RBC I Local equestrians who enjoy public lands from horseback are forming a local chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of America. The White River Chapter would be the 10th in Colorado.
Features
Classifieds: January 21, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
Meeker’s Toni Simmons relieved to be cancer-free
Toni Simmons is ready to get her life back. Toni recently received the news she has been waiting for — she is cancer free. “It was like the whole world was lifted off my shoulders,” Toni said. “Stress went right out the door.” Now she’s ready to get on with[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County tax revenues decline with economy
RBC | Sales and use tax receipts collected from July through October 2009 are, unfortunately, in line with the rest of the nation’s economy.
James Ritchie maintains a foundation of hope for Afghanistan
Ritchie, owner of the Meeker Hotel and Meeker Cafe, has had a lifelong interest in this volatile country that dominates the daily newscasts.
Chevron atop Rio Blanco County’s top assessed value list
Rio Blanco County’s top taxable assessed values for 2009 were:
1. Chevron U.S.A.: $323,932,480
New owner was ‘always in love with the Sleepy Cat’
When Bob Regulski first started visiting the area 30 years ago, he fell in love with it. Now he owns one of the landmark properties upriver — the Sleepy Cat Lodge.
Impact of ExxonMobil tax decision on Rio Blanco County
RBC | In November, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed without opinion the trial court ruling against the county’s application of its use tax on industrial construction and building materials.
2010 budget keeps Rio Blanco County on solid financial footing
RBC I Despite losing its budget and finance director in the middle of the budgeting process.
The Bakery’s last batch
The Bakery — a Meeker icon for nearly 30 years owned by Dave and Enid Steffen — closed its doors Christmas Eve. See more photos in this week’s Herald Times (online subscribers can view the full PDF edition by selecting “PDF” above) or at the Herald Times’ Facebook page.
Classifieds: Dec. 31, 2009 edition
Classified ads for 12/31/09 include:
Holidays can be hard on students, counselor says
MEEKER I For students, the days leading up to Christmas are a time of excitement and anticipation. There are class parties and holiday programs, plus the long-awaited break from classes.
