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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…]

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.  

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…]

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.

Oh deer, more discussion

RBC I Another meeting to discuss the declining mule deer herd was held by the Colorado Division of Parks and Wildlife (CDPW) Aug. 15, to focus on a few of the many factors contributing to the decline in mule deer numbers.

Logging traffic on Yellow Jacket Pass

MEEKER I Intermountain Resources of Delta, Colo., is currently harvesting timber in the Wilson Park area. Visitors using Forest Road 250 near Yellow Jacket Pass should expect to encounter logging trucks and increased activity in the area over the next few months.

Letter to the Editor: Higher taxes on oil

Dear Editor: The administration and too many members of Congress still want to levy higher taxes on oil and natural gas producers, a policy that would not only discourage investment and kill job creation, but also weaken our energy security and national defense.

RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY

The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago Increasing business has caused the Rees company stage lines to seek larger office quarters. Vic Moulton helped to put up 20 tons of hay on the Moulton-Harp Ninemile hill ranch during the past three weeks.