On tap: Meekerpalooza, 10K run, farmers market, flea market, metal art competition, fish fry MEEKER I Saturday will be a busy day in and around Meeker as six events will take place starting at 8 a.m. and running through 9 p.m. at venues stretching from downtown Meeker to the annual[Read More…]
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37 Meeker High School graduates earned their diplomas
Grand opening Friday for new business
MEEKER I A new business, Country Raised, will hold a grand opening and ribbon cutting at noon Friday at 275 6th St., in downtown Meeker. Country Raised offers farmhouse-style décor, classic toys, Colorado chocolates and more, according to owner Makala Barton. Sponsored by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, the ribbon[Read More…]
Work underway on Meeker Veterans Community Center
MEEKER I The public may have seen construction work going on at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building at 290 4th St. and Main Street across from the Mountain Valley Bank in Meeker This building was purchased in March 2015 due to some very generous donations. The projects are being[Read More…]
Bodies of husband and wife discovered in Rangely home
RANGELY I Rangely police officers were called to a private residence at roughly 2:30 p.m. on June 1, and responding officers found the bodies of a husband and wife who resided at the residence on East Rio Blanco Avenue.
Ribbon cuttings…
Classifieds: June 9, 2016
Ads for 06/09/16 ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations online at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets[Read More…]
Differences aplenty between sheep and cattledog trials; 5 days of fun
MEEKER I For 30 years, Meeker has opened its doors to the world for a week each September for the sheepdog trials and, during that time, the folks of Rio Blanco County and Meeker have built a rich tradition around the border collie’s unique ability to work and handle livestock.
Obituary: Doris ‘Jeanne’ Nadon
Doris ‘Jeanne’ Nadon, 81, of Galveston, Texas, passed away Wednesday, May 25, 2016, at Mainland Medical Center. She was born Dec. 5, 1934, in Zanesville, Ohio, to Louise and Lawrence German.
Hunter education opt-out available; apprentice licenses available
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife now offers apprentice licenses and hunter education test-out options. The changes, now in effect, are intended to encourage people to get active in the outdoors and interested in hunting.
Tipton’s office recognizes Meeker wrestling…
Brandon Baynor, representing Third District Congressman Scott Tipton’s office in Grand Junction, recently brought a Congressional Tribute Plaque to Meeker High School for the Meeker State Champion Wrestling Team, the State Champion Wrestlers and their coaches. From left, Baynor delivers the plaque to state champions TJ Shelton (four-time state champion),[Read More…]
Free legal clinic Tuesday for those needing legal advice
MEEKER I A free legal clinic for parties who have no attorney, will be featured from 2-3 p.m. on June 7 at the Meeker Public Library, located at 490 Main St. in Meeker.
