RBC | The booth and vendor sign-up deadline has been extended to Monday to encourage people of the community to sign-up for a booth at the 2013 Rio Blanco County Fair, which will carry the theme of “Red, White and Moo!”
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Circus performers keep rare art form alive for new era
RBC I This weekend, Rio Blanco County residents watched aerialists spin overhead, a draft horse thundering alongside a miniature pony and a lion named Francis showing some serious attitude. What viewers may not have realized was that they were watching an art form that, while increasingly rare in the United[Read More…]
From My Window… Commissioners face tough task picking new administrator
The Rio Blanco County commissioners are currently mulling over and have interviewed three candidates for county administrator to succeed Kimberly Bullen, who resigned in April.
Refreshments on the lawn…
Offering popcorn, juice and other refreshments
Farrises invite pals for 50th on Saturday
MEEKER | Tom and Lori Farris of Meeker will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Saturday, July 20 at Circle Park.
Citizen survey: County residents mostly happy with RBC
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the first of a two-part series that looks at the Rio Blanco County-commissioned resident-satisfaction survey that measures resident satisfaction with the county government and its services. The first part examines the findings of those who did the survey, looking at areas where the county rated at[Read More…]
‘Stop work’ order given on AT&T’s tower
MEEKER I The AT&T tower under construction south of Meeker on County Road 13 has been hit with a “stop work order,” which puts an instant halt to continuing work on the equipment building at the site.
Milk Creek Fire grows slowly, set for control
MEEKER I The Milk Creek Fire, burning 15 miles northeast of Meeker and 3.5 miles east of Yellow Jacket Pass, has grown very little and moved quite slowly for having been burning since July 4, said Ken Coffin, the district ranger for the Blanco Ranger District of the White River[Read More…]
Classifieds: July 18, 2013
Classifieds: July 18, 2013
Hurricanes swimmers compete at Montrose meet
RANGELY I A dozen Rangely Hurricanes swam in the Montrose Marlin Summer Open Saturday and Sunday in preparation of the Western Slope Championships to be held in Grand Junction this weekend.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Commissioner Tom Kilduff entertained a large party at dinner on the Fourth.
Letter to the Editor: Don’t destroy elementary school
Dear Editor: I am writing about the old Meeker elementary school in hopes that an intelligent decision will be made and political/personal reasons will not interfere with good judgment.
