RBC | Ruckman’s Shop on Park and 12th streets has been the place to go when you need construction solutions since the 1940’s. The location was originally the Ruckman Plumbing Shop of the late Ray Ruckman. It would later be the home and construction shop of Jim Ruckman. As most[Read More…]
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Guest Editorial: Largest military airdrop in history took place in 2003
By Wes Eubanks Special to the Herald Times RBC | In March 2003 in northern Iraq, the 173rd Airborne Brigade Commander Col. William Mayville spoke to the troops before the drop: “Americans are asking you to make the world a better place by jumping into the unknown for the benefit[Read More…]
Karate winner …
Obituary: Karen Garcia
Karen Garcia April 2, 2017 Our beloved wife, mother, grammy and dear friend peacefully passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017, at her home in Meeker, Colo. Please join us for a celebration of life Monday, April 10 at the Meeker Golf Course, 11 a.m. Remembrance social will follow to share[Read More…]
STDs in cattle can cause calf loss
RBC | Springtime means many things for local ranchers; calving, branding and a renewed focus on herd health. For many, ranchers an important piece of the herd health puzzle. They regularly test bulls for a variety of diseases, including the dreaded trichomoniasis. “If you look at the average cost of[Read More…]
4-H beef feeder show held Feb. 26
RBC | The 2017 Rio Blanco County beef feeder show was held Feb. 26. The morning began with the tagging and weighing of prospect steers and heifers for the RBC Fair beef show in August. Prospects for the Colorado State Fair were also retinal scanned for identification purposes. Thirty-seven steers[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: Meeker schools developing master plan
By Chris Selle Special to the Herald Times RBC | For several months, the Meeker School District has investigated the possibility of developing a facilities master plan. In doing so, a request for qualifications (RFQ) document was developed in cooperation with the Capital Construction Assistance Division at the Colorado Department[Read More…]
Mr. Meeker Crowned …
Obituary: Penny Melissa Scott
Penny Melissa Scott Nov. 26, 1949~March 19, 2017 Meeker resident Penny Melissa Scott died Sunday, March 19, 2017, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. She was 70. A graveside funeral service was held at 11 a.m., Saturday, March 25, 2017, at Highland Cemetery in Meeker. Penny Melissa (Fisher) Scott was[Read More…]
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation banquet draws a sellout crowd
RBC | The Flat Tops Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation hosted their 23rd annual banquet and auction Saturday at the Fairfield Center for a sellout crowd. The officers of the Flat Tops Chapter Committee are Paul Kindall (and Lori), co-chair and tickets; Travis Flaharty, co-chair; Kim Brown, treasurer;[Read More…]
Guest Editorial: The necessity of protecting our economic drivers
By Jay Sullivan, Ph.D. Special to the Herald Times RBC | It is easier to criticize than it is to create. It is easier to destroy than it is to build. It is almost always easier to say no than it is to say yes when you need to get[Read More…]
Meszaros to graduate from Louisiana university
MEEKER | Alexis “Lexie” Meszaros, a 2014 Meeker High School alumnae, will be graduated May 13 from the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) with a Bachelor of Science degree in risk management and insurance. Meszaros was the National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices (NAPSLO) Outstanding Intern in 2016.[Read More…]