The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
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Halloween 2019: Rangely trick-or-treating
(Top) Town of Rangely Trustee Tyson Hacking with wife Danielle. (Center) Employees handed out treats to costumed kiddos. (Bottom) The Cook family enjoying trick or treating at Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center. Roxie Fromang Photos
Halloween 2019: Meeker PET Winners
ERBM Recreation & Park District hosted Pumpkins Eats ‘n Treats for the annual Halloween celebration. Thirty-three businesses participated in the event, handing out candy to the many trick-or-treaters throughout the afternoon. ERBM would like to thank all businesses and everyone who joined us downtown for a spooky fun time. [Read More…]
Obituary: Ted Lyke
Ted Lyke Nov. 5, 1950 ~ Nov. 4, 2019 My father-in-law and love, Ted Lyke, came to Colorado this fall as he did every year to visit his beloved daughter and grandkids and spend time with me chasing elk in the woods. Only this year was different, after 18 months[Read More…]
Fall community education classes
MEEKER | True Colors: Personality Analysis—Monday, Nov. 11 and 18, 10 a.m. to noon. Increase understanding of self and others to improve communication, cooperation, etc. in personal and professional relationships.
Fundraiser benefit for Jones family
MEEKER | In September of this year, Diana was diagnosed with a tumor in her heart and underwent open heart surgery. Mike and Diana own and operate Meeker Drugs, a historic downtown keystone. Over the years, Diana and Mike have helped many families and businesses with their big years. As[Read More…]
Flu vaccines available again
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health is again providing flu shots for all ages. Receiving a flu vaccine in November is still in time to keep patients protected for flu season, according to the CDC. Call to schedule: 878-9520 Meeker, 878-9525 Rangely.
RBC high school football teams headed into state playoffs: Cowboys play Demons Saturday at home
MEEKER | The snow had to be plowed off of the field for the Class 1A Western Slope League championship game last Friday in the final regular season game and second match between Meeker and Hotchkiss this year. Their first match was in August when the Cowboys took on the[Read More…]
PMC begins search for new CEO
Harman to depart for Wyoming at end of month MEEKER | The Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) Board of Directors has accepted the resignation of CEO Ken Harman as he prepares to begin a new position with Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins, Wyoming. The board anticipates appointing an interim[Read More…]
Tough close for lady Panthers
RANGELY | It was a tough closing weekend for the lady Panthers. Between Friday and Saturday they went 0-4, dropping matches to Hayden, Hotchkiss, Plateau Valley and Caprock Academy. There were some close sets in those matches but the Panthers just could not pull it together to get the wins.[Read More…]
Through the Cracks: A stranger, a police shooting, and a rural town’s silence (Part 2)
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part collaboration between The Colorado Independent and The Rio Blanco Herald Times. Part one was published yesterday, read it here before beginning part two. If you are a print or online edition subscriber, the full story (parts one and two) are both[Read More…]
Obituary: Deborah Sheehan Rams
Deborah (Sheehan) Rams Oct. 15, 1963 ~ Oct. 28, 2019 Deborah (Sheehan) Rams, passed away on Oct. 28, 2019, in Meeker, Colorado. Debbie was a loving mother, teacher and a beautiful friend to so many. She was born on Oct. 15, 1963, in Oak Park, Illinois, and achieved many accomplishments[Read More…]
