MEEKER — Reports of mountain lion sightings can sometimes be exaggerated. But not always. Just ask Alan Oldland. A mountain lion was caught by a game camera strolling around Oldland’s property, one mile west of Meeker on Highway 13. The photo was taken Aug. 7.
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Turner unseats Nelson by 11 votes in election
RBC — Kai Turner figured it would be a close election. But this was real close. Turner, based on unofficial results, unseated incumbent Forrest Nelson for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission by all of 11 votes during Tuesday’s primary election.
Hard work, planning pay off for fair participants
RBC — Rio Blanco County’s fairgrounds are quiet this week. At least compared to last weekend. The place was buzzing all weekend long — and even before that — with all sorts of activities associated with the annual Rio Blanco County fair.
Soldier back in U.S., faces long recovery
MEEKER — Army Staff Sgt. Daniel Saucedo, the husband of Deni Back of Meeker, was able to be transferred last Friday from Germany to a military hospital in Washington, D.C., but he’s still listed in serious condition.
Nelson, Turner face off for commissioner seat
Special to the Herald Times Editor’s Note: The Herald Times asked both of the Republican candidates – the incumbent Forrest Nelson and the challenger Kai Turner — the same questions in advance of next Tuesday’s primary election. They are running for a seat on the Rio Blanco County Commission. Their[Read More…]
RBC Days Gone By: August 7, 2008
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Obituary: Lucille Katherine Hopkins
Lucille Katherine Hopkins July 9, 1919 ~ Aug. 1, 2008
Officials ID boy who drowned
DINOSAUR (AP) — Authorities have identified a boy who drowned while rafting on the Green River as 8-year-old Owen Gerson.
Obituary: Robert Lewis Smith, M.D.
Dr. Bob Smith, 79, died at home in Salida, Colo., early Thursday morning July 31 after a long illness.
Obituary: Brandon Lee Robinson
Brandon Lee Robinson Feb. 8, 1976 ~ July 29, 2008
Obituary: Cherry Ann Hanks
Cherry Ann Hanks Sept. 16, 1924 ~ June 26, 2008
Choates defend couples classic title
RANGELY — Thirteen teams of local and out-of-town golfers competed last weekend in the annual Couples Classic two-day tournament at Cedar Ridges.