD) fire trucks.
Classifieds: June 21, 2012
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Obituary: Harold Lee Schofield
Filled with the love, grace and peace of Jesus, Harold Lee Schofield went home to be with the Lord on Jan. 25. His body losing the battle with Parkinson’s disease, but his spirit gaining eternal life through the God he served faithfully.
Proposed land swap discussed
MEEKER I A proposed land swap between Colorado Parks and Wildlife and XTO Energy will be the topic of a public presentation hosted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife in Meeker on Tuesday, June 19, from 7-8 p.m. in the Meeker Service Center at 73485 Hwy. 64.
