Once the children in the family are grown and gone, one White River valley tradition seems to go by the wayside. The hunt for the perfect tree led everyone out to the Piceance Basin or up the White River to find the perfect Christmas tree. It also was a great[Read More…]
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Obituary: Stephen Bartow Strang Jr.
Longtime Meeker rancher Bart Strang, 81, died Dec. 3, 2009, at Pioneers Medical Center in Meeker. Stephen Bartow “Bart” Strang was born on June 7, 1928, in New Hope, Pa., to Stephen B. Strang and Ellen (Lathrop) Strang. Bart spent his early years in Bucks County, Pa., and at the[Read More…]
Sundance Trail expansion gets approval
RBC I The recently approved Sundance Trail expansion project has a connection to Rio Blanco County, though indirectly. “The project will not directly affect Rio Blanco County, because no construction will occur in Colorado,” said Michele Swaner of Williams. “However, the project will move natural gas out of the Piceance[Read More…]
Meeker Locals
Will you spend more, or less, on Christmas gifts this year? According to an ABC News poll, nearly half of those surveyed said they planned to cut back on their spending this year. Last year’s average spending per household hovered around the $700 mark. What’s interesting is that the average[Read More…]
Death Notice: Dick Rosenlund
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…]
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:
