Weird Rio Blanco is a book just waiting to be written. “Weird Colorado: Your Travel Guide to Colorado’s Local Legends and Best Kept Secrets” by Charmaine Ortega Getz garnered quite a bit of attention when it was published earlier this year.
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Letter: Donations sought for bowl game trip
For the past few years I have been organizing video footage of my dancers. Once I felt I had enough for a strong audition tape, I sent it off to Bowl Games of America Performance for an audition. To my excitement, some of my dancers were picked. We had the[Read More…]
Letter: Epsilon Chi Holiday Bazaar was a success
The annual Holiday Bazaar, sponsored by the Epsilon Chi Chapter of ESA, was held Sunday at Parkview Elementary School. Many thanks to the community and to the many vendors for their participation, making it a successful event. Thanks to the support of community members who bought tickets for Epsilon Chi’s[Read More…]
Caleb Dodds wins FFA male beauty pageant
MEEKER I The Meeker FFA chapter hosted the second annual “Mr. Meeker FFA Male Beauty Pageant” last Saturday at the Meeker School District Administration Building. Chapter President Caleb Dodds was chosen as this year’s “Mr. Meeker FFA” while chapter reporter Collin Cochran was chosen as “Mr. Congeniality.”
Obituary: Bobby E. Pilkington Dec. 27, 1937~Nov. 3, 2010
Bobby E. Pilkington Dec. 27, 1937~Nov. 3, 2010 Bobby (Bob) E. Pilkington passed away on Nov. 3, 2010, after a long, hard battle with lung disease. He was 72. Bob was born in Scottsbluff, Neb., on Dec. 27, 1937. He was the seventh of the eventual nine children of Jess[Read More…]
Obituary: Herbert J. Budge Nov. 20, 1947~Oct. 20, 2010
Herbert J. Budge Nov. 20, 1947~Oct. 20, 2010 Herbert J. Budge was born in Rifle on Nov. 20, 1947, to Claude J. and Ermina (Maybury) Burner and was later adopted by Norma and Harry Budge. Herb, 62, of Denver passed away Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2010. He will sadly be missed[Read More…]
So long Rio Blanco County … the pleasure’s been all mine
Every week for the past two and a half years, I have written a column for the newspaper. This will be my last one. As a story on the front page of today’s Herald Times announced, Bobby Gutierrez will return as editor of the paper. I am leaving to take[Read More…]
Letter: CNCC Rodeo Club thanks sponsors
On behalf of the CNCC Rodeo Club, CNCC faculty, staff and administration, we would like to officially thank all of the volunteers, individuals, local businesses and sponsors who participated in September’s first annual Rangely Rock ’N Bull, bull-riding event. The event was a great success not only as a fundraiser[Read More…]
Letter: Meeker Elementary thanks volunteers
Meeker Elementary School would like to thank the many volunteers who have come to our school to teach us about healthy habits and safety. Your time and efforts are greatly appreciated.
RBC Warranty Deeds
SEPTEMBER 2010 TRANSACTIONS Seller: Jim and Joyce McPhail Buyer: Horst Rick and Sandra J. Rick AB Living Trust Description: Subdivision: Curtis Creek Industrial Park Re-Subdiv 269778 Lot: 1B 385 Curtis Creek Drive North Transaction Price: $385,000
Rangely honors players at football awards banquet
RANGELY I Even though the Panthers didn’t win a game, they had some outstanding individual performances. Rangely finished the football season with an 0-9 record, but senior running back/linebacker Cole Barlow’s efforts were noticed by opposing Western Slope League coaches, who named him to the all-conference first team.
What is patriotism?
Patriotism comes in many different actions, feelings and opinions. When we are in elementary school we stand up for the pledge because it’s what our classmates are doing. We take our hats off in buildings because the teachers tell us to, but what is the true meaning of patriotism?
