RBC | The BOCC began Tuesday’s business by interviewing Meeker resident Diane Mobley for the Board of Health. Commissioners Rector and Moyer asked one question each, both relating to the board’s opposition to state health mandates. “Through this COVID program over the last year, how do you feel from a[Read More…]
Month: April 2021
PANTHER PROM …
Rangely’s 2021 prom king and queen are Sydney Cole and Tyfinni Curdy. | MATT SCOGGINS PHOTO More photos from the night are at Rangely School District RE-4 | Facebook
Days Gone By: April 22, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Dr. Miller, a dentist out of Glenwood has arrived in Meeker and is working out of the Miller house. Business has said to be thriving, though he will be leaving in a few days. The construction of the Meeker Hotel is progressing favorably. The Meeker[Read More…]
Lady Cowboys remain undefeated on Western Slope
MEEKER | The lady Cowboys only played two of their three games this last week due to COVID and an injury on the Debeque team. They continue their undefeated march across the Western Slope and now stand 11-0 overall and 9-0 on the Western Slope. They have only lost four[Read More…]
HISTORICAL SOCIETY …
Members of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society heard presentations from history contest competitors from Barone Middle School and Meeker High School Sunday, April 18 during the first quarterly membership meeting for 2021. | COURTESY PHOTO
NEWS BRIEFS: April 22, 2021
Power-grid discussion in Rangely Apr. 22 RANGELY | Glenn Rhoades, the national director of operations for the Task Force on National and Homeland Security will speak in Rangely on Thursday, April 22 at the Gathering Place, 616 East Main St. at 7:30 p.m. Rhoades is an advocate for greater power-grid[Read More…]
LADY PANTHERS …
The junior varsity lady Panthers fell 0-3 this past week in some hard-fought games against Grand Valley, Hayden and Hotchkiss. They’ve had a tough time bringing together all aspects of the game but look forward to finishing strong this last weekend of the season. The varsity lady Panthers ended a[Read More…]
TIS THE SEASON …
Springtime marks the start of branding season for local cattle ranchers. | SOPHIA GEODERT PHOTOS
Kaye’s Corner: Wildfire evacuation
MEEKER | Sadly, wildfire season is back. It’s only early April and Rio Blanco County has a serious fire. Jay and I saw it erupt while on a leisurely drive upriver on Sunday afternoon. The smoke spread rapidly and as we returned to town, we could see the fires spreading[Read More…]
Paddleboarders urged to wear personal floatation devices
RBC | As stand-up paddleboards become more and more popular, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds paddlers to wear personal floatation devices (PFDs) when using this watercraft. Over the last several years at Colorado’ state parks, more and more people have been falling off their boards and some have drowned. In[Read More…]
Dinosaur Nat’l. Monument resumes ticketed entry system for Quarry exhibit
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will resume a temporary ticketed entry system to access the Quarry Exhibit Hall beginning May 1. This ticketing system will assist visitors in complying with continuing COVID-19 public health guidelines by reducing crowds and managing the pace and flow of visitation. Visitors planning trips to[Read More…]
Most Forest Service roads not open for summer vehicles until May 21
RBC | The White River National Forest Blanco Ranger District reminds forest users that summer motorized and bicycle use does not begin in most areas of the forest until May 21 to protect roads and trails from damage and to protect wildlife from disturbance. “This year we have a lower[Read More…]