Just a short note to the community on behalf of the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We have been collecting money for Jerry’s Kids since 2003. Nationally, most departments fill the boot on Labor Day weekend. We tried that our first year and only made $525.
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Rain fails to dampen celebratory spirits in county events
It was a big weekend on both ends of the county. Meeker celebrated the 125th anniversary of Range Call, making this year’s event even bigger than usual. While Rangely celebrated the Fourth of July holiday with kids’ activities in Elks Park and fireworks at Kenney Reservoir.
New director named for sheepdog trials
MEEKER I One year away from its 25th anniversary, the sheepdog trials will have a new director. But the title isn’t going far. It will stay in the family. Ellen Nieslanik, who has been the director of the Meeker Classic for the past six years, is transitioning out of the[Read More…]
Classifieds: July 8, 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]
Funeral services pending for Jean Cooper
RANGELY I Jeannette Joyce Cooper 92, a resident of Rangely for 51 years, passed on to be with her Lord and Savior Thursday July 1, 2010, in Rangely District Hospital care center. She was born June 28, 1918, in Pueblo. In February 1936, she married Forest T. Cooper Sr. of[Read More…]
Bone marrow transplant for Crawford
MEEKER I Danny Crawford, brother of Stanley Crawford, Kelly Crawford and Kim Dodds of Meeker and son of Patsy Porter of Mesquite, Nev., is having a bone marrow transplant.
Chambers name members of the week
RBC I This week’s Meeker Chamber Member of the Week is the Rio Blanco Woolgrowers Association. To read the story, go to www.meekerchamber.com.
Fairfield Center sees grand opening
JUNE 22, 1974: Organizers call event a great success Editor’s note: The Fairfield Center in Meeker was dedicated and there was a public open house June 22, 1974. The following story was published in the July 4, 1974, edition of the Herald Times. It was a day (and a night)[Read More…]
Letter: Board should explain reasons for Pfau firing
I am asking a few questions on the recent dismissal of Mr. Doug Pfau. It still is very unclear to several members of this community and myself after I recently talked with a board member and Mr. Doug Pfau himself. Both sides are not able to disclose information because of[Read More…]
Stepping into Bakery is fun
It is 6 in the morning, and there are already people at The Bakery to get their cup of coffee and fresh-baked doughnut. Dave Steffen has been there for several hours baking all of the bread, rolls, doughnuts and sweet rolls. Enid, his wife, waits on the customers when they[Read More…]
County Cubicle: Mail ballots
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
They know their stuff …
The Rio Blanco County livestock judging team competed at the Tri-River Area contest on June 5 in Loma. The senior team of Maclaine Shults, Morgan Neilson and Stacey Fitzgibbons won the senior division.
