By LT. GEN. KELLY Nov. 13, 2010 Nine years ago two of four commercial aircraft took off from Boston, Newark and Washington fully loaded with men, women and children—all innocent, and all soon to die. These aircraft were targeted at the World Trade Center towers in New York, the Pentagon[Read More…]
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Declining numbers of sheep trailing through county
RBC I Meeker’s sheep men have trailed through town on their way to the Utah desert for the winter, with fewer numbers than in the past. The industry has declined over the years.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber of Commerce Member of the Week is Colorado Northwestern Community College. To read their story, visit; www.meekerchamber.com. (Last week’s Member of the week was Watt’s Ranch Market.)
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • The city election passed off quietly and resulted in the election of the following gentlemen who will form our city government until next April when the regular elections occur. Mayor W. H. Clark, trustees J.L. McHatton, G.S. Allsebrook, James Lyttle, Charles Atix[Read More…]
Letter: Middleton family says thanks for support
It is with a heavy but grateful heart that I write this letter. It is often said that the best opportunities are found in large towns or big cities. Granted, this may be true, but (yes, there’s always a but…) nowhere, other than a small town, like Rangely, do the[Read More…]
New Meeker girls’ coach makes debut tonight in WREA Cowboy Shootout
MEEKER I Former Meeker High School graduate Neil Joy is the new girls’ basketball coach and he will open the season tonight at home against Cedaredge, in the 11th annual White River Electric Association Cowboy Shootout.
Classifieds: December 2, 2010 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]
Celebrate Christmas in Brown’s Park Dec. 11
RBC I Celebrate a country Christmas at noon on Saturday, Dec. 11 at Lodore Hall, Brown’s Park. Enjoy a free dinner consisting of turkey and ham with all the trimmings.
Volunteers are needed for Christmasfest
RANGELY I It’s getting down to the wire and organizers for the fourth annual Christmasfest could use a couple more volunteers to help run “The North Pole,” at Parkview Elementary from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. on Dec. 4.
Meeker cantata to be presented Dec. 12
MEEKER I The community Christmas cantata, “The Mystery and the Majesty,” will be Dec. 12 at 3 p.m. in the Meeker High School auditorium. Cookies and punch will be served afterward.
Meeker Locals
Happy Turkey Day! We wish you all a pleasant, safe holiday surrounded with the love of friends and family. Congratulations to all the cast members of “Annie Jr.” Your hard work over the past several months resulted in a great performance. Thank you for entertaining us.
Moms’ support group keeps efforts local
RANGELY I The needs haven’t changed. If anything, they have increased. That’s why the leaders of a moms’ support group decided to keep all of their efforts — and money — local.