Ethel Starbuck, 95, and Joe Sullivan, 93, took a brief stroll around the Rio Blanco County Courthouse lawn following Thursday’s annual Fourth of July Parade, which featured the two as grand marshals. Throughout today’s Herald Times are photos and stories on Range Call events.
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Fireworks…
A variety of colors and shapes explode simultaneously as part of the Fourth of July fireworks display set off from Cemetery Hill above Meeker.
Rangely student on state team to promote Colorado
RANGELY I Last month kicked off Governor John Hickenlooper’s commission to engage Coloradans in a statewide branding effort that aims to “capture the spirit and energy that exists in Colorado today,” according to the Making Colorado Tumblr page. And with the help of Rio Blanco County participants, Rangely’s Tessa Slagle[Read More…]
Rangely, Meeker to host circus
RBC | The Rangely and Meeker chambers of commerce will host Culpepper & Merriweather Circus performances on Friday and Saturday, respectively.
Free hunter education classes start today
MEEKER | A free hunter safety class will be taught in Meeker starting today and continuing through Friday and Saturday at Kilowatt Korner.
Fire at Milk Creek burns wild, is being watched
RBC I The Milk Creek Fire, 15 miles northeast of Meeker and 3.5 miles east of Yellow Jacket Pass, was reported July 4. Attack resources responded immediately.
Alamosa’s Mark Meyer is new MSD superintendent
MEEKER I The Meeker School District Board of Education announced publicly Wednesday morning that Mark Meyer of Alamosa had accepted the position of Meeker superintendent of schools.
“Sacrifice and Resolution” unveiled
The face of the soldier on the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial is chiseled in bronze and stands as a masterpiece of art sculpted by Meeker artist John Kobald.
Classifieds: July 11, 2013
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Allstars…
The 117th Avenue Allstars from Denver joined the 101st Army Dixieland Jazz Band for a concert on the Rio Blanco County Courthouse lawn on June 21. More than 200 residents and visitors gathered to listen to a wide variety of tunes from the two bands, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
Veterans Memorial set…
MEEKER I Several volunteers worked over the weekend to mount the statue of the soldier atop the stand that together make up the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial on the courthouse lawn in downtown Meeker.
Rangely to host circus on July 12
RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Culpepper & Merriweather Circus on July 12.
