Eldon L. “Skeeter” Jones, 56, of Cheyenne, Wyo., departed this life Oct. 9 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Poplar Bluff, Mo., on June 25, 1953. Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army from 1971-1979 and worked in the oil fields in[Read More…]
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Obituary: Thomas Allen Sr.
Well-known Meeker and Grand Junction resident Thomas E. Allen, Sr., 87, died Oct. 23, 2009, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Grand Junction.
Parks hearing is Dec. 18
RANGELY I A preliminary hearing for John Parks has been set for Dec. 18. Parks was arrested in May in Rangely and charged with retaliation against a witness and menacing. He was arrested again in July for violating a restraining order in the case. Parks appeared briefly Friday in district[Read More…]
Board candidates make views known
RBC I Editor’s note: Candidates in the Nov. 3 election for positions on the Meeker and Rangely school boards were asked to respond to general questions about their qualifications and why they are running for office. The responses that were received appear in alphabetical order, first for Meeker, then for[Read More…]
Meeker considers levy decrease, taxes still up
MEEKER I At the Oct. 20 regular board meeting, Town Administrator Sharon Day asked Meeker’s Board of Trustees to consider a temporary mill levy decrease for next year. Due to increased property tax valuations, the town expects an increase of $66,000 in property taxes next year. “It’s probably insignificant for[Read More…]
Holcomb resigns Rangely School Board position
RANGELY I There will be three vacancies on the Rangely School Board now, instead of two. Teri Holcomb submitted her resignation last week for health reasons, leaving three openings on the board. Incumbent Adair Norman as well as challengers Connie Mick and Rebecca Rector are on the ballot for the[Read More…]
Home of: Jake Welle
MEEKER | Meeker native Jake Welle is this week’s “home of” honoree. Jake celebrates his milestone 30th birthday today. Abby Sizemore is Jake’s bride of seven years. Both Jake’s and Abby’s parents live in Meeker. Jake’s parents are Dick and Cindy Welle. Abby’s parents are Mike and Kathy Sizemore.
Classifieds: October 29, 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…]
Snider claims insanity, pleads not guilty in killing of father
RANGELY I Jerry Snider Jr., charged with killing his father over the Fourth of July weekend, pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity Friday in district court.
Workgroup will organize info, options
MEEKER I More than a dozen residents and business owners attended a special meeting of the town board of trustees Tuesday. On the agenda? The town’s plan to establish a workgroup to “gather information and talk about ideas” for the future of the 70-year-old Meeker Elementary School building.
Gene Scritchfield remembered on anniversary today
Today is the one-year anniversary of when Meeker lost one of its favorite sons. Gene Scritchfield, the well-known Meeker outfitter and rancher, died in a tractor rollover accident one year ago today. He was only 38.
Herrera~Hines wedding
Katrina Herrera and Christopher Hines were united in marriage on Aug. 8, in a small family ceremony in Manitou Springs. Katrina is a 2006 Rangely High School graduate and was graduated from Northern Arizona University in May 2009.
