I wanted to write in response to last week’s rant on the parade from Earl. Yes, there could have been an accident. Every day, in any given place, there can be an accident. If we all lived in fear of what could happen, we’d never leave our homes. Although accidents[Read More…]
Meeker
Indian Valley Fire 70% contained
MEEKER – The Indian Valley Fire was mapped with a Global Positioning Unit this afternoon and is 322 acres. The main fire activity today was smoldering in grass and brush and occasional torching of isolated groups of pinyon and juniper trees. The fire is now 70% contained as engines and[Read More…]
Bradfield training at Air Force Academy
MEEKER | Nathan Bradfield has entered basic cadet training at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year.
4-H Club News
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H state judging team members were Stacey Fitzgibbons, Morgan Neilson, Colter Otwell and Maclaine Shults. They competed against 13 other senior judging teams from across Colorado, plus 14 additional outstanding Colorado 4-H livestock judging individuals.
There’s no place for church building to go
MEEKER I There are plenty of churches in Meeker providing a variety of options for worship services every week. Need to find a new church home? It will take three months just to visit each one.
Classifieds: July 15, 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]
Saddle Up: Meeker’s Klenda wins international award for his saddle making
MEEKER I Bob Klenda still has the first saddle he ever made. That was nearly 50 years ago. “I made it for myself, and I’ve still got it,” said the longtime saddle maker. Since then, Klenda, 74, figures he’s made “somewhere close to 500 saddles.”
Co. commission, coroner positions on Aug. 10 ballot
Editor’s note: Ballots for the Aug. 10 primary election will be mailed July 19 to registered voters. There are two contested races in the mail-in election, with three Republican candidates vying for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners and three Republican candidates running for the position[Read More…]
‘Run for Your Life’ 5K results
Overall Runner Female: Krista Benner 21:53.44 Male: Paul Armstrong 19:13.50 Overall Walker Female: Laura Pessel 35:41.93 Male: Johnny Roybal 38:33.18
2010 Range Call Parade results:
Best of Show — RBC Historical Society Most Creative — Rio Blanco County Judge’s Choice — Colorado Division of Wildlife People’s Choice — Grand Marshals Dave and Enid Steffen
Range Call Ranch Rodeo results:
First-place overall (buckle): Coley Turner, Travis Anderson, Lenny Klinglesmith, Buddy Pakuer, Ellie Anderson and Casey Turner. Second-place overall (high money winners): Christy Atwood, Rowdy Atwood, Travis Anderson, Neil Brennan, Bailey Atwood and Kash Atwood.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • The prizes for best float in the parade went to Shepherd Service Station, first place; Meeker Market, second place. Third place went to the little Hilkey boy with his sheep, parading for Simms-Moulton Stores, Co.
