New Eden Pregnancy Care Services, located at 345 Main St. in Meeker, humbly thanks those who donated to the yard sale. $1,160 was given to help this important service to help our women and their babies!
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It’s time for fair! This week will find the most pampered (and best-smelling) livestock in the county showing off their stuff for the judges. Good luck to all the 4-H members who have worked so hard on their projects.
Letter: Bounty on Coyotes
The deer herd in Rio Blanco County is the lowest it has been in the last 50 years since my family has been processing game. I will admit there were too many deer in the ‘50s for the range to support along with cows, sheep and yes, wild horses.
RBC Fair continues with dogs, horses
4-H & Open Dog ShowMonday, Aug. 1, 2011 4-H Hi Point Hi Point Champion Dog Obedience & Showmanship – Macy Collins Donated by Rio Blanco County Abstract Company
Obituary: Charles Devereaux, Aug. 9, 1926 ~ July 24, 2011
Charles Frank Devereaux, a lifelong resident of Meeker, died on Sunday, July 24, 2011, at the Walbridge Wing after a lengthy illness. He was 84.
Letter to the Editor: Keep the name of the pageant the same
Dear Editor: It was interesting to me that Dolly Viscardi, in her column a couple of weeks ago, used my Uncle Roy (LaRoy) Purdy to reinforce an argument for changing the name of the Meeker Massacre Pageant to the Meeker Pageant. Needless to say, I knew Roy Purdy very well.
Predator discussions scheduled in Meeker
MEEKER I Following a well-attended meeting in Meeker last month, Colorado Parks and Wildlife will again offer the public an opportunity to learn about mule deer management and the White River mule deer herd, including a discussion of the effectiveness of predator management as a way to boost deer numbers.
Up and Down El Rio Blanco: Show time!
The Rio Blanco County fair is always one of my favorite events to attend and to photograph. Lots of kids, all hustling, smiling, wet and muddy, while preparing for show time.
Birth: Dylan Rundberg
Amy and Oran Rundberg of Meeker announce the birth of their son, Dylan Kirk Rundberg, at 8:28 a.m. June 27, 2011, at Valley View Hospital in Glenwood Springs.
BLM to host scenic value meetings
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is hosting a series of community workshops in northwestern Colorado the week of Aug. 8 to hear from the public about what matters to them most about the scenic views on BLM lands.These open house workshops are part of the visual resources inventory[Read More…]
Meeker chamber holds election
MEEKER I Ten names are on the ballot to be mailed to all members of the Meeker Chamber of Commerce this month, as the organization holds an election to seat five new board members.
Boom coming, eventually
MEEKER I “I’ve believed we were going to see the (oil shale) boom next Wednesday for the past 55 years.” After more than a half century, Frank Cooley is just as certain the boom is coming as ever.
