Editor’s Note: The Herald Times will publish its annual back-to-school section on Aug. 14. What follows on pages 12A and 13A is a list of school supplies, as of presstime. A complete list will be published in the Aug. 14 back-to-school section.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Days Gone By: July 31, 2008
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago
Bolger takes title in senior shooting competition
RANGELY — Rangely 4-H Shooting Sports Kids did great at the Rio Blanco County Shoot-off in Meeker Saturday, July 19.
Meeker Locals: July 31, 2008
MEEKER — On Sunday morning, a fellow riding a bicycle along County Road 8 called police to report he had been assaulted by a, well, uh, ahem — a donut.
Energy companies honored
RBC — Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Executive Director Harris Sherman presented the 2007 Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (COGCC) Outstanding Operations Awards on July 10 at the COGA Rocky Mountain Natural Gas Strategy Conference held at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver.
Makin’ Bacon Swine Club is ready for fair
RANGELY — The Rangely Makin’ Bacon Swine Club held its monthly meeting on July 22. Leader Debbie Smith went over final fair preparations.
Meeker Recreation Center News: July 31, 2008
n The MRC swimming pool will close early at 5 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1 and at 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 2.
Letters to the Editor: July 31, 2008
Dear Editor,
Let’s hear it for those on the front lines
RBC — After reading the Rocky Mountain News series about abused children, we have decided that the News deserves a pat on the back for at least recognizing the problems that exist in the Denver area, and a slap on the hand for crucifying those who are trying to alleviate[Read More…]
Area fire contained, 668 acres burned
RBC — More thunderstorms moved through northwest Colorado during the weekend, bringing with them lightning and some precipitation. Northwest Colorado Fire Management crews worked to contain fires in Rio Blanco and Moffat Counties and wrapped up a couple fires left over from the previous day. The Moffat County Sheriff’s Department[Read More…]
County fair open class judging begins today
RBC — Throughout the county there are many talented people and the Rio Blanco County Fair Board hopes you will bring your talent to the county fair.
Boy dies on Green River
DINOSAUR — A young boy died Sunday after an apparent drowning in the Green River during a rafting trip through Dinosaur National Monument.
