RBC | As the big game hunting season continues Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds hunters to be careful in all aspects of their hunting adventures. Recently, a hunter in the Gunnison area died from carbon monoxide poisoning after going to sleep with gas lanterns burning in his tent. The man only[Read More…]
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Golf board seeks direction
MEEKER | In the final tournament of the season, the Meeker Golf Course is played backwards, which is followed a dinner and the annual membership meeting. This year three directors were elected and the board asked for direction on how to proceed. Tim and Kym Bevin of Fruita were the best[Read More…]
Hard hat zone …
Park Avenue behind the courthouse is packed with construction trucks and heavy equipment as workers continue the remodel of the old building. The project, which includes the renovation of all three floors and the addition of a data building to house the county’s broadband servers, is expected to be finished in[Read More…]
Addressing White River water crisis
RANGELY | The water situation in Rangely’s Kenney Reservoir was the subject of a special work session before Tuesday’s town council meeting. Apparently, sediment is building up in the dam and it is feared that if a solution is not found soon, the quantity and quality of the water in[Read More…]
Building a Prosperous Rio Blanco County: Sustaining and growing existing businesses
By Katelin Cook Economic Development Coordinator Special to the Herald Times RBC | When talking about economic development it seems that attracting new business always gets the spotlight. Equally important is growing a community’s existing industries. Just like when recruiting a new business, existing businesses also need a business-friendly environment. They[Read More…]
Obituary: Bob Bivens
June 4, 1930 ~ Oct. 10, 2016 Robert Lee Bivens was born on June 4, 1930, in Crook, Colo., to Ben Edgar Bivens and Helen Ruth Simpson Bivens. Bob passed away at the Walbridge Wing on Oct. 10, 2016, in Meeker, Colo. Bob moved to Meeker in April of 1943.[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds: September 2016
SEPTEMBER 2016 WARRANTY DEEDS SELLER: KURTIS AND HALLIE BLUNT BUYER: WILLIAM POOL DESCRIPTION: SAGE HILLS RESUBDIVISION 261792 39 3 0 1326 SAGE RIDGE ROAD TRANSACTION PRICE: $180,000.00 SELLER: MICHAEL ELDER BUYER: NICHOLAS AND CARRIE SWAILS DESCRIPTION: HILDENBRANDT SUBDIVISION 69613 4 7 0 110 W RIO BLANCO AVE HILDENBRANDT SUBDIVISION 69613[Read More…]
MHS volleyball splits matches
RBC | After splitting matches last week, the Meeker High School volleyball team will play their final two matches of the regular season this weekend, starting with the Paonia Eagles on the other side of the net for Meeker’s homecoming game this Friday, then they will travel to Rangely and try[Read More…]
Dancing For a Good Cause…
It took a little time to get everyone warmed up and out on the dance floor, but the benefit dance and fundraiser to help two Meeker residents with medical bills for cancer treatment was a success all around. At the end of the evening, glowing balloons were released outside[Read More…]
Hunter sight-in dates at Meeker Sportsman’s Club range
RBC | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club started in 1978. With 200 members, they offer scholarships, partner with Colorado Parks and Wildlife for hunter’s safety courses, and help with veterans’ hunts and youth hunts. They also hosts annual “sight-in” days for hunters for a nominal fee. Volunteers from the club donate their[Read More…]
Mustangs end season…
Fire alarm at White River Village
RANGELY | The residents of the White River Village assisted living complex were surprised Tuesday, Oct. 11 by an unexpected test of a recently installed fire alarm system. Around 8 a.m., the fire alarms went off, awakening many residents. Everyone made it out of the building safely, only to discover there[Read More…]
