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…]
Features
State supreme court to decide county’s use tax case
An ongoing dispute with ExxonMobil over the county’s application of its use tax, could be settled soon as the state’s highest court will hear oral arguments in the case Tuesday. Rio Blanco County will be represented by attorney Malcolm Murray of Denver, who has been handling the case for the[Read More…]
County now considering justice center sites in Rangely
RBC I County commissioners are keeping their options open. When it comes to selecting a site for a proposed justice center — providing expanded space for courtrooms and a jail — commissioners are still considering different locations.
New jail is inevitable, but its location is still undetermined
RBC I It was standing room only at Meeker’s board of trustees meeting Tuesday. Residents packed Town Hall to discuss the future of the elementary school building.
Meeker man charged with illegal hunting
RBC I A Meeker man could face more than $12,000 in fines because of alleged hunting violations. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is continuing its investigation of Kenneth Coughlin, 53, who was issued a summons for illegal possession, hunting in a closed area and a “Samson” surcharge.
200 readers in program
RANGELY I More than 200 readers teamed up to read 3,000 books during the Rangely Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program. To celebrate, the program’s success, the library held its summer reading carnival, which was attended by 170 children and parents.
Wix trial set for early 2010
MEEKER I John Wix will have his day in court. A trial date was set Friday for March 1-4, 2010, and running through March 8-9, if needed.
Business owners also divided on downtown justice center
RBC I Downtown business owners, like others in the community, are mixed in their views about a proposed justice center.
Classifieds: October 1, 2009 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co. your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7th and Park, Meeker. Driver License Office hours: Meeker[Read More…]
Commission considers justice center sites
RBC I County commissioners’ first choice for the location of a justice center would be downtown, next to the courthouse, on the site of the Meeker Elementary School, which will be closed at the end of the school year.
Powwow becomes a time to celebrate
MEEKER I This weekend’s Smoking River Pow Wow is more than just a dance. “We just don’t consider this a two-day event or a dance,” said Meeker’s Lynn Lockwood, a member of the local powwow committee. “This is not just a performance. The powwow dancing is nice, but it’s not[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Friday, Sept. 4 RBSO-12:30 a.m.-Assist CSP at 70000 Hwy 139, Rangely RBSO-6:05 a.m.-Traffic arrest at 22000 Hwy 13, Meeker RBSO-7:42 a.m.-Animal call at 1533 County Rd. 13, Meeker
