RBC I A jury of nine women and three men convicted Jerry D. Snider, Jr., 31, of the hatchet murder of his father, Jerry D. Snider, Sr. on June 14, 2011. The murder took place on July 2, 2009, in the Rangely home of Snider, Sr.
Features
Best friends for 80 years
MEEKER I How many people can say they have had the same best friend since first grade? Norma and Betty Oldland share far more than a last name.
2011 seniors top faculty
MEEKER I The annual alumni/faculty/ senior basketball games played last weekend raised money for the Meeker High School basketball programs.
Lakeside Cafe opens again
After a two-year hiatus, the Lakeside Cafe at Kenney Reservoir is open again. Lisa Hodges opened the Lakeside Cafe before Memorial Day weekend. It will open each week on Thursdays through the weekend.
Former Meeker resident dies in Afghanistan
MEEKER | United State Army Private First Class John Corey Johnson, 28, a former resident of Meeker, was killed in action Friday, May 27, 2011, in Kandahar province in Afghanistan.
USFS warns of melt
RBC I Record accumulations of snow coupled with a forecast of warmer weather in the week ahead has many officials worried about the potential for high water and flooding across much of the White River National Forest and its surroundings.
Remembrance…
Local World War II veterans Warren Hickerson, Frank Cooley, Ernie Garcia, Dick Moyer and Joe Sullivan, along with Ethel Starbuck, visit together
Church relocation request denied
MEEKER I The fate of the historic Methodist church was determined at last week’s public hearing. Meeker’s town trustees voted 3-2 to deny a request to revise the Ute Park master plan, which would have allowed the church to be relocated to Ute Park. Trustees also denied a request to[Read More…]
Lucy Jane Howey: Sharing history’s treasures
MEEKER I This is the time of year that invites people outside to work in their yards and enjoy the outdoors. Lucy Jane Howey was at work in her large, well-kept lawn when she shared the incredible story of her family’s pioneer heritage.
Doll wins state title
— 12 state medals return to Rio Blanco County — RBC I Meeker High School junior Kathryn Doll became the first lady Cowboy to win an individual state track title in the current century.
After Birth Ball a success for FFA chapter, chamber
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the newly founded Friends of the FFA joined together to provide a fun-filled evening for the community on May 21.
Hames retires from Rangely School District
Her last week of school, for the 33rd time RANGELY I This is the 33rd last week of school for Parkview Elementary’s secretary, Betty Hames. The longtime Rangely School District employee will retire after a remarkable 33 years of service. “I feel lucky to have found a job that never[Read More…]
