Orval W. LaBorde Nov. 8, 1922~Dec. 27, 2008
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Gianinetti injured on duty in Craig
2002 Meeker High grad in first year on Craig police force MEEKER — Talk about a close call. First-year Craig police officer and 2002 Meeker High School graduate Tony Gianinetti escaped serious injury after being hit by a car Saturday morning while investigating the scene of an accident from the[Read More…]
Students raise funds for St. Jude Hospital
MEEKER — To culminate a month of learning about “caring,” the students of Meeker Elementary School thought of others who would truly appreciate a special gift. This year, our school chose to raise money to donate to St. Jude’s Hospital.
Aspen bomber was booked into Rio Blanco County jail in 1996
James Blanning, who terrorized Aspen with bomb threats on New Year’s Eve, was booked into the Rio Blanco County jail in July 1996.
Meeker High school accountability committee utilizes drug awareness resources from grant
MEEKER — The Meeker High School Building Accountability Committee (BAC) meets Monday, Jan. 12 at 5:30 p.m. in the high school library. The BAC is a grassroots organization that discusses and makes recommendations to the District Accountability Committee on issues affecting policies and a healthy student culture at Meeker High[Read More…]
Widmer completes Air Force training
RANGELY — John and Marjorie Widmer of Rifle, formerly of Rangely, are proud to announce the graduation of their daughter, Jessica Widmer, from Air Force basic military training in San Antonio, Texas.
Sportman’s Club meets Monday
MEEKER — Meeker Sportsman’s Club’s annual meeting will be Monday, Jan. 12 at 7 p.m. in
Reichert is elected treasurer of county historical society
RBC — Rio Blanco County Historical Society members elected officers Sunday, including a new treasurer, a position that has been temporarily filled since the dismissal of Shelly Flannery.
Meeker teenager injured in Saturday crash
MEEKER — A local teenager suffered a broken leg in a two-vehicle crash last Saturday, but it could have been much worse, his father said.
Special Delivery
Dale Hallebach walked into the Meeker Post Office on Jan. 2 for the last time. At least the last time as postmaster. “It’s weird,” he said Tuesday. “You can’t imagine.”
Letter: Thanks to United Way
My name is Pat Thompson and I am writing on behalf of Rio Blanco County Horizons.
DOW: Hunters wonder why usually reliable areas didn’t produce results
RBC — The Colorado Division of Wildlife is hearing questions lately about why fall hunting seasons saw lower than expected harvest in some places.
