County

2011 High School Golf Season

The 2011 high school golf season has started and both Rio Blanco County high schools have teams and both already have tournament experience.

August 28, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Emergency loans available for farm losses

RBC | Garfield, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties have been designated as contiguous counties to disaster areas in Utah due to losses caused by flooding that occurred April 18, 2011, through July 16, 2011.

August 27, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Transparency

I’ve noticed a few more gray whiskers in my goatee recently. It doesn’t bother me to have them, there are just more of them these days. Maybe it’s because of my age (some of my same-age friends have quite a bit of gray hair) or maybe stress is squeezing the[Read More…]

August 26, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Storms over area keep fire crews busy

RBC I About two dozen wildland fires occurred over the weekend beginning Friday afternoon. Lightning was the cause of all the fires except for one which was a vehicle fire.

August 25, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RBC streamlines process

RBC I “We’ve been working on this process for more than a year,” Rio Blanco County commissioner chairman Kai Turner said of the resolution to streamline the permitting process for drilling well pads.

August 25, 2011 by Bobby Gutierrez Comments are Disabled

Commissioners say thanks for support

Dear Editor: The Rio Blanco County Commissioners would like to thank the following people for their assistance in completing the new 4-H Building in time for the 2011 County Fair.

August 23, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Silent auction, dinner Sept. 8

RBC I Horizons Specialized Services will host a silent auction and spaghetti dinner Thursday, Sept. 8, at 5:30 p.m. at the Fairfield Center in Meeker.

August 22, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Tickets for booster seat violations steep

RBC I Aug. 1 marked the one-year anniversary of the expanded child passenger safety law in Colorado, which means law enforcement will start pulling over and giving $82 citations to drivers transporting children under age 8 who are not in a car seat or booster seat.

August 22, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago – Until disposed of we will offer 17¢ 20¢, 25¢, 30¢ and 35¢ values In organdies, batistes, lawns and dimities at 10¢ and 12¢ cents per pair. The famous Russell gloves for $1.50 per pair. – County surveyor Dan Moog is kept on[Read More…]

August 21, 2011 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Sheepdog demonstration …

What’s better than a live demonstration to whet your appetite for the real thing? Meeker Classic trial director Maym Cunningham and her sister, retired trial director Ellen Nieslanik were invited to perform a sheep herding demonstration at the Snowmass Night Rodeos.

August 21, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

2011 RIO BLANCO COUNTY FAIR RESULTS

2011 Pet Rock ContestMentor and Me (up to 7 years old)Best Dressed1. Kastyn Dembowski – Best of Show2. Teagen Dembowski3. Carmella Fortunato4. Hayden Garcia5. Jaicee Simmons6. Bren Crowe Youth under 14Best Dressed1. Dalton Dembowski2. Phalon Osborn3. Bransen Shelton4. Samantha Lapp5. Kayla Fortunato6. Justin Henderson Age 14-59Best Dressed1. Brittany Babineaux2. Myriah[Read More…]

August 21, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

What you can do to ensure “No Child is Left Behind”

RBC I “Test cheating scandal!” “Budget cuts!” “Accreditation lost!” These are the types of headlines associated with school districts around the nation today. With issues like these mounting on the front lines of education, even the best and brightest teachers need reinforcements.

August 20, 2011 by editor Comments are Disabled