Longtime Meeker rancher Bart Strang, 81, died Dec. 3, 2009, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. Stephen Bartow “Bart” Strang was born on June 7, 1928, in New Hope, Pa., to Stephen B. Strang and Ellen (Lathrop) Strang. Bart spent his early years in Bucks County, Pa., and at the[Read More…]
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Sundance Trail expansion gets approval
RBC I The recently approved Sundance Trail expansion project has a connection to Rio Blanco County, though indirectly. “The project will not directly affect Rio Blanco County, because no construction will occur in Colorado,” said Michele Swaner of Williams. “However, the project will move natural gas out of the Piceance[Read More…]
Death Notice: Dick Rosenlund
Dick Rosenlund Former longtime Meeker resident Dick Rosenlund, 98, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Sarah’s Assisted Living Center in Mesa, Ariz. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Meeker Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment will follow in[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • No sign of a break in the weather and still no snow. • “Dear Santa: Please bring me some tennis shoes. Is it cold at the North Pole? Love, Joe Conrado.” • “Dear Santa: Will you bring me some cowboys and Indians.[Read More…]
Holidayfest parade of lights results listed
RANGELY | Alliance Energy and W.C. Striegel tied for first place in the third annual Rangely Chamber of Commerce Holidayfest parade of lights Saturday. Colorado Northwestern Community College’s entry was judged third in the parade.
Shaffer elected new fire chief in Rangely
RANGELY I As the result of an election Monday, Andy Shaffer will be the town’s new fire chief, replacing Mike Cushman. “I’m excited to get in there with a fresh start,” said Shaffer, who will assume his new role at the first of the year. “He (Cushman) told me he[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 10, 2009 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
New Arrival: Holt Kenneth Pelloni
Holt Kenneth Pelloni MEEKER y Nathan and Suzan Pelloni are proud to announce the birth of their son, Holt Kenneth Pelloni, who was born Nov. 20 at 6:47 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. Holt is[Read More…]
Stringing Christmas along…
MEEKER | Brett Berthelson, an apprentice lineman for White River Electric Association, strung Christmas lights on the trees in front of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse last week in preparation for Wednesday’s Christmas tree lighting event, sponsored by Pioneers Medical Center. WREA is a co-sponsor.
Barone takes two games
MEEKER I Barone Middle School’s eighth-grade boys’ basketball team will go into Saturday’s district tournament on a winning note. Both the A and B teams won their games against Steamboat Springs before the Thanksgiving break. The B team won 29-14, while the A team won 35-28.
Letter: Thanks for great care at Pioneers Medical
A heartfelt thank you to Dr. Kellie Turner and staff in the ER at Pioneers Medical Center. We couldn’t have asked for better care and concerns. Also a great big thank you for all your prayers, calls and all the support we received during our time of need.
Caring awards at Meeker Elementary
Meeker Elementary School recently held its “Caring” assembly. The students exemplified the characteristic of caring both for themselves and others.
