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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).

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…]

Second DC honor flight planned for May

RBC | The first Western Slope Honor Flight (WSHF) was so successful and rewarding for the 110 World War II veterans who participated on the inaugural flight Aug. 25-26 that the WSHF board has decided to schedule a second flight for May 4-5.

Police Blotter: Jan. 1-7

Law enforcement activity for January 1-7, 2010, included: 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 Friday, January 1 MPD-12:56 a.m.-Disturbance at 775 Ninth St., Meeker MPD-1:26 a.m.-911 hang-up call from 980 Karen Court, Meeker MPD/MVFR-1:44 a.m.-Suspicious[Read More…]