RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding the public that Colorado’s Free Fishing Weekend is scheduled for June 7-8. Anglers of all ages can fish without a license anywhere in the state that weekend.
Author: Special to the Herald Times
Meeker talent auditions June 8
RBC I “Colorado You Got Talent” will be holding an audition in Rio Blanco County this summer, and talented individuals from this and surrounding counties are invited to take part.
Senior girls’ PEO party…
The Meeker PEO senior girls party took place at Richards Hall on May 6. Receiving the highest english award was Torrie Gerloff, and receiving the highest math/science award was Katelyn Harman.
Road closed off and on, on Hwy. 64
RBC I Eastbound and westbound Highway 64 between Rangely and Meeker will be closed intermittently through June.
Heavy DUI enforcement stepped up in state after Memorial Day
RBC I Memorial Day weekend marks the unofficial beginning for Colorado’s summer events and outdoor activities, providing plenty of opportunities for alcohol and marijuana consumption. As the weather warms, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT), Colorado State Patrol (CSP) and local law enforcement agencies throughout the state want to remind[Read More…]
Rangely Airport awarded $93,000 grant
RANGELY I Colorado U.S. Sen. Michael Bennet announced Friday that the Rangely Airport has been awarded a $93,158 grant from the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) Airport Improvement Program (AIP).
Letter to the Editor: Supporting Mike Joos for RBC Sheriff
Dear Editor: This is an open letter to the citizens of Rio Blanco County: I am supporting Mike Joos for sheriff. He came to Meeker in 1990 to work for the Meeker Police Department. Previously he worked at the Federal Heights Police Department for 11 years.
Thunderball…
The Meeker Thunder traveling baseball team won the Triple Crown-Eagle Tournament over Memorial Day weekend winning three of four games.
Letter to the Editor: Joos will continue to provide excellence
Dear Editor: During the last few months, the race for Rio Blanco County Sheriff has quietly moved toward what will be a significant election for the citizens of Rio Blanco County.
Obituary: Hilda Simmons
Hilda Mae (Murray) Simmons, 90, passed away on Sunday, May 18, 2014, of natural causes at the Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home in Rifle, Colorado.
RHS Class of 2014…
Letter to the Editor: Dr. Bob not resigning
Dear Editor: Rumors that I have resigned from my teaching position at Meeker High School are premature, and I would like to clarify my position.


