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Grateful for opportunity to return to Rio Blanco County

It was hard enough to leave the last time. It won’t be any easier the second time around.

September 18, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Lady Cowboys softball team sweeps Rifle

MEEKER I The Lady Cowboys softball team traveled to Rifle Thursday, Sept. 11, and swept the Bears with 10-1, 11-6 victories. They were led by pitchers Christina Pryce of Steamboat Springs and Maria Gonzalez of Meeker.

September 18, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Rangely writing team collaborates on book series

RANGELY I Editor’s note: I first met Rod Harris and Norma Hood at Giovanni’s Italian Grill four years ago, when I was editor of the Herald Times. I wrote a column about them and the book they were co-writing about Rod’s experiences as a cop in Las Vegas, Nev. Last[Read More…]

September 18, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Colorado State Fair Results for RBC Participants: 2014

PUEBLO | Rio Blanco County youth recently exhibited their skills, 4-H projects and livestock at this year’s Colorado State Fair with excellent results.

September 17, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Construction on Hwy. 13 continues

RBC I According to the Colorado Department of Transportation, traffic on Colorado Highway 13 between Craig and Meeker will be affected through October by construction.

September 17, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Girl Scout sign-up

MEEKER I School is back in full swing, and now is a great time to sign up for the Girl Scouts. Any young or teenaged girl looking to join the Meeker Girl Scouts is invited to contact Chery Mohr at 878-3798.

September 17, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: State Labor Policy needs examination

Dear Editor: Former Colorado Gov. Richard Lamm’s opinion article in the Aug. 31 edition of the Denver Post, titled “Just Whose Labor Are We Protecting,” was bold in its reflection on America’s Labor Policy. His question was: “What policies are best for the American worker?”

September 17, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker business luncheon Sept. 26

MEEKER I Any business leaders, people interested in networking or people interested in improving Meeker are invited to enjoy a luncheon Sept. 26 to talk about ideas and ways to improve business.

September 16, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Fall Festival seeks fundraisers

MEEKER I Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker will hold its 11th Annual Fall Festival on Sept. 27, and a call has been put out for those local organizations in need of a fundraiser.

September 16, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter to the Editor: Thanks for support of quilt show

Dear Editor: The P.E.O. Chapter BA in Meeker would like to thank the Meeker community for its support of our successful annual P.E.O. quilts in the Country Quilt Show.

September 16, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

FNBR has new name: Bank of the San Juans

RBC I First National Bank of the Rockies officially became the Bank of the San Juans last week after the oldest banks in Meeker and Rangely were acquired by Montana-based Glacier Bancorp Inc.

September 16, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

State groups provide many benefits to RBC

RBC I You may have heard references to various organizations — statewide or regional — and we want to start explaining why these boards exist and why it’s so important to have solid representation within these organizations.

September 15, 2014 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled