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.
County
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.
New study reduces water use needed for oil shale
GLENWOOD SPRINGS I A new study has drastically reduced projections of water needs for oil shale development.
Dawson raises money for families with children who are ill or need transplants
MEEKER I Phil Dawson’s cross-country journey combines two of his greatest passions: Horses and raising money for families of children with long-term illnesses who need or have gone through an organ transplant. “I ride for organ transplant children,” said Dawson, whose journey took him through Meeker last week. “I’m trying[Read More…]
County Clerk’s office open Saturday for voters
RBC I The county clerk’s offices will be open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Saturday to receive mail ballots, issue replacement ballots and issue ballots to unaffiliated voters wishing to affiliate and vote.
Hickenlooper visits Meeker
[/caption] John Hickenlooper, Denver mayor and Democratic candidate for governor, made a stop in Meeker on Monday during a campaign swing through northwest Colorado.
Candidates make final election pitch
RBC I In their second question-and-answer session in a little more than a week, the three candidates for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission again took turns trying to distinguish themselves from the competition. It may have been their last opportunity.
