Rangely

Rector: Political maverick loves local government

Peggy Rector never thought of herself as a trailblazer. But that’s what she was. “That really wasn’t even on my mind, to be honest with you,” she said. Rector was the first woman to serve as mayor of Rangely. She was also the first — and only woman, so far[Read More…]

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 110 years ago • The coal dealers are happy these days, 18 degrees below zero! • Frank E. Sheridan delivered the sheriff’s key (of Garfield) to Mr. Thomas, his successor.

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…]