Eighteen million dollars doesn’t earn what it used to but according to Rio Blanco County commissioners and five local entities, it’s still important.
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Western Fuels buys ColoWyo
RBC I Western Fuels-Colorado LLC, a cooperative fuel supplier that delivers coal under contract to the Craig Station and Nucla Station power plants in western Colorado, has entered into an agreement to purchase the Colowyo Mine from Rio Tinto.
Wild horse gathering …
The Bureau of Land Management spent more than a week gathering wild horses in the Piceance-East Douglas area, where there was an estimated population of 380 wild horses. Cattoor Livestock Round-up, out of Utah, used a helicopter to gather 238 wild horses by Sept. 26. The BLM would like to[Read More…]
RBC Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago Ben Morgan met with a painful accident July 20 while lassoing an unbroke horse at the Morgan boys’ ranch.n Meeker will now have two blacksmith shops within its limits. Mr. JoHantgen, late of Leadville, arrived in the city on Saturday, and has begun[Read More…]
Masquerade Diva Dinner in Craig Oct. 14
CRAIG | Bella Voce presents Masquerade Diva Dinner in Craig Oct. 14. Tickets Available from any chorus member or call Jeana Womble at 970-629-9244.
Free veterans’ flu shot clinic Sept. 27
RBC I The annual veterans’ walk-in flu shot clinic will open Monday, 9 a.m. at the Grand Junction VA Medical Center.
Letter to the Editor: Seeking local Pearl Harbor survivors
Dear Editor:I am writing to request your assistance in locating Pearl Harbor survivors with whom you may be acquainted.
Welle testifies at field hearing
RBC I At a field hearing held Monday in Grand Junction, chairman of the House Small Business Subcommittee on Agriculture, Energy and Trade Scott Tipton (R-CO) examined federal energy industry regulations and policies and their impact on small businesses, jobs and consumer prices.
Letter from the Editor: Thank you, Thank you,
No room for a column this week but always room to squeeze in a thank you.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n The south Mesa and Little Beaver districts will benefit from a new rural mail route to be established.
Letter to the Editor: Commissioner responds
Dear Editor: This letter is in response to a letter concerning H.R. 1581, the Wilderness and Roadless Area Release Act.Let me start by talking about wilderness areas.
Fourth annual Energy Expo Sept. 28
MEEKER I The fourth annual Energy Information Expo in Meeker will be held Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Fairfield Center.
Come say hi!
Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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