County

Obituary: Ronald James ‘Bill’ Kent II

Ronald James (“Bill”) Kent II, 71, of Loveland died Nov. 17, 2009. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Berry and her family in Moffat County; his daughter Margie Wong and her family in Mountain View, Calif.; and his sister Rolleen McIlwrath and her family in Stockton, Calif. A memorial[Read More…]

November 28, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Treatment at doctors’ office spoils hunting

Just thought I would share with you and the wonderful community of Meeker my only regretful experience I have encountered in the last 10 years of visiting and hunting your wonderful area. This in itself was quite shocking, as many times I have received nothing but exceptional service from all[Read More…]

November 28, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

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Weedwise: Noxious weeds can threaten wildlife, livestock

What makes a weed noxious? Invasive, non-native, competitive, prolific, are terms used to describe weeds.

November 26, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

FNBR agrees to added investment changes

RBC I After completing the conditions of one agreement — at the direction of government regulators — First National Bank of the Rockies has agreed to make further changes. “FNBR has consented to another voluntary agreement with the OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency), whereby the bank has[Read More…]

November 25, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The Rio Theatre will be showing one of the year’s best pictures, “Some Like It Hot” with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon. • The Stage Coach Inn featured a big Thanksgiving dinner. Three miles west of Meeker. $1.50 per person.

November 25, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Winners of county 4-H achievement awards named

RBC I The Meeker Council hosted its awards program Nov. 1 and the Rangely Council held its awards program Nov. 8. 2008-2009 Meeker Council officers:

November 25, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

County files appeal of use tax decision

RBC I It’s not over. Not yet anyway. Rio Blanco County, on Friday, filed a petition with the Colorado Supreme Court, asking it to reconsider its decision in the use tax case.

November 25, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Valuation in county tops $1 billion

RBC I While the economy may be down, the county’s assessed value is up. In fact, it reached a record high. “I believe this is the first time it’s ever been over a billion,” said Renae Neilson, Rio Blanco County assessor.

November 20, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

New energy (efficiency) at CNCC

RANGELY I No more using Bunsen burners to heat the science lab. No more issuing electric heaters to students to warm their dorm rooms. No more snowdrifts in hallways. Thanks to a partnership with Chevron Energy Solutions, students and faculty at Colorado Northwestern Community College will be more comfortable this[Read More…]

November 19, 2009 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

BLM sells 11 parcels at oil, gas lease sale

RBC | The BLM Colorado State Office sold 11 parcels of 58 offered Nov. 12 at its quarterly oil and gas lease sale, totaling 6,043 acres. The highest per-acre price was for a 81-acre parcel in Rio Blanco County that sold to ExxonMobil for $215 per acre. The high bonus[Read More…]

November 19, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Classifieds: November 19, 2009 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]

November 19, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Williams subsidiary get OK for gas pipeline

RBC I Northwest Pipeline, a subsidiary of Williams, has received authorization from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to place its 24-inch diameter natural gas transmission pipeline known as the Colorado Hub Connection into service.

November 18, 2009 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled