To all of the friends and family of Frances Woolley, who enjoyed her and helped her these past years of her time in Meeker, we thank you very much! She talked about the visits from friends, health workers, clergy, doctors and nurses. She appreciated the calls and the drop-by visits.
Meeker
August incidents up over 2008
RBC | During August 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center experienced a 6.2 percent increase in activity compared to August 2008. Total incidents received through the communications center increased to 1,163 in August 2009, up from 1,095 in August 2008. The number of calls for service decreased for the[Read More…]
DOW, landowner offer late season elk hunt
MEEKER | The Colorado Division of Wildlife and a private landowner in the Meeker area are teaming up to offer a special late season cow elk hunting opportunity in late November and December. Six hunters will be selected for this unguided elk hunt on the 2,900 acre Berryman property. Selected[Read More…]
Letter: Is there an age limit for trick-or-treat?
A few days ago, my husband and I were commenting on how nice it’s been in the last few years that Meeker has seen hardly any trouble or minor crimes on Halloween. I can remember a few years back reading in the paper how people were tired of their pumpkins[Read More…]
Classifieds: November 5, 2009 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…]
Community Visioning meetings scheduled
RBC I The public is invited to attend meetings to learn more about the county’s Community Visioning process. Meetings will be held Nov. 10 in Meeker and Nov. 12 in Rangely to present findings from the initial data collection, review the ongoing Community Visioning process and gather additional feedback. Both[Read More…]
Mexican restaurant to take over former Gary’s Steak House
MEEKER I After closing its doors Aug. 9, Gary’s Steak House and Saloon will reopen … as Fiesta Guadalajara.
Challengers get elected
RBC I Two newcomers were elected to the Meeker and Rangely school boards during Tuesday’s election. Rebecca Rector was the top vote-getter for the Rangely School Board with 381 votes, outdistancing incumbent Adair Norman, who had 217 votes and will retain his seat on the board, and another challenger, Connie[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
For what may be the first time ever, or at least the first time in recent memory, Halloween will coincide with the end of daylight-saving time, giving everyone a chance for an extra hour of trick or treating, or haunting and spooking, or whatever else you might be planning for[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Things left behind
The things we leave behind tell so much about us. Historical sites and museums across the country are filled with mundane artifacts of our daily lives. It is how the people used them and what effect the objects had on their lives that is most important.
RBC Warranty Deeds
AUGUST 2009 TRANSACTIONS Seller: Elk Creek Ranch Development, Inc. Buyer: Seagull Associates, LLC Description: Subdivision: Elk Creek Ranch PUD 287707 Lot: 44 Transaction Price: $1,325,000 Seller: Wheeler Ranch, LLC Buyer: Elk Creek Ranch Development
First birthday for Brooke Cojocaru
MEEKER | Brooke Lynn Cojocaru turned 1 on Sept. 26. She had a very fun birthday party and loved playing in her cake.