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County
Local election results: The votes are counted, but they aren’t “official” yet
Commissioner: Shawn Bolton-583 Pat Hughes 571 Wendy Gutierrez 542 Coroner: Albert Rudolf Krueger 807 Sherri Halandras 534 Nancy Ann Richardson 367
Letter to the Editor: Two votes for Hughes
Dear Editor, Our county is at a critical crossroads. Do we want to expand our government and regulations on business including our crucial oil and gas industry, or do we want to open our doors to business and truly encourage our economy to recover?
Chambers’ members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Suzan Pelloni. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Raven Realty. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
New study reduces water use needed for oil shale
GLENWOOD SPRINGS I A new study has drastically reduced projections of water needs for oil shale development.
Dawson raises money for families with children who are ill or need transplants
MEEKER I Phil Dawson’s cross-country journey combines two of his greatest passions: Horses and raising money for families of children with long-term illnesses who need or have gone through an organ transplant. “I ride for organ transplant children,” said Dawson, whose journey took him through Meeker last week. “I’m trying[Read More…]
County Clerk’s office open Saturday for voters
RBC I The county clerk’s offices will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday to receive mail ballots, issue replacement ballots and issue ballots to unaffiliated voters wishing to affiliate and vote.
Hickenlooper visits Meeker
[/caption] John Hickenlooper, Denver mayor and Democratic candidate for governor, made a stop in Meeker on Monday during a campaign swing through northwest Colorado.
Candidates make final election pitch
RBC I In their second question-and-answer session in a little more than a week, the three candidates for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission again took turns trying to distinguish themselves from the competition. It may have been their last opportunity.
RBC Fair 4-H Results
4-H Cake Decorating team challenge: Held Thursday, July 22 at Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds: • Grand Champion team — Meagan McGruder, Kilee Rudkin, Charlie Day, Kolbi Franklin • Reserve Champion team — Meghan Smith, Caroline Copeland, Allie Willey, Sam Baylie, Cydnee Zaleski • People’s Choice — Avery Watt, Julia Keeler,[Read More…]
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Wendll’s Wondrous Things. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Blu H Well Service.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago • Game Warden Gentry arrested Wheaton Clark and Loyal Mack on Sunday for killing deer out of season. • Nearly everyone in Meeker was out Monday evening viewing the total eclipse of the moon. The night was perfectly clear and the moon was[Read More…]
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13 hours ago
Our next Marketing Mixology Spotlight is the one-of-a-kind Home.Made in downtown Meeker, Colorado.
Stop in to find home decor, gifts, clothing, jewelry, fresh flowers, gourmet chocolate, kids items, and so much more! Custom embroidery and engraving are also available! 💜
Meeker Colorado Chamber of Commerce
Home.Made.
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13 hours ago
The Grand Opening of The Museum Store is at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 4 at Heritage (594 Main St. ~ The Hugus Building) in Meeker. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-museum-store-opens-saturday-at-heritage/meeker/
22 hours ago
Panther track pulls back-to-back meets prepping for state. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panther-track-pulls-back-to-back-meets/sports/
2 days ago
With two weeks to the state track competition, the Cowboys are headed to the league meet in Grand Junction this weekend. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/mhs-track-team-heads-to-league-meet/sports/
2 days ago
This is the 22nd year wildlife biologist Mary Cunningham has introduced classes of students from Meeker Elementary and Barone Middle School, as well as members of the public, to our local assortment of birds in honor of World Migratory Bird Day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/celebrating-our-migratory-birds/meeker/
2 days ago
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
4 days ago
As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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