MEEKER | The Freeman E. Fairfield Trust semi-annual grant application deadline is 5 p.m. on Oct. 1. Completed applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham at 438 E. Market St. The mailed applications must be received, not postmarked, by Oct. 1.[Read More…]
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CNCC sophomore wins title of national teen
RANGELY I Alyssa Mae Magalong, 19, the daughter of Maria and Felix Magalong Jr. of Colorado Springs and a sophomore at Colorado Northwestern Community College, represented Colorado as Miss Colorado Teen 2013 at The Pageant-US National, which was held in California on Aug. 13-18, winning the national title of Pageant[Read More…]
Big players meet Tuesday on broadband in county
RBC I A public presentation on broadband telecommunications will be hosted at Colorado Northwestern Community College’s Weiss Conference Center on Tuesday at noon.
Giovanni’s turns 10 with family effort
RANGELY I Just because John Payne worked at a restaurant for almost 15 years before owning one himself doesn’t mean he knew what he was in for in Rangely.
Obituary: Elvina Fern Burke
Elvina Fern Burke was born to Stephen and Opal Woodard on Aug. 6, 1935, in Rifle, Colo., where she also grew up. She was the fifth of seven children.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The Meeker Town Council is now considering the expediency of opening up Main Street west to the Thayer Ranch. A movement is on foot to raise part of the funds necessary to do this work from the property owners who will be[Read More…]
Girl Scouts seek members, volunteers
MEEKER | The Girl Scouts of America in Meeker is still accepting applications for girls and volunteers. Girls to join the scouts and volunteers who will help out and who are wanting more information are asked to contact Cheryl Mohr at 878-3798.
Large deer…
Perhaps eating leaves helps deer build strong bodies, but between these three bucks there are at least 22 antler points, not counting brow tines. The three big bucks were spotted this past weekend eating the leaves of a tree that had been downed by lightning or high winds in Meeker.
Obituary: Jerald “Jerry” Tullio
Jerald “Jerry” Tullio was born Nov. 9, 1933, the son of Frank and Frances Tullio.
New Arrival: Mikaila Hill
Clint, Angie and Makenzie Hill of Rangely would like to announce the birth of Mikaila Rae Hill, born Aug. 25, 2013, at 4:02 p.m. in Grand Junction.
Road and Bridge handles county rains without problems
RBC I For the most part, the roads, bridges and culverts have met the challenge thrown at them the past two weeks by heavy rains and hail all around Rio Blanco County.
Cowboys run in Grand Jct.
MEEKER I The Meeker High School cross country team traveled to Grand Junction again for the Grand Junction High School Tiger Invitational meet Friday and they made improvements.
