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Capitol Christmas Tree will come from Meeker area in 2012

MEEKER I Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge will join Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and renowned photographer John Fielder tomorrow in Denver, along with representatives from the White River National Forest and Choose Outdoors to announce the selection of the White River National Forest as the source of the 2012 Capitol Christmas[Read More…]

December 15, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled

County

Rio Blanco County 4H achievement night awards

2011/2012 Meeker Council officers:

December 14, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Early this week Mrs. W.H. Randolph, from her cabin on the claim to Josephine basin, with a small .22 caliber rifle, shot and killed a large gray wolf.

December 13, 2011 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

OHV enthusiasts asked to attend meeting

RBC | Everyone interested in the future of off-highway vehicle use is encouraged to attend a Dec. 13 meeting in Glenwood Springs, Colo.

December 12, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Weed, pest district meeting Dec. 13

RBC | The Piceance Creek Weed and Pest District will have a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock School.

December 12, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

White River Electric Cowboy Shootout

Each year a MVP and all-tournament team are selected and announced before the championship games on Saturday.

December 12, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

County to hold budget hearing Dec. 12

RBC | County commissioners will hold a special budget hearing Monday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 200 Main St., in Meeker.

December 11, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely sales tax revenue up

RBC I Ask pretty much anybody about the economy in 2011 and they’ll tell you it has been a rough year, even for the government. For the third quarter in a row, reported revenue from sales tax, motor vehicle use tax, and construction and building material use tax continue to[Read More…]

December 9, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Christmas in historic Browns Park Dec. 10

RBC | Celebrate a country Christmas, Saturday, Dec. 10, at noon, at Lodore Hall in historic Browns Park.

December 9, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Beef leads growth in Colo. exports

RBC I Compared to 2010, Colorado’s exports of agricultural products increased 23 percent in the first nine months of 2011 to $967 million, led by increases in beef, hides, dairy, grains and processed foods.

December 9, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Hoopin’ it up …

The annual boys’ WREA Cowboy Shootout will begin tonight with Rangely playing Grand Valley at 6 p.m., followed by Meeker against Cedaredge in the first round of the three-day event.

December 8, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rifle Ranger Districts closes roads for winter

RBC I The onset of winter has prompted the Forest Service to close two roads on the Rifle Ranger District. The road to Little Box Canyon and Coulter Mesa (NFSR 832) and the Buford-Newcastle Road (NFSR 245) will be closed to automobile use as of Tuesday, Nov. 29.

December 7, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled