MEEKER I While the future of the old Meeker Elementary School is unclear, one thing is certain. Rio Blanco County isn’t interested in the building. “They have moved on,” said Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge, following a meeting July 12 between members of the town board and county commissioners. “They want[Read More…]
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Trash removal on County Road 5 Saturday
RBC I Natural gas operators, area contractors and county agencies will partner with numerous Rio Blanco youth organizations to conduct the fourth annual trash removal project along County Road 5 on Saturday.
Letter: Thanks to emergency responders in fire
We would like to express our sincere thanks to the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department, Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office and our neighbors whose timely response to our brush fire on Sunday saved us from what could have been much more than a brush fire. It is a great thing that[Read More…]
Project works to manage local wildlife habitat
MEEKER I Its official name is the Oak Ridge/Lost Park Coordinated Resource Management Plan. But that’s a long title.
Classifieds: July 22, 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]
Failed switch caused July 14 outage
MEEKER I White River Electric Association experienced an unplanned outage to the town of Meeker Substation on July 14 for approximately one hour.
Band will perform on courthouse lawn
MEEKER I The second in a series of free summer concerts sponsored by ERBM Recreation and Park District will be Friday from 6 p.m. until dark on the courthouse lawn, 550 Main St. The band Hunker Down will perform.
Sarah Sizemore on UNC Dean’s Honor Roll
MEEKER I Sarah Sizemore, a 2006 Meeker High School alumnae, was named to the Dean’s Honor Roll at the University of Northern Colorado for the 2009-2010 academic year.
Lots of interest in two local political races in primary
Judging by the number of political signs posted around the county, there’s a lot of interest in the two contested local races in the Republican primary. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Joe Collins, who will retire his seat on the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners in January.
Collins’ goats and lambs are winners this summer
MEEKER I Macy Collins has been showing her goats and lambs for the last several weeks. She had a great jackpot season, winning some cash, her first belt buckle and some other prizes. July 3 was her final jackpot before the county fair and state fair. She attended the first[Read More…]
Obituary: H.V. ‘Mac’ McFarland
H.V. (Mac) McFarland, Jr. was born Jan. 10, 1933, in Leander, Texas, to the late H.V. McFarland, Sr. and Leona P. Simpson McFarland. He spent his younger years in Texas and New Mexico, Where his father was a civil servant working on military bases. Mac attended high school in New[Read More…]
Police Blotter: July 9-15
Law enforcement activity for July 9-15, 2010, included: