County

County

2010 Rio Blanco County Fair Events

COUNTY FAIR BOOTHS Want to share your business, programs, or non-profit information with the public? Have a booth at Rio Blanco County Fair. What better way to get exposure then to be on display at fair. All booths are six-feet-wide, four-feet-deep and eight-feet-high. They are to be of an educational[Read More…]

July 31, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

The County Cubicle: Having fun with county use tax

Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]

July 30, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Jeff Rector is recovering from rock-crawling accident

Jeff Rector is a hard man to keep down. That’s why his wife, Rebecca, had to take matters into her own hands. Or, more specifically, lock Jeff out of his truck. “She hid the keys to my pickup,” Jeff said. “I’m not much of a sit-around guy, but she did[Read More…]

July 30, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County supports local services

RBC I Amid increasing dialogue about the future of Colorado’s social services system, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commis-sioners has passed a resolution to affirm the county’s support for a locally administered human services system, and its commitment to excellence in the delivery of child protection, child support[Read More…]

July 29, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County

Three commission candidates address oil and gas forum

By JEFF BURKHEAD [email protected] RBC I They may not have a vote personally, but the companies they represent have a vested interest in whoever wins the election for county commissioner.

July 29, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: July 29, 2010 edition

ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected]

July 29, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Meeker Locals

It’s been a rough week for hometown girl Lori (Smith) McInnis and her husband, gubernatorial candidate Scott McInnis. In the wake of allegations of plagiarism, McInnis has agreed to return the $300,000 he received for articles written for a non-profit group. Opponents for the governor’s race are demanding he step[Read More…]

July 26, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rangely scores 16 unanswered runs to win

RANGELY I County rivals. Championship game. It doesn’t getting any better than this. Unless you’re Rangely. The team from the west end of the county run-ruled its county rival from the east end 18-8 Friday night in the 13-15-year-old Northwest League baseball championship.

July 26, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Obituary: Phyllis McAlister Weiland

Phyllis M. Weiland, a former Meeker resident, was born to Guy McAlister and Gracie Hall McAlister on April 16, 1927, in Pueblo. After a two-year courageous battle with ovarian cancer, she passed away surrounded by her five children on June 30, 2010.

July 25, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Even at age 68, Sir Paul McCartney is still rock royalty

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve found I still like to listen to the kind of music I grew up listening to. That’s why when I found out Paul McCartney was going to appear in concert at the Pepsi Center in Denver, I knew I had to go.

July 24, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead 2 comments

Trash removal on County Road 5 Saturday

RBC I Natural gas operators, area contractors and county agencies will partner with numerous Rio Blanco youth organizations to conduct the fourth annual trash removal project along County Road 5 on Saturday.

July 22, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Chambers name members of the week

RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is the Northwest Colorado Outfitters Association. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Los Tres Potrillos. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.

July 22, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled