The rockslide in Glenwood Canyon produced an impromptu opportunity for all our Rio Blanco County boosters to get a new campaign up and running. Although the road may be repaired sooner than it was originally thought, the first and only “Detour Days” celebration will not have been held. Of course,[Read More…]
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Rio Blanco County On Patrol
Activity for March 12-18 NOTE: RPD did not submit blotter information for this week. Friday, March 12 RBSO-6:48 a.m.-Animal call at 67000 Hwy 64, Meeker MPD-9:58 a.m.-Narcotics at 427 E. Market St., Meeker MPD-10:57 a.m.-Property case at 490 Main St., Meeker
Letter: Wyoming women were first to vote
In last week’s paper, you were misinformed in one of your columns. It was the column which mentioned women’s suffrage in the USA. It was reported that women gained the right to vote in the USA in 1920. Actually, Wyoming gave the right to vote to women in 1890. Here[Read More…]
Obituary: Stone Lee Martin
Stone Lee Martin April 21, 2000~Jan. 20, 2010 Stone Lee Martin was born into the hands of Paul and Vanessa Martin on April 21 at the dawn of this millennia. The only place he knew as home was Meeker, Colo. On Jan. 20, 2010, his spirit was received back into[Read More…]
Happy 120th Birthday, Rio Blanco County! March 25, 1889
Happy birthday, Rio Blanco County. A special section in today’s paper honors the history of the county and recognizes the men and women who serve the county today. You may not have know it, but 2009 to 2010 has marked the 120th anniversary year for the county, which, according to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 120 years ago March 22, 1890 • The approaching election is becoming a live issue. So far candidates are not numerous — for mayor, L.J. Bemer and Frank Barton. For trustees: W.H. Clark, J.L. McHatton, H.C. Gilmore, C.A. Booth, John A. Watson, Lou Craig and Phil[Read More…]
Dealership back in the GM fold
Northwest Auto learns it is one of 600 reinstated by General Motors MEEKER I When Doug Over-ton of Northwest Auto Sales and Service decided to pursue arbitration — after General Motors announced it wasn’t renewing the franchise — he knew there was no guarantee. Turns out, it was the right[Read More…]
Letter: Rangely election will be mail-in ballot
I would like to take this opportunity to remind the voters of Rangely about the upcoming election for mayor and town trustees. This is a mail-in ballot so you may have already received your ballot.
Letter: Bilson thanks PMC doctors and staff
I would like to proffer my genuine and heartfelt thanks to Judy Eskelson, Dr. Albert Krueger and the entire Pioneers Medical staff for the wonderful time they afforded me at PMC on the first of March.
Obituary: Josephine French
Josephine French Oct. 30, 1911~March 17, 2010 Josephine French was born Oct. 30, 1911, to George and Josephine Thompson in Vernal, Utah. She left us March 17, 2010, while residing in the Walbridge Wing.
DA makes his case against Jerry Snider Jr.
RBC I Jerry Snider Jr. walked upstairs at his father’s house in Rangely, retrieved a hatchet, returned to the living room where his father was sitting in a recliner and used the sharp instrument to kill his father with nine fatal blows to the head.
DA looking for deputy in county
RBC I The district attorney’s office is looking for a new deputy for its Rio Blanco County office. DA Martin Beeson thinks he’s found his man.
