Walter “Skip” Baese, 76, died peacefully Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2010, in a hospice facility in Tucson, Ariz. Born in Vernal, Utah, he is survived by his wife of 33 years, Neysa Dickey; three children (of a previous marriage) — sons Brad of San Diego and Kenny of Yuma, Ariz.; daughter[Read More…]
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Meeker golfers compete at Steamboat, Craig meets
MEEKER I At Haymaker Golf Course Sept. 8 in Steamboat, Meeker scores were: Trey Morris 78, Dalton Rholl 98, Hunter Fellows 100, JJ Wyatt 107 and Ty Shepard 146.
Tea Party speaker will discuss judges
MEEKER I Matt Arnold from Clear The Bench Colorado will be here Friday, Oct. 1 at Kilowatt Korner at 6:30 p.m., said Rob Baughman, spokesman for the Meeker Tea Party.
Montrose Powwow will be this weekend
MONTROSE I The Indian Nations Powwow will be this weekend in Montrose at the Friendship Hall. Doors open at noon Friday and dancing starts at 4 p.m. The event runs through Sunday.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Judge Hazen has received advice from Washington which states that the Townsite Company will shortly be in receipt of the Townsite patent.
Final Meeker Farmers’ Market is Saturday
MEEKER I Saturday will be the final day of the Meeker Farmers’ Market, which will coincide with another downtown event — the Mountain Valley Bank Fall Festival.
Fire burning near Rangely
RANGELY I The Big Ridge Fire was reported Monday at 5:30 p.m. The fire is located six miles southeast of Rangely on Bureau of Land Management public land and estimated to be 37 acres. Rangely Rural Fire Protection District initially responded to the lightning-caused incident but was unable to find[Read More…]
Police will collect unused prescriptions
MEEKER I As part of a Drug Enforcement Administration’s new initiative — a national prescription drug take-back day — unused over-the-counter and prescription medications can be dropped off Saturday to the Meeker Police Department.
Classifieds: September 23, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]
Obituary: Nona Bell Wilczek
Nona Bell Wilczek May 24, 1938~Sept. 3, 2010 Nona Bell Wilczek (Nonie) 72, of Rangely, passed away peacefully Sept. 3, 2010, in Salt Lake City, Utah, after a long battle with cirrhosis and cancer of the liver. Born May 24, 1938, to Bernard W. Hazlewood and Leona (Moore) in De[Read More…]
Community education classes start soon
MEEKER I CNCC Community Education classes are open for registration with opportunities beginning soon for the following September classes: Traveler’s Spanish, Sept. 29; calligraphy; digital photography — rescheduled to start Oct. 2. Several other classes begin in October: Machine quilting for Christmas; pastel workshop weekend with artist Pat Daggett; introduction[Read More…]
Cowboys fall to Monte Vista
Face Center Vikings Saturday MEEKER I The Monte Vista Pirates shook off the five-hour drive and used Meeker miscues to leave town with a 14-10 victory over the hometown Meeker Cowboys last Friday night.
