RBC I A Meeker man could face more than $12,000 in fines because of alleged hunting violations. The Colorado Division of Wildlife is continuing its investigation of Kenneth Coughlin, 53, who was issued a summons for illegal possession, hunting in a closed area and a “Samson” surcharge.
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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The Meeker High School homecoming parade was scheduled for Oct. 2, 1959, centered around a “Roundup Time” theme. • Phil Sheridan was the top money winner at the Delta County Fair Rodeo last week. The Meeker local pocketed $289 and another Meeker[Read More…]
200 readers in program
RANGELY I More than 200 readers teamed up to read 3,000 books during the Rangely Regional Library’s Summer Reading Program. To celebrate, the program’s success, the library held its summer reading carnival, which was attended by 170 children and parents.
Long-time Rangely superintendent to get memorial
Books were a big part of Bob Mullen’s life, both professionally and personally. So, it’s only fitting that a sculpture — in Mullen’s memory — will be installed in front of the Rangely Regional Library.
County survey to assess housing
RBC I A year and a half ago, during the energy boom, it was difficult to find housing in Rio Blanco County. Now that the boom is over, housing is more available. But the county and both towns are still interested in trying to get a better idea of the[Read More…]
Williams’ Willow Creek plant at full power
RBC I Williams announced that the 450-million-cubic-feet-per-day (MMcfd) Willow Creek natural gas processing plant in western Colorado’s Piceance Basin has achieved full processing operations. The plant began operations on Aug. 7.
Business owners also divided on downtown justice center
RBC I Downtown business owners, like others in the community, are mixed in their views about a proposed justice center.
Classifieds: October 1, 2009 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co. your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or e-mail to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and 4th Thursday, 7:00pm, at 7th and Park, Meeker. Driver License Office hours: Meeker[Read More…]
Commission considers justice center sites
RBC I County commissioners’ first choice for the location of a justice center would be downtown, next to the courthouse, on the site of the Meeker Elementary School, which will be closed at the end of the school year.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • Front page headline: “Little interest shown locally in N.W. Junior college.” • Miss Donna Seger of Calhan, Colo., and Joe Collins of Meeker, Colo., exchanged wedding promises at 8 p.m. Saturday night, Sept. 5th, 1959. • “About half the people of the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for Sept. 11-17 Friday, Sept. 11 RBSO-6:34 a.m.-Traffic complaint at 44000 Hwy 64, Rangely MPD-10:19 a.m.-Motorist assist at 300 Market St., Meeker RBSO-11:44 a.m.-Motorist assist at 45000 Hwy 13, Meeker
July incidents up 9.7 percent
RBC | During July 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center experienced a 9.7 percent increase in activity compared to July 2008.