The Meeker Herald — 75 years ago Jan. 10, 1935 • Political cartoon: “Before the House, 74th Congress: Unemployment, Medical Aid, Old Age Pension, Soldier’s Bonus, Industry, Business.”
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Rector: Political maverick loves local government
Peggy Rector never thought of herself as a trailblazer. But that’s what she was. “That really wasn’t even on my mind, to be honest with you,” she said. Rector was the first woman to serve as mayor of Rangely. She was also the first — and only woman, so far[Read More…]
Ritter’s decision not a big surprise for local leaders
RBC I While the state’s Democratic Party scrambled to find a gubernatorial candidate to replace Bill Ritter, locally, the governor’s decision not to seek reelection didn’t come as a complete surprise.
County health department meetings set
RBC I The Rio Blanco County Health Department will hold meet and greets this month on both ends of the county.
Second DC honor flight planned for May
RBC | The first Western Slope Honor Flight (WSHF) was so successful and rewarding for the 110 World War II veterans who participated on the inaugural flight Aug. 25-26 that the WSHF board has decided to schedule a second flight for May 4-5.
Housing assessment results presentation
RBC I Preliminary results of a countywide housing needs assessment will be presented Jan. 25 in Meeker and Jan. 26 in Rangely. The public is invited to attend.
Classifieds: January 14, 2010 edition
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]
Meeker’s Toni Simmons relieved to be cancer-free
Toni Simmons is ready to get her life back. Toni recently received the news she has been waiting for — she is cancer free. “It was like the whole world was lifted off my shoulders,” Toni said. “Stress went right out the door.” Now she’s ready to get on with[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County tax revenues decline with economy
RBC | Sales and use tax receipts collected from July through October 2009 are, unfortunately, in line with the rest of the nation’s economy.
Chevron atop Rio Blanco County’s top assessed value list
Rio Blanco County’s top taxable assessed values for 2009 were:
1. Chevron U.S.A.: $323,932,480
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • Dear Santa, Please bring me some figure skates and roller skates for Chrismtas. Love, Chris Brubaker.
Safe mine achievement award
For the second year in a row, Meeker Sand and Gravel received the Mine Safety and Health Administration’s (MSHA) Safe Mine Achievement Award for 2008. The award is presented to a mining company in the Rocky Mountain District each year in recognition of its efforts to reduce violations, accidents and[Read More…]
