The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago March 21, 1935 • Tagert Hardware Store sponsored a John Deere picture show and lecture in the Baer building next dor to the post office. • Farm census shows Rio Blanco County unchanged since 1930.
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Meeker archery tournament results listed
MEEKER | Meeker Sportsman’s Club Indoor 3-D Archery Tournament Results. Youth — 1. Braden Reed, Lapoint, Utah; 2. Cole Koerner, Rifle, Colo.; 3. Jake Smith, Meeker, Colo.
Letter: Reader appreciates free obituary policy
I’ve wanted to send a huge thank-you to the newspaper for allowing the obituaries to be free. At such a difficult time, it was nice and reassuring to not have to pay an extra fee to let people know of our loss.
Letter: Loyann Hayes says thanks for prayers
I want to thank you all for your cards and prayers. Jerry is stable and starting to improve. He is at Trillium Specialty Hospital — East Valley, 215 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ 85206. Thank you, the Hayes family.
Community gardeners set three meetings
RANGELY I The community gardening group is moving forward with more meetings during the month of March. So far, there are 10 gardeners in the group and five acres of land have been donated close to town with water.
Funeral homes get new names, new owners
RBC I Joseph Swiger’s a newcomer to Colorado. But, already, he feels at home here. “My wife and I were raised in a small town, and we like living in a small town,” Swiger said. “There’s a sign I’ve seen that says a small town is like a big family.[Read More…]
Fresh start for Cochran
RBC I Ran Cochran has been the local funeral home director serving Rio Blanco County for the past dozen years. And it has given him a unique perspective on the people and communities he has served. Cochran Memorial Chapels had offices in Meeker and Rangely.
Still wildlifes: Taxidermist may be young but he knows what he’s doing …
He may be young, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t know his stuff. Ryan Huitt, who operates Wildlife Expressions, is one of Rangely’s newest business owners. He will turn 21 in April.
December reports down 28.6 percent
RBC | During December 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center logged 588 incidents, down from December 2008 totals of 823, which is a 28.6 percent decrease in activity.
Obituary: William Henry ‘Bill’ Sisneros
William Henry ‘Bill’ Sisneros Dec. 30, 1964~March 1, 2010 William Henry “Bill” Sisneros, age 45, died at his home in Rangely on Monday, March 1. Bill was born Dec. 30, 1964, in Alamosa to Margarito Jr. and Ericilia “Archie” Sisneros.
Memorial service for Stone Martin is Friday, March 19
Stone Martin died far too young. He was only 9. But his memory lives on in the hearts and minds of his family, his friends and everyone who knew him.
Letter: Praise for Peggy Rector’s leadership
Really enjoyed your recent write-up on Peggy Rector’s involvement in local government. I was serving as a Routt County Commissioner from the time Peg came in until the tragic accident.
