MEEKER I Meeker was well represented at the Western Slope Regional Destination Imagination Tournament Saturday in Palisade, Colo. Seven teams ranging from first through seventh grades participated in the different challenges.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Greater sage grouse viewing tours set for April 5-8
RBC I For thousands of years, greater sage-grouse have annually returned to their historic breeding grounds, called leks, where they stage one of wildlife’s most magnificent and unique mating displays.
Murdoch’s: The chickens are here
RBC I From Rhode Island Reds to pullets, the newest, cutest, fluffiest chicks are now in your local Murdoch’s store.
Sportsmen urge BLM to use caution
RBC I As federal officials consider how to move forward on oil shale development, a sportsmen’s coalition is urging caution because no proven technology exists and the impacts on the West’s public lands, fish, wildlife, water and air quality are unknown.
Obituary: George “Joe” Ruckman
George Raymond “Joe” Ruckman passed away in his town house apartment sometime before 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, March 3, 2012. He was 65 years old.
Speak out on countywide recycling
RBC I Some county residents take their recycling to Grand Junction or Rifle. Others drop off cans, paper and cardboard in Meeker at the town’s recycle drop-off center. Rangely currently has no recycling program.
Child Find…
Michelle Balleck, coordinator of Connections 4 Kids early childhood council, presents a basket of child-themed prizes valued at $50 on March 6 to Gracie Varner, 3, of Rangely, during the Rio Blanco County Children’s Health Fair in Rangely.
Host 4H families needed
RBC I Host families are needed for 65 inbound Japanese boys and girls, ages 12-21, coming to Colorado through the 2012 inbound Colorado-Japan Teen Exchange. Hosting dates are July 23-Aug. 18 or July 25-Aug. 18.
Letter to the Editor: Help our troops
Dear Editor: I am writing to ask for some help from the town of Meeker. I know that this town is amazing when it comes to those in need.
Nice find …
The bodies of two elk were discovered with their antlers tangled together in Chase Draw, where Tim and Mary Meinen were looking for cephalopod and clam fossils in 2007. The Meinens contacted the Division of Wildlife, which commented, “nice find.” The couple had Antler Taxidermy in Meeker complete the shoulder[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you
Dear Editor: The families of Cynthia L Blanco wish to thank the people of Rangely and others for all their hospitality, thoughts and prayers during our time of loss.
Sunshine week celebrates public
RBC I Sunshine Week is a national initiative to promote a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include news media, civic groups, libraries, nonprofits, schools and others interested in the public’s right to know.



