The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Vol. XII — NO. 53• Baer Bros. have received the last installment of the cattle they bought last spring.• Liberal rains visited this section of the valley Sunday afternoon and Tuesday afternoon and night.• The Vaughan outfit has added another bunch to their already[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
BOCC Approves Two New Communication Dept. Positions
RBC Commissioners held a call-in work session and brief regular meeting on Friday, July 29, to discuss plans related to Visionary Broadband’s departure as a value-added reseller (VAR) for broadband internet. While the county owns the broadband infrastructure, value-added resellers interact with the public on a customer service level, and[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: Aug 4, 2022
SCAM ALERT MEEKER | Several WREA members have received SCAM calls demanding payment and claiming that WREA will shut off power in 30 minutes for failure to pay a bill. If you receive one of these calls, PLEASE hang up and call WREA AT 970-878-5041. WREA DOES NOT ask for[Read More…]
Celebration of Life: Thomas Dirk Murray
Aug. 13, 2022 at 1 p.m.Evenson’s Grove, 160 CR 57, Meeker, CO
RIO HAPPENINGS: JULY 25 through 31, 2022
Editor’s Note: The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office has compiled the following information for publication to keep residents apprised of law enforcement activity within Rio Blanco County. ARRESTS 43 Yr old male arrested 7-30-22 on out of county warrant bond set at $1,500 27 Yr old female arrested 7-29-22 for assault-[Read More…]
Leftover licenses will be available Aug. 2
RBC | The big (game) day is almost here! Hunters mark their calendars for the first Tuesday in August each year to take a shot at any big game hunting licenses remaining after the primary and secondary draws. Remaining licenses for 2022 are placed on the leftover list and will[Read More…]
Free entry to all Colorado State Parks Aug. 1
RBC | In celebration of Colorado Day, and the 146th birthday of the state, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering free entry to all Colorado state parks on Monday, Aug. 1. Colorado Day was created by the state legislature to mark the anniversary of statehood, granted in 1876 by President[Read More…]
Online directory of behavioral health providers and services called OwnPath launches in Colorado
RBC | Online Directory of Behavioral Health Providers & Services called OwnPath Launches in Colorado The Colorado Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) launched a new care directory called OwnPath this week, providing an accessible, transparent experience for all people in Colorado seeking behavioral health care and services. Recognizing that we are[Read More…]
Cowboy golf begins Aug. 1
MEEKER | Cowboy golf head coach Willy Theos and his boys will begin their season on Aug. 1 at the Meeker Golf Course. Those wishing to join the golf team can contact coach Theos or come to practice which will be held at 5 p.m. every weekday until school starts.
COUNTY BEAT: July 26, 2022
RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, July 26, RBC Human Resources Director Laura Smith updated commissioners on changes surrounding employee policies and procedures to comply with legislative changes. Some of the changes involve the family leave plan and unemployment benefits, among others. Commissioners also discussed evaluation systems and employee pay[Read More…]
Cowboy football season starts Aug. 1
MEEKER | The Meeker Cowboy football team will hit the field Monday, Aug. 1 for their official start of the fall season. This year the Cowboys have a new head coach Andy Coryell, and while he is new in his role as head coach, he has been with the team[Read More…]
RBC students graduate U. Wyo
RBC | Rio Blanco County students awarded degrees by the University of Wyoming upon completion of the spring 2022 semester include Austin Ficken of Rangely, Bachelor of Science; Macy Jaye Collins of Meeker, Bachelor of Science; Paula W. Cooper, Bachelor of Arts; and Natalie E. Simonsen, Bachelor of Science in[Read More…]
