Dick Rosenlund Former longtime Meeker resident Dick Rosenlund, 98, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Sarah’s Assisted Living Center in Mesa, Ariz. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday at the Meeker Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment will follow in[Read More…]
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Mexico mission trip is a blessing for church group
Thanksgiving is a time of, well, being thankful. And there’s nothing like being around people who are less fortunate to make us feel thankful for what we have.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • No sign of a break in the weather and still no snow. • “Dear Santa: Please bring me some tennis shoes. Is it cold at the North Pole? Love, Joe Conrado.” • “Dear Santa: Will you bring me some cowboys and Indians.[Read More…]
Holidayfest parade of lights results listed
RANGELY | Alliance Energy and W.C. Striegel tied for first place in the third annual Rangely Chamber of Commerce Holidayfest parade of lights Saturday. Colorado Northwestern Community College’s entry was judged third in the parade.
Meeker Elementary tour
Connie Nelson of the Meeker School District looked out a window of the new elementary school, along with Dean Johnson of Denver, who is an auditor for the district, during a tour last week.
Rangely girls get rematch with Altamont
RANGELY I After losing to Altamont in the third-place game at last weekend’s Meeker Shootout, the Lady Panthers will get another crack at the Utah team. Rangely will play at Altamont tonight. The Lady Panthers are looking forward to the rematch.
Shaffer elected new fire chief in Rangely
RANGELY I As the result of an election Monday, Andy Shaffer will be the town’s new fire chief, replacing Mike Cushman. “I’m excited to get in there with a fresh start,” said Shaffer, who will assume his new role at the first of the year. “He (Cushman) told me he[Read More…]
Police Blotter: Nov. 27-Dec. 3
Law enforcement activity for November 27-December 3, 2009, included:
Colowyo cuts employment by 10 percent
RBC I Even though the official announcement came last week that Colowyo Coal Company was reducing its employment level by about 10 percent, the plan has been in the works for months. “We let employees know about the numbers back in August, so it wasn’t a huge surprise what we[Read More…]
Classifieds: December 10, 2009 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…]
Flying High! Meeker’s Nate Bradfield receives nomination to Air Force Academy
Nate Bradfield, a senior at Meeker High School, has been notified by mail that he was nominated for the U.S. Air Force Academy by Colorado Sen. John Salazar.
New Arrival: Holt Kenneth Pelloni
Holt Kenneth Pelloni MEEKER y Nathan and Suzan Pelloni are proud to announce the birth of their son, Holt Kenneth Pelloni, who was born Nov. 20 at 6:47 p.m. at St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction. He weighed 7 pounds, 15.6 ounces and was 21 1/4 inches long. Holt is[Read More…]
