RBC I Local equestrians who enjoy public lands from horseback are forming a local chapter of the Back Country Horsemen of America. The White River Chapter would be the 10th in Colorado.
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Classifieds: January 21, 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] RIO BLANCO Masonic Lodge #80 meets 2nd and[Read More…]
Footcare clinic in Meeker on January 26
MEEKER I Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will offer its monthly foot clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 26, from 10 to 11 a.m. at 875 Water St. (Pines Apartments).
Panthers end skid with Soroco win
RBC I The Panthers ended the week on a positive note. After losing its first two games following the Christmas break, Rangely’s boys’ basketball team beat Soroco 66-47 Saturday to end a four-game losing streak and earn its first league win.
Rangely hosts triangular Friday, tourney Saturday
RANGELY I There’s no place like home. The Panthers will wrestle in front of a home crowd for the first time this season, hosting a triangular Friday and then following up with its invitational tournament on Saturday.
Obituary: LaVerne Byers
LaVerne Byers June 5, 1922~Jan. 5, 2010 LaVerne Elise Byers, age 87, passed away on Jan. 5, 2010, in her home in Rangely. LaVerne is formerly of Vernal, Utah.
Meeker mayor gives update about projects in annual report
MEEKER I By the time you read this, half of January will already be gone. This just goes to show that time moves quickly. One thing that does not move quickly, however, is government — something I have learned in my six years of involvement at the local level.
Grandson graduates from Parris Island
RANGELY | Marine Corps Pvt. Christopher P. Wade, son of Anne and Paul Wade, Mechanicsburg, Pa., and grandson of Barbara and Don Wade of Rangely, has graduated from recruit training at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S.C.
Winemaking class
MEEKER I Mose McPhail will teach a winemaking class tonight at 6 at the Meeker Fairgrounds kitchen (north door). Learn how to make homemade wine.
Obituary: Betty Jo Vandever
Betty Jo Vandever Dec. 26, 1923~Jan. 6, 2010 Betty Jo Wood Vandever, 86 of Arkansas City, Kan., died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at the Medicalodge in Arkansas City.
Meeker Locals
Have you had your shot yet? Your influenza shot, that is. It’s not too late. This week is National Influenza Vaccination Week. Contact the Rio Blanco County Health Department at 878-9520 for more information.
Obituary: Jon Hertzke
Jon was born Jan 24, 1937, to George and Cora Hertzke in Boulder. The family moved from the Eastern Slope to Grand Junction, where Jon was graduated from high school. He then attended college at Western State in Gunnison, where he received his bachelor’s and master’s of arts degrees in[Read More…]


