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…]
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2010 Rio blanco county fair:
4-H DOG SHOW DOG OBEDIENCE SUPERINTENDENTS: ARLENE ESTES & ANN FRANKLIN CHAMPION HI-POINT OBEDIENCE & SHOWMAN: KYLER BLAND (Donated by Rio Blanco County Abstract Company) RESERVE CHAMPION HI-POINT OBEDIENCE & SHOWMAN: CYDNEE ZALESKI (Donated by Meeker Hotel & Café)
Proud dad anticipates walking daughter down aisle
A couple of weeks ago, I received an unexpected phone call. I was on the phone at the office when I noticed my cell phone vibrating. I saw it was my oldest daughter’s boyfriend who was calling.
KKR stops stock offer
RBC I The Associated Press reported Tuesday KKR & Co., the parent company of private equity firm Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, shelved plans for a $500 million stock offering, citing unfavorable market conditions. Henry Kravis owns the Westlands Ranch upriver.
Letter: Thanks to participants in Highway 5 cleanup
I would like to take a minute to thank our oil and gas industry partners: Williams, Encana, Enterprise, XTO, Shell, Halliburton and Whiting, as well as our volunteers Mary K. Eversman and Steve Cox, Rio Blanco County and the RBC Sheriff’s Office for their dedication to the safety and well[Read More…]
History of Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District
In the spring of 2010, many residents within the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District raised questions about the history, the future, the motives, and the intentions of the district. Misunderstandings concerning the mission of the board of directors, the district’s history and future dominated much of the discussion.
Coroner’s race goes to Krueger
RBC – For nearly three decades, Rio Blanco County’s coroner position was filled by a medical doctor. It will be that way again.
Bolton wins GOP commission primary
RBC – Shawn Bolton did it the hard way. Bolton was the lowest vote-getter back during the Republican County Assembly in April and had to petition his way on to the ballot, with his name appearing last among the three Republican candidates for county commissioner.
Classifieds: August 12, 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]
Local election results: The votes are counted, but they aren’t “official” yet
Commissioner: Shawn Bolton-583 Pat Hughes 571 Wendy Gutierrez 542 Coroner: Albert Rudolf Krueger 807 Sherri Halandras 534 Nancy Ann Richardson 367
Letter to the Editor: Two votes for Hughes
Dear Editor, Our county is at a critical crossroads. Do we want to expand our government and regulations on business including our crucial oil and gas industry, or do we want to open our doors to business and truly encourage our economy to recover?
Chambers’ members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is Suzan Pelloni. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com. This week’s Rangely Chamber Member of the Week is Raven Realty. For more information, go to www.rangelychamber.com.
