RBC | The first two weeks of 2018 have seen a continuation of dry weather as the local region plunges further into drought-like conditions. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, the western half of Rio Blanco County is currently experiencing Moderate Drought conditions with less than 30 percent[Read More…]
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Dunham inducted into hall of fame
MEEKER | Meeker’s Becky Dunham has been named to the Colorado Rural Electric Association (CREA) Women’s Task Force Hall of Fame. Dunham was honored at the CREA’s annual meeting in Denver last year. Becky joined the Women’s Task Force nearly 30 years ago after her husband, Gary, was first elected[Read More…]
Interim board position open for Rangely District Hospital
RANGELY | The Rangely District Hospital is currently seeking applications from those interesting in serving a short interim position on their board following the resignation of a board member. The position will be interviewed for and filled later this month. The spot will then be up for election in March.[Read More…]
Veterans Center open Monday-Friday
MEEKER | The Meeker VFW is proud to announce that its Meeker Veterans Community Center, a 501C3 non-profit located at 290 Fourth St., across from the Mountain Valley Bank, is open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon. Stop by for a cup of coffee, visit with others, play[Read More…]
Meeker National Historic District nomination set for approval Jan. 19
By Bob Amick Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker National Historic District consultant Carl McWilliams, renowned Principal of Cultural Resource Historians, reports that the nomination of the downtown Meeker area as a National Historic District [NHD] has been approved by the History Colorado Office of Archaeological and Historic[Read More…]
Obituary: Peggy Nadine Grinstead
Peggy Nadine Grinstead Feb. 11, 1944 ~ Dec. 29, 2017 Nadine is a Colorado native and was the third child of six born to Bill and Peggy Flowers. Nadine is preceded in death by her parents, brother Orville Flowers, sister Donna King, daughter Laurie Munger and granddaughter Allyson Grinstead. Nadine[Read More…]
Multiple opportunities available to serve on commissioner-appointed boards
RBC | Of the 18 boards and commissions appointed by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners, 13 have vacancies. The following is a list of the boards, what they do, when they meet and who is eligible to serve. Board-related expenses, such as for travel between Meeker and Rangely,[Read More…]
Mayor’s seat, three trustees up for election in Meeker
MEEKER | In April Meeker voters will have an opportunity to elect three new members to the town’s board of trustees, as well as a new mayor. Potential candidates have until 5 p.m. on Jan. 22 to turn in petitions for nomination, which must include 10 signatures from registered Meeker[Read More…]
Rangely gaming team places 3rd in state
RANGELY | Last month the Rangely High School Gaming Team finished their season ranked third in the state among a growing field of competitors. The Gaming Team, coached by school district IT Director Bo Bertoch, is in its third year of competition in Rangely and currently boasts 13 members, a[Read More…]
Historical Society annual meeting Jan. 14
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at the Old West Cultural Heritage Center located on the corner of Fifth and Park streets, starting at 1 p.m. The election of four members of the Board of Directors and its[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks from Jack Elder family
Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone for all the prayers and support and cards and gifts in our time of sorrow. It was greatly appreciated. Jack will be missed, but we know where he is at to see him again someday when we are called home. Thank You to Rangely[Read More…]
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