RBC | The Rio Blanco County Fair Board has implemented biosecurity measures for the 2020 Fair in regards to the rabbit show due to an outbreak of rabbit hemorrhagic disease in Colorado. In an effort to protect RBC, its exhibitor’s projects, and the species, the Fair Board has changed the[Read More…]
Month: July 2020
RBC reports 7th confirmed COVID-19 case and ‘probable’ 8th case, pending test results
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Public Health Department announced late Friday the seventh laboratory-confirmed case of COVID-19 and one probable case pending test results. According to Public Health, both individuals have been appropriately isolated and instructed on self-care home recovery. Both individuals are symptomatic with fever, fatigue, muscle aches,[Read More…]
RBC WEEKLY CALL REVIEW
WEEKLY CALL REVIEW AT THE RIO BLANCO COUNTY SHERIFF’S DISPATCH CENTER July 20-26, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 498 phone calls last week including 22 911 calls, answered 72 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 143 outgoing calls. A total of 230 calls for service were created, 100[Read More…]
WIND DAMAGE …
Another of the large evergreens at Highland Cemetery was toppled by strong winds in July. A windstorm in early June took out several trees. According to the cemetery board, future plans for planting new trees don’t include evergreens.
RBC Scrimmage…
The sounds of fall were heard last week in Meeker and Rangely as the teams scrimmaged each other, in Rangely on Tuesday and Meeker on Thursday. The 7-on-7 scrimmage gives the offenses an opportunity to see the ball, work the plays, and dust off some cobwebs. Meanwhile the lines for[Read More…]
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series: July 23 Results
The rodeo season has surpassed the halfway point and only one rodeo remains in July and a handful in August. Here are last week’s results from the July 23 rodeo. Number 8 team roping — Dustin Hill and Jake Solomon Mixed team roping — Raelynn Toon and Zane Edinger Number[Read More…]
Fore…
The 2020 Meeker Cowboy Golf Season is approaching. If you are interested in joining the team you can contact head coach Willy Theos at [email protected]. The season, and first practice, is Monday, Aug. 3, 5 p.m. at the Meeker Golf Course. The first tournament is scheduled for August 6 in[Read More…]
The Colorado River District is seeking a mill levy increase
RBC | The Colorado River District’s board of directors adopted a resolution Tuesday, July 21, 2020, to ask voters in November to support a property tax increase to protect water security in Western Colorado while funding projects to improve water use and healthy streams. River District General Manager Andy Mueller[Read More…]
Sounds of Meeker: Part 2
MEEKER | Every day at noon, Meeker residents hear the siren from our local firefighting station. Why does it ring at noon? No one seems to be exactly sure, but it is a long-held tradition reminding locals that it is lunch time and testing the viability of the alarm system. [Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Water Law in a Nutshell
Did you learn the definition of an alluvium this weekend? Or what estoppel means? If you attended the Douglas Creek Conservation District’s “Water Law in a Nutshell” class this weekend, presented by Mr. Aaron Clay, you now know the answers to both questions. The Water Law in a Nutshell class[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: July 28, 2020
Don’t let RBC become a statistic Dear Editor: So the county commissioners and a few of their citizen cohorts decided for the whole county that we will ignore (and “opt-out” of) the governor’s mandatory mask order. The governor of this state has made sensible, wise choices in combating the spread[Read More…]
Loose Ends: Back to School
MEEKER | Heading back to school this fall remains a big question all over Colorado. Some schools across the state have set dates and times for the first day and are offering parents a choice of either sending their children to school with masks or protective equipment, social distancing, and[Read More…]
Come say hi!
There will be three cannon test shots fired downtown on Friday, May 3 as a test run for the 4th of July. For more information on the cannon itself, visit https://www.theheraldtimes.com/the-sound-of-history-come-to-life/meeker/
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As the saying goes, "Small towns are the natural habitat of the drama llama."
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Feel like you're always "putting out fires" instead of doing the important things? https://www.theheraldtimes.com/editors-column-differentiating-the-urgent-from-the-important/opinion/
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A Celebration of Life will be held by the family "when the weather warms up and the work is all done this spring," according to Kay's wishes.
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Three finalists for county administrator were interviewed by the commissioners last Tuesday. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/commissioners-interview-administrator-candidates/rio-blanco-county/
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The RBC Livestock Judging team competed in Sterling. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/rbc-livestock-judging-team-earns-multiple-awards-in-sterling/rio-blanco-county/
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MHS Drama presented "Emma: A Pop Musical" for its spring performance in April, to rave reviews. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/another-stellar-performance-by-mhs-drama-program/meeker/
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