Harry Houston Peacock was born Aug. 1, 1927, in Jackson County, Fla., in the home his grandfather, Jefferson Peacock, built. He was the eldest son of Jessie Bodiford and George Clifford Peacock.
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Letter: To the citizens of Meeker, Eastern RBC
Dear Editor, This is an open letter to the residents of Meeker and Eastern Rio Blanco County.
Abestos abatement work begins with CNCC’s Rector Building
RANGELY I For the first three weeks of August, Armando Lopez and his team from Elite Environmental Services will be doing asbestos abatement and demolition to clear the area of the last portions of asbestos in the Rector Building on the Colorado Northwestern Community College campus in Rangely.
Instructions on how to report wildland fires
RBC | The Northwest Colorado Fire Management Unit would like to thank the people who have reported wildland fires.
Back to school tips for students
RBC I As a new school year begins, it’s important for parents and children to take steps to help ensure safe and enjoyable school days.
Rio Blanco County Fair Results, Continued
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MEEKER CLASSIC CARRIAGE …
Ann Marie Scritchfield is seen making one of her frequent rounds via carriage between downtown Meeker and the Meeker Classic, west of town, taking locals and tourists out to the trials grounds.
Plein Air Art event begins as artists arrive in area
MEEKER I Approximately 15 artists from Rio Blanco County, other parts of Northwest Colorado and the Front Range will be in and out of the Meeker area during the next two weeks for the Plein Air Meeker 2013 Art Competition and Exhibit.
Jones Hole Trail reopens after slide
DINOSAUR I Dinosaur National Monument Superintendent Mary Risser has announced that the Jones Hole Trail reopened Saturday.
Free upland bird hunting seminar offered in G.J.
RBC I In a continuing effort to provide guidance and instruction to novice and experienced hunters, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is introducing a new, ‘Upland Bird Hunting 101’ seminar on Aug. 29.
Classifieds: August 15, 2013 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS: ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Meeker to host OHV event this week
MEEKER I Meeker plays host this week, starting today, to the Colorado OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) Coalition (COHVCO) 2nd annual White River OHV Rendezvous.




