MEEKER I A family lost a son. A community grieved with them. But, in the midst of sadness, there was good news.
Stories
Cowboys take two
MEEKER I The Meeker Cowboys picked up two crucial league victories over the weekend, stopping the Hayden Tigers 64-54, and then cruising past the Vail Christian Saints on Saturday 67-40.
Census questions to be mailed in March
RBC I Like everyone else, Rio Blanco County residents are being asked to stand up and be counted in the once-every-decade U.S. Census. “They kicked off the national campaign last week, so people will start seeing more about it,” said Becky Niemi, administrative assistant for the town of Meeker.
IRS agents descend on Rangely location
RANGELY I A line of dark-colored SUVs parked in front of a house on Main Street last Thursday caught the attention of passersby.
Horsemen organizing White River Chapter
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.
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.
