The days of cattle barons and range wars are in the past, but cattle, sheep and brands remain. Brands are now registered statewide and are put on other livestock besides cattle. Instead of traditional branding, sheep are branded with a semi-permanent paint. Si-ro-mark sells sheep marking fluids in red, green,[Read More…]
Month: April 2023
A state budget that meets our needs
I am proud to share that the State Senate and State House just passed our annual state budget – and it is one that is balanced, supported by both parties, and most importantly, addresses some of our communities’ most pressing needs. Every year, the budget process presents an opportunity for[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: APRIL 2-8, 2023
ARRESTS On 4/05/2023, there was a 43-year-old male arrested on criminal invasion of privacy and was granted a PR bond 4/06/2023 by Judge Potsky. Call summaries 4/02/2023 @ 5:35 pm. A report was called in of “some goats roaming the countryside not where they should be but also not quite[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: April 13, 2023
Historical Society quarterly meeting Sunday MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society’s second quarter membership meeting is Sunday, April 16 at 1 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center, 517 Park, in Meeker. There will be a potluck taco bar (bring taco fixings or something else to share), a quilt[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: April 12, 2023
COUNTY VALUATION County assessor Renae Neilson updated the board on county valuation. She said her office expects an increased number of appeals this year after notices go out to residents on May 1 (see additional details in Neilson’s letter to the editor this week on page 5.) Neilson attributed the[Read More…]
A closer look at our power poles with WREA
MEEKER | Dan Francis reached out to the Herald recently, inquiring if we could investigate what the wires hanging through his back alley were for. Indeed, with the help of White River Electric Association’s Manager of Operations Brett Berthelson, we did just that. Ever wondered which line is what on[Read More…]
Call on White River lifted
Colorado River District shares data at State of the River event RBC | The White River State of the River meeting was held on April 5 in Rangely, presented by the Colorado River District. The meeting was well attended by the public with every seat filled. Lindsay DeFrates, media specialist[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: April 12, 2023
Rio Blanco County turned out big for Easter egg hunts on both ends of the county over the weekend. (Top) participants brought their baskets for the annual hunt put on by the Meeker Lions Club at Meeker Recreation Center. (Bottom) kiddos were off and running at the Rangely Elks-sponsored egg[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: MARCH 26-APRIL 1, 2023
ARRESTS There was one arrest this week. Rangely PD arrested a male party for a protection order violation. He was summoned and released. CALL SUMMARIES 3/27/2023 @ 9:35 am. A one vehicle rollover crash was reported at approximately the 23 mile-marker on Highway 64. The single occupant refused an ambulance.[Read More…]
RBC Historical Society to host traditional May Day celebration, fundraiser Sunday, April 30
MEEKER | Join the Rio Blanco County Historical Society for a traditional May Day event on Sunday, April 30 in the White River Museum courtyard beginning at 2 p.m. The celebration of May Day has roots that extend back to the 14th century in Ireland and Scotland, with a festival[Read More…]
Pole vaulters shine at GJ meet
MEEKER | The only full home track meet for Meeker had to be canceled due to weather last Friday. Instead, the Meeker Cowboy track team was hosted by Grand Junction at the Colorado Mesa University for the Mickey Dunn Invitational. “I really thought it was going to be a large[Read More…]
S3DA ARCHERY
The Meeker S3DA Archery team traveled to Vernal, Utah last weekend to compete in the Western National Indoor competition, one of thirteen teams representing nine states. All of the Arrowbuster Teams in their respective age groups placed in the top three with intense competition and great shooting. Eli Bennet, Heath[Read More…]
