County

Military benefits

RBC I Military veterans can qualify for a higher Social Security payment for active duty from 1957 through 2001 (the program ended Jan. 1, 2002).

January 18, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Conservation districts will hold annual meetings Jan. 23 in Meeker

White River and Douglas Creek conservation districts will have their annual banquet Jan. 23 at the Fairfield Center in Meeker. Social hour begins at 6 p.m. and dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m., catered by Ma Famiglia.

January 17, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 10, 1935 • Political cartoon: “Before the House, 74th Congress: Unemployment, Medical Aid, Old Age Pension, Soldier’s Bonus, Industry, Business.”

January 17, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Rector: Political maverick loves local government

Peggy Rector never thought of herself as a trailblazer. But that’s what she was. “That really wasn’t even on my mind, to be honest with you,” she said. Rector was the first woman to serve as mayor of Rangely. She was also the first — and only woman, so far[Read More…]

January 16, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County

Ritter’s decision not a big surprise for local leaders

RBC I While the state’s Democratic Party scrambled to find a gubernatorial candidate to replace Bill Ritter, locally, the governor’s decision not to seek reelection didn’t come as a complete surprise.

January 14, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

County health department meetings set

RBC I The Rio Blanco County Health Department will hold meet and greets this month on both ends of the county.

January 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Second DC honor flight planned for May

RBC | The first Western Slope Honor Flight (WSHF) was so successful and rewarding for the 110 World War II veterans who participated on the inaugural flight Aug. 25-26 that the WSHF board has decided to schedule a second flight for May 4-5.

January 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Housing assessment results presentation

RBC I Preliminary results of a countywide housing needs assessment will be presented Jan. 25 in Meeker and Jan. 26 in Rangely. The public is invited to attend.

January 14, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: January 14, 2010 edition

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]

January 13, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Police Blotter: Jan. 1-7

Law enforcement activity for January 1-7, 2010, included: Key: CSP-Colorado State Patrol RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, January 1 MPD-12:56 a.m.-Disturbance at 775 Ninth St., Meeker MPD-1:26 a.m.-911 hang-up call from 980 Karen Court, Meeker MPD/MVFR-1:44 a.m.-Suspicious[Read More…]

January 13, 2010 by Herald Times Staff Comments are Disabled

Meeker’s Toni Simmons relieved to be cancer-free

Toni Simmons is ready to get her life back. Toni recently received the news she has been waiting for — she is cancer free. “It was like the whole world was lifted off my shoulders,” Toni said. “Stress went right out the door.” Now she’s ready to get on with[Read More…]

January 10, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Junior high teams tip off this week

RBC I Rangely Junior High girls’ basketball players will have a quick turnaround this week. They officially started practice Tuesday — Monday was an in-service day — and four days later they will play their first games of the season.

January 9, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled