Best wishes to everyone participating in the Rio Blanco County Fair this coming week. Last week’s rain sparked a few wildfires in RBC, one of which is visible from Hwy. 13 north of Meeker.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Getting a permanent bite on things
Kindall waits 15 years for implant MEEKER I In September 1995, Marcus Kindall, age 6, wanted to show the neighbor his horse so he got a coffee can of grain. “We had all of the rideable horses at the house in town in preparation for a bighorn sheep hunt and[Read More…]
Cojocaru completes basic training in Mo.
MEEKER I Pvt. Nick Cojocaru was graduated from BCT (Basic Combat Training) in Fort Leonardwood, Mo., and will remain there for his AIT (Advanced Individual Training). His wife, Tara, children Isaac and Brooke, and niece Cherokee Burnell, were able to attend his graduation.
Roy McKee gives last testimony to his community
Editor’s note: Roy McKee died peacefully at his ranch July 17. He was one year shy of his 100th birthday, which would have been Sept. 14. At his service last Thursday, a letter was read that had been written by Roy with the intention it be shared at his funeral.[Read More…]
Caves closed due to White-Nose Syndrome
MEEKER I On Tuesday, the Deputy Regional Forester, Tony Dixon, announced a temporary public restriction to all caves and abandoned mines on U.S. Forest Service lands within the five-state Rocky Mountain Region. This closure order will be in effect for one year and affects hundreds of caves and about 30,000[Read More…]
Obituary: J.V. Tynes
J.V. Tynes Nov. 19, 1916~July 18, 2010 On the mild day of Nov. 19, 1916, Henry and Ruby Tynes celebrated the birth of their firstborn child, John Vigil, who immediately became known as J.V. J.V. and his siblings, Troy, Kawana (Sis), L.D.(Windy), Billie and Betty Ruth all grew up working[Read More…]
2010 Rio Blanco County Fair Events
COUNTY FAIR BOOTHS Want to share your business, programs, or non-profit information with the public? Have a booth at Rio Blanco County Fair. What better way to get exposure then to be on display at fair. All booths are six-feet-wide, four-feet-deep and eight-feet-high. They are to be of an educational[Read More…]
Candidate Hickenlooper in Meeker Monday
MEEKER I John Hickenlooper, mayor of Denver and Democratic gubernatorial candidate, will be in Meeker from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Monday at the Meeker Hotel lobby. The public is invited to meet him and ask questions.
The County Cubicle: Having fun with county use tax
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
Two-man best ball results at Cedar Ridges
RANGELY I In the championship flight of last weekend’s 27-hole, two-man best ball tournament at Cedar Ridges Golf Course, first gross was team of Nate Greene and Cody Weddle. First net was Bernie Shafer and Bryan Mackay. Second gross was Sey Johnson and Gregg Mueller. Second net was Justin Halcomb[Read More…]
New Arrival: Peyton Grady Shepherd
Peyton Grady Shepherd MEEKER | Peyton Grady Shepherd was born May 11, 2010, at 5:03 p.m. He weighed 6 pounds 15.8 ounces and was 20 inches long at birth. He’s currently weighs 12.7 pounds and is 24 inches long. “He is a great bundle of joy and we enjoy him[Read More…]
County supports local services
RBC I Amid increasing dialogue about the future of Colorado’s social services system, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commis-sioners has passed a resolution to affirm the county’s support for a locally administered human services system, and its commitment to excellence in the delivery of child protection, child support[Read More…]
