RBC I Sheree Lynch, executive state director for the Miss Colorado High, Miss Colorado Junior High and Miss Colorado Collegiate America pageant, states the pageant is seeking applicants for the titles of Miss Rio Blanco County High, Miss Rio Blanco County Junior High and Miss Rio Blanco County Collegiate.
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BLM seeks bids to provide wild horse pasture
RBC I As part of its responsibility to manage and protect wild horses and burros, the Bureau of Land Management is soliciting bids for new, publicly accessible pasture facilities located in the continental United States that provide a free-roaming environment.
BLM meeting about oil shale, tar sands
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will host four public meetings in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming to answer questions about and solicit comments on the oil shale and tar sands draft programmatic environmental impact statement.
Monument resumes entrance fee collection
DINOSAUR I “Our new visitor center and exhibit hall opened to the public last fall. We wanted to give our neighbors plenty of time to see the new facilities and the dinosaur bones without having to pay an entrance fee. During the last five months, many local residents have taken[Read More…]
Range Management coming to Steamboat
RBC | We are pleased to announce that the Range Management School 501 is coming to Steamboat Springs March 21.
Tipton holding town hall meeting Saturday
RBC | Rep. Scott Tipton (CO-03) will answer questions from constituents and provide an update on his work in Washington during a town hall meeting in Meeker, Saturday, March 10, 9:30-10:30 a.m. at Kilowatt Korner and at Town Hall in Rangely from 6-7 p.m.
Energy operators meet with county officials
RBC I Rio Blanco County commissioners and road and bridge personnel met last week with several energy operators working in the county and members of the Western Slope Colorado Oil and Gas Association (WSCOGA) to discuss alternatives to the county’s impact fees.
Letter to the Editor: Cottage Law
Dear Editor: I would like to bring attention to a Colorado bill that is currently going through the process of becoming law, that is House Bill 1027. This bill was started by my sister. A few years a go her husband was laid off. They have two kids and my[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago n One of the most enjoyable social affairs of the winter was the “Pumpkin Rollers” dance, given last evening by Charley Bloomfield and his fellow dry farmer of Oakridge park. n The Gem theatre picture shows are good; Thursday, Saturday and Sunday nights.
Home of: Jerry and Kim Stewart
DINOSAUR | This week’s “home of” honorees are Jerry and Kim Stewart of Dinosaur.
Legislature recognizes farms, ranches
RBC I Colorado farmers and ranchers who have maintained ownership and operation of their land for more than a century were recognized by the Colorado State Legislature today for their strength, endurance and perseverance despite the economic challenges modern farming and ranching presents.
Kids’ health
Sadie the Safety Saurus shared winter safety tips with kids at the children’s health fair in Meeker Feb. 27-28. The health fair, which provides important screenings for child development, will be in Rangely March 5-6.
Come say hi!
On April 4, the Meeker Lions Club installed new shelving units for the New Eden Pregnancy Care Center. New Eden asked the Lion’s Club to help them come up with more storage for items within the building, and the Lion’s Club raised money to purchase shelves. OPAL MUNGER PHOTO
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Why are we all so mad? Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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Livestock Judging teams from both sides of the county competed at The Rumble In The Rockies Livestock Judging Contest in La Plata County this past weekend. Read the full story this week online ht1885.com.
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Meeker Cowboy Track continued its season with another meet in Grand Junction, the Frank Woodburn Invitational. The meet went on despite the blustery winds, low temps and snow. Read the story online at ht1885.com.
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Sunglasses, shorts and snowflakes... if that doesn’t sum up a Western Colorado track meet in April, nothing does. The Rangely Panthers will likely have a warmer meet this Friday, April 12, in Grand Junction. Read the recap from the last meet in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Meeker High School’s FCCLA group placed 10 of 13 students in the top three in their respective categories and six qualified for the national competition in Seattle, Washington, this June. Results: Sam Hightower and Finley Deming - 1st Place Gold - Repurpose and Redesign; Aimee Shults - 1st Place Gold - Job Interview; Becca Hood - 1st Place Gold - Leadership; Lissbeth Sanchez and Shailee Rundberg - 2nd Place Gold - Promote and Publicize FCCLA; Kailynn Watson- 3rd Place Gold - Job Interview; Emma Bauer and Jacey Follman - 3rd Place Gold - Sports Nutrition; Braydin Raley - 3rd Place Silver - Professional Presentation; Graycee Cravens - Silver Medal - Entrepreneurship; Haylee Steele - Silver Medal - Sports Nutrition; Eduardo Cordova- Silver Medal - Career Investigation. More photos and full update online at ht1885.com.
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The Mountain Valley Bank Red Letter Day Coin Drive is in full swing! Donate your pennies to your favorite business this week to help them win! Proceeds go to HopeWest Meeker and the Meeker Education Foundation.
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Smokey Bear and Ranger Kate with the United States Forest Service Blanco District stopped by the Meeker Public Library last Friday to share Smokey’s origin story and information about wildfire prevention with a room full of kids. Smokey Bear will turn 80 this year in August. NIKI TURNER PHOTO
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