Probably since near the dawn of time men who, for whatever reason, were bent on the destruction of their fellow man did so by making them seem, somehow, less than human. It was a tactic used to justify slavery in colonial America and one also employed by Hitler against the[Read More…]
Tag: Meeker
Potato bake to benefit Masonic scholarships
MEEKER I The public is invited to the annual potato bake on Wednesday, April 21 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Masonic Lodge at Seventh and Park. Baked potato, dessert, salads and drinks are $8 per person.
Letter: RBC surveyor bids farewell
After 34 years in public office as your county surveyor, I gave my last speech to the Republican Party County Assembly April 11. Most of what you read here was presented at that meeting. So I would like to share with you the last 34 years in a brief few[Read More…]
Letter: Thanks for helping hand
I feel very fortunate to live in this community, a place where everyone is so willing to lend a helping hand. Thank you for all that you do — Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, Meeker Fire Department and White River Electric!
Locals gather to form Tea Party group
MEEKER I Reminiscent of the 1976 movie, “Network,” there are plenty of people who are “mad as hell, and they aren’t going to take it anymore.”
Quarterly historical society meeting Sun.
MEEKER I On Sunday, the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will host a quarterly meeting at Kilowatt Korner, Sixth and Market.
HOME OF: Ruby Hart
MEEKER | Ruby Hart moved to Meeker in 1931 with her parents Lute and Ella Armstrong. Ruby’s husband Freeman Hart died in 1967. Ruby has “always been a cook.” She cooked at Pioneers Medical Center, Meeker Middle School, where the school district administration building is now, and Barone Middle School.
Yearbook staff shows movies for fundraiser
MEEKER I As a fundraiser, Meeker High School’s yearbook staff will show two movies on Sunday, April 25 at the high school. At 1:30 p.m., “Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Squeakuel” (PG) will be shown. At 3:30 p.m., “Avatar” (PG-13) will be shown, but not in 3-D.
ERBM sponsors annual Spring Social today
MEEKER I The seventh annual Spring Social, sponsored by the ERBM Recreation and Park District, will be Friday at the RBC Fairgrounds.
County assembly narrows field for primary
RBC I Saturday’s Republican County Assembly narrowed the field for August’s primary election. By how much remains to be seen.
Classifieds: April 15, 2010 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…]
WATER FIGHT: Landowners upset over Yellow Jacket plan
MEEKER I Every six years, the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District is required by law to file for “a finding of due diligence,” in order to preserve its conditional water rights.
