The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 17, 1935 • With the White River valley blanketed with another heavy snowstorm there should be no drought in this section this year.
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November incidents down 10.3 percent from 2008
RBC | During November 2009, the Rio Blanco County Communications Center logged 819 incidents, down from November 2008 totals of 913, which is a 10.3 percent decrease in activity. However, the number of incidents for 2009 has increased 1.8 percent year-to-date.
Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for January 8-14, 2010 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
Census questions to be mailed in March
RBC I Like everyone else, Rio Blanco County residents are being asked to stand up and be counted in the once-every-decade U.S. Census. “They kicked off the national campaign last week, so people will start seeing more about it,” said Becky Niemi, administrative assistant for the town of Meeker.
Watson: Haiti faced crushing poverty before earthquake
J.D. “Doc” Watson has seen the extreme impoverishment of Haiti firsthand. And that was before the devastating earthquake on Jan. 12. “I see the pictures on the news … and having just been there, I can picture all of this,” said Watson, pastor of Grace Bible Church in Meeker.
Horsemen organizing White River Chapter
RBC I Local equestrians who enjoy public lands from horseback are forming a local chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of America. The White River Chapter would be the 10th in Colorado.
Classifieds: January 21, 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
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).
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.
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.”
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…]
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.
