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Days Gone By: September 14, 2017

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The British Tommy’s definition of a “Slacker” as given in the dictionary of the trenches is: “An insect who stays back in England and lets other men do the fighting.” – You can’t worry and be glad at the same time—so just[Read More…]

Call Review: September 4-10, 2017

The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]

Benefit golf tournament Sept. 23

MEEKER | A golf tournament to benefit the Meeker Education Foundation will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Meeker Golf Course. The championship flight (18 holes) is $400 per four-person team and includes use of a golf cart and drinks at holes, cash prizes and dinner prepared by Elk[Read More…]

RBC Warranty Deeds: June-July 2017

SELLER: SUSAN HICKEN BUYER: JOHN RANDOLPH DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF MEEKER 15, 16 1011 MAIN STREET TRANSACTION PRICE: $225,000.00 SELLER: TOWN OF RANGELY BUYER: SHARON WEAVER DESCRIPTION: LA MESA SUBDIVISION REPLAT #2 OF REPLAT 289325 4 5 1267 DESERADO DRIVE TRANSACTION PRICE: $24,000.00 SELLER: ERIC SIMMS BUYER: ROSS MCGEE DESCRIPTION: TOWN[Read More…]

Public forum for Rangely Sept. 21

RANGELY | You are invited to a public forum in Rangely to share your ideas and input to help determine and prioritize the next project and initiatives for economic and community development Thursday, Sept. 21 at 6 p.m. at the Rangely High School auditorium (234 S. Jones Ave.). Participate in[Read More…]

Haskett appointed to CPW commission

RBC | The Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission held their September meeting in Steamboat Springs last week. Longtime Northwest Regional Manager Ron Velarde was honored for his 47 years with the agency (see sidebar), Meeker area outfitter Jeanne Horne was recognized for her years of service on the commission, and[Read More…]

Romatzke named CPW regional manager

RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced last month that Grand Junction area wildlife manager for Mesa and Garfield Counties, J. T. Romatzke, 43, has been chosen to replace Ron Velarde as northwest regional manager. Romatzke joined the agency in 1998, became a district manager in 2002, and area[Read More…]