Barton receives ‘Spirit of the Pioneers’ award, RBC historical society dedicates garrison building in his name

By Bob Amick
Special to the Herald Times
MEEKER | Longtime Meeker resident Johnny Barton was honored for distinguished leadership and service at the Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (RBCPA) 105th Old Timer’s Reunion on June 3. Barton was presented with the RBCPA “Spirit of the Pioneers” Award, and the Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s dedication to and naming of the historic garrison building in Barton’s honor. Barton came to Meeker from California nearly three…