If no news is good news, then the first week of 2010 must be going fairly well. Either that or everyone is too tired after the holidays to do much of anything.
Meeker
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…]
Home births an option for moms in Rio Blanco County
MEEKER I It’s been years since hospitals in Rio Blanco County offered birthing services, except in emergency situations.
Junior high teams tip off this week
RBC I Rangely Junior High girls’ basketball players will have a quick turnaround this week. They officially started practice Tuesday — Monday was an in-service day — and four days later they will play their first games of the season.
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.
Streaker sightings
MEEKER | In December, Streaker activities were as follows: Fifteen days of Chuck Wagon with 11 riders, 230 stops in Meeker including 34 medical, nine riders to Rifle for shopping, four riders to Grand Junction for medical and 20 riders (two trips) for shopping, eight riders for extra medical trips[Read More…]
Sportsmen meet tonight at Kilowatt Korner
MEEKER | The Sportsman’s Club will have its regular monthly meeting tonight at 7 at Kilowatt Korner.
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.
Classifieds: January 7, 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…]
Tyler signs copies of her new book
MEEKER | Laura Tyler signs a copy of her new children’s book, “The Story of Little Beaky Robin,” for Meagan Tonozzi, 7, of Meeker during a book signing Dec. 18 at Avis’ Village Floral in Meeker.
Days Gone By: Dec. 30, 2009 edition
From the archives of The Meeker Herald and Rangely Times
Loose Ends: Letting the light shine
Walking home the other night, the twinkling lights on display in most every neighborhood lent warmth and light. I was amazed to see even the backyard of one home lit up as well.