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Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The FBI reported on a skull found on the upper White River near the Lewis ranch and said it was possible the skull was that of Herman Park, who disappeared from the ranch nearly 30 years earlier.

H1N1 vaccine available on priority basis

RBC I Locally, the H1N1 vaccine will be available next week. But that doesn’t mean just anyone can get the shot, at least not at first. Priority will be given to groups more susceptible to contracting the flu, including pregnant women, households that have children under the age of 6[Read More…]

Meeker man charged with illegal hunting

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.

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…]