Brady James Berthelson MEEKER I Jessica Berthelson and Brett Berthelson of Meeker announce the birth of their son, Brady James Berthelson, at 6 p.m. on May 10, 2011, at Yampa Valley Medical Center. The baby weighed 6 pounds, 5 ounces and was 18.75 inches long. The baby’s sibling is McKenna[Read More…]
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County approves new pipeline
RBC I A special use permit for the construction and operation of a new pipeline, submitted by Enterprise Gas Processing, LLC, was approved by Rio Blanco County Commissioners.
Bob Tucker golf tourney draws 11 teams
MEEKER I The fourth annual Coach Bob Tucker memorial golf tournament, benefiting a scholarship fund in the late coach’s name, was played last Saturday at the Meeker Golf Course.
After Birth Ball a success for FFA chapter, chamber
MEEKER I The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the newly founded Friends of the FFA joined together to provide a fun-filled evening for the community on May 21.
Prescribed burns on Oak Ridge
RBC | During the next month, the Colorado Division of Wildlife will be conducting small scale prescribed burns on Oak Ridge State Wildlife Area. For more info contact the CDOW office at 878-6090.
Recycle old tech equipment
RBC | The Meeker School District and Rio Blanco County are again offering our annual tech recycling program for Rio Blanco County citizens. Bring your old tech (computers, TVs, cell phones, printers, monitors, radios, etc.) for proper recycling for $5 an item.
EHV-1 outbreak confirmed in Colorado
RBC | No outside horses are allowed at Columbine Park in Rangely or the fairgrounds in Meeker because of an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV-1) in the state, which continues to be investigated by the Colorado Department of Agriculture.
Mesa State graduates RBC students
RBC I The following local students were among 1,200 who graduated from Mesa State College on Sunday, May 15. Timothy Ball of Meeker graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor of fine arts.
Hames retires from Rangely School District
Her last week of school, for the 33rd time RANGELY I This is the 33rd last week of school for Parkview Elementary’s secretary, Betty Hames. The longtime Rangely School District employee will retire after a remarkable 33 years of service. “I feel lucky to have found a job that never[Read More…]
Classifieds: May 26, 2011 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us The Rio Blanco Herald Times accepts all major credit cards. You can fax your classified ad or subscription to (970)878-4016 or email to: [email protected]
4-H Briefs
4-H Council Report by Macy Collins The regular monthly meeting of the Meeker 4-H Council was held on May 5, at the Extension office kitchen.
Aero Club wins nationals
RANGELY I Members of the Colorado Northwestern Community College NIFA (National Intercollegiate Flight Association) team are preparing to return from the national competition where they had amazing results in several activities including being ranked as the top two-year college in aviation training.
