Frank Lewis Dembowski (Bud), age 86, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2015, in Vernal, Utah. Bud was born on July 20, 1928, to Frank T. and Jeanette Tolle-Dembowski in Omaha, Neb. He was the fourth of seven children. His nickname growing up was “Chocolate” because he liked chocolate and[Read More…]
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Letter to the Editor: Foster care system flawed
Dear Editor: I’m writing this letter in concern for our foster care system. First, it is a fact we need more people willing to provide foster homes. All children need unconditional love, acceptance and guidance, especially the children who have suffered situations where those things were non-existent in their lives.
On lookout…
Lex Collins sinks fourth ace
MEEKER I Local golfer Lex Collins recorded his fourth career hole-in-one at the Meeker Golf Course on Saturday after the Ladies’ Deerfly.
Obituary: Zane Roger Gray
Beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Zane Roger Gray died June 2, 2015, at home in Vernal, Utah. Zane was born Jan. 12, 1935, to William Alexander and Verdie Estella Collom Gray in Meeker, Colo.
Letter to the Editor: Thankful and grateful
Dear Editor: Thank you to everyone for all your thoughts and prayers, visits, calls, texts and Facebook messages after my recent heart attack. I’m thankful and grateful to God to be on the mend and for another chance.
103rd annual Oldtimers’ Dinner and Dance
CORRECTION: Natural Soda
RANGELY I An error was made in the June 4 edition of the Rio Blanco Herald Times in reference to the AGNC story on Page 2 regarding Natural Soda and Colowyo. Sara Schaeffner was misidentified as president and CEO of Enirgi Group when she is, in fact, president and CEO[Read More…]
Obituary: Kelly Wayne Hobbs
Born June 15, 1960, in Las Cruces, N.M., to Donald Clay and June Elinor Hobbs, Kelly Wayne Hobbs passed away June 5, 2015, near Raton, N.M.
’15 Range Call parade entries are available
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce is now accepting entries for the Range Call Parade, to be held at 10 a.m. on July 4 in downtown Meeker.
Meekerpalooza: An Arts, Crafts, Food and Music Success
BLM and Forest Service affirm non-listing of grouse in state
RBC I On May 28, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) released final environmental reviews for land use plans in Colorado that will help to conserve greater sage-grouse habitat and support sustainable economic development.




