We are so fortunate to have tremendous history in our communities, stories of triumph in hard times and a sense of pride in Rio Blanco County. One tradition that has lasted the test of time is the annual Old Timers celebration.
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Making a referral to the Dept. of Social Services
Child welfare agencies respond to a variety of concerns about children and their families. The response by the agency begins when a referral, or request for information or services is made, usually by telephone.
Letter: Shoot a success
The first annual Colorado Bowhunter’s Association (CBA) Flat Tops Invitational Indoor 3D Shoot went better than expected for our first year.
Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, April 10
Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, April 10, 10 a.m. at The Pines.
Classifieds: April 5, 2012 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Hertzke named “rising star” among Colorado attorneys
MEEKER I Billy George Hertzke, a 1992 graduate of Meeker High School, has been named to the Colorado Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-coming attorneys in Colorado for 2012. Each year, no more than 2.5 percent of the lawyers in the state receive this honor. The selection[Read More…]
Letter: Tar sands, oil shale
I would like to comment on the anonymous contribution to your paper last week extolling the virtues of unconventional energy resources such as tar sands and oil shale.
Walbridge ballot issue passes 305-77
Of 990 ballots mailed to active voters, 397 were returned for the April 3 municipal election. Running unopposed, Mayor Mandi Etheridge and trustees Katelin Cook, Andy Thomson and John Strate (a write-in candidate) will continue to hold their positions on the board.
Wind damage
High winds Monday brought down several trees around Meeker, including one that fell across the south lane of Fourth and Market streets. Another fell on one of the buildings at White River Inn and two of the biggest trees to fall were in the same block with one crossing Eighth[Read More…]
New Eden anniversary, banquet Saturday
MEEKER I In the year since New Eden Pregnancy Care Services opened its doors at 388 Main St., they have had 177 visitors and 40 “guidance visits” from women in need of help, support, information, or guidance about pregnancy, birth and child care.
Joy receives three year prison sentence, probation
MEEKER I Neil Joy listened while his best friend’s mother, father, sister-in-law and district attorney spoke. Then he heard his counselor, a friend, his brother, his wife and his attorney speak on his behalf. Finally, Joy spoke for himself before Judge Denise Lynch sentenced him to three years of confinement[Read More…]
— St. Patrick’s Day Dinner —
