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With a little help from her friends

MEEKER I When 47-year-old Dee Cox suffered a debilitating stroke in 2008, she was tempted to give up hope. Three and a half years later, she credits a large part of her recovery to the love and support she received from the Meeker community.

Bolton appointed chairman

RBC I Shawn Bolton was elected chairman of the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners at its first meeting of 2012 and said he is “looking forward to this year.”

Apply now for leadership training program

MEEKER | Together with the Meeker Chamber of Commerce, the Rural Community Assistance Corporation (RCAC) will host a leadership training class in Meeker in 2012. Applications must be received by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce by Friday, Jan. 13, 2012. If you have any questions, please contact the Meeker Chamber[Read More…]

Crab crackin’

Tickets for the annual Crab Crack benefit for the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce went on sale to members Monday and Kathy Filener and Jane Miller (current chamber board member) made sure they got theirs right away from director Brooke Lohse.

Rio Blanco County Days Gone By

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago ~ The national western stock show to be held in Denver Jan. 15-20 has grown to be the big agricultural event of the west. The Colorado Midland Railway Co. announces a special rate of one fare for round trip.