MEEKER I The Meeker Board of Education accepted the resignation of girls’ basketball coach Neil Joy at a special meeting Dec. 29 and named Deb Henderson the new coach at its regular board meeting Jan. 4.
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Russell George named finalist of consideration of CNCC presidency
RBC I Dr. Nancy McCallin, president of the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) announced that Cliff Richardson, CCCS vice-president for Finance and Adminstration, will serve as interim president of Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) while future plans for a permanent president are under discussion.
Obituary: Don Fullenwider
Don Fullenwider Nov. 6 1933 ~ Dec. 19, 2010 Graveside services will be held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2011, at 2 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Cemetery. All who would like to join the family in celebrating Don’s life are invited to a wake at 3 p.m. at the American Legion hall.[Read More…]
Crisis pregnancy center banquet Saturday
MEEKER I Pregnancy can be a time of tremendous joy. But when a pregnancy is unplanned, that joy can be overshadowed by anxiety. All expectant mothers face some anxiety during their pregnancies — health concerns, fears about labor and delivery, and worries about one’s adequacy as a parent are common.
2010: The Year in Review
APRIL~JUNE As the year 2010 comes to an end, we take a look at some of the top stories of the second three months of the year: • The town of Rangely has competitive races for the position of mayor as well as for three trustee seats on the town[Read More…]
Round dance Jan. 7 and 8
RBC | A Round dance will be held in the Red Barn, located west of Fort Duchesne, Utah, near Mile Marker 118. The dance starts at 7 p.m. both days and everyone is invited.
Jean White appointed to husband’s senate seat
RBC I The senate seat for Colorado’s Eighth District will stay in the White family. Jean White was appointed to fill her husband Al’s senate seat, after Al White was appointed by Governor-elect John Hickenlooper to become the director of the Colorado Tourism Office.
Jury selection begins in Snider trial
Prosecutors will not seek the death penalty in the case RBC I Nearly 300 Rio Blanco County residents were summoned to the county courthouse in Meeker Tuesday as jury selection began in the murder trial of Jerry Snider Jr. Snider faces first degree murder charges and aggravated robbery. Snider is[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 6, 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 e-mail to: [email protected]
Snow removal hot topic
MEEKER I Complaints about snow removal are as predictable as, well, snow. Whether it’s a gripe about how quickly snow is hauled off the streets or a grumble about where the snow is piled until spring, complaints are perennial. Snow removal in Meeker is the responsibility of the town’s public[Read More…]
BLM names new Little Snake Field Manager
CRAIG I The Bureau of Land Management has named Wendy Reynolds as the new Field Manager for the Little Snake Field Office in northwestern Colorado. She will begin in mid-March.
CNCC registration for spring classes
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting in early January are open for registration. Spring schedules were mailed mid-December to area residents.
