RBC | Both Rio Blanco County wrestling teams will start the 2019 part of the season in Eagle Valley this Saturday, as the Panthers and Cowboys continue their quest to qualify for the state tournament in February. “This is a good tournament because it has some tough competition,” Rangely Head[Read More…]
Author: Special to the Herald Times
2018’s Top Fifteen Stories
1. Cabin Lake Fire 2. Fatal crash south of Meeker on Hwy 13 3. Wilson Creek Fire 4. Indian Valley Fire 5. Seely Fire 6. Highway 13 Fire 7. The Club No One Wants to Join—Editorial 8. Cabin Lake Fire[Read More…]
Legal Notices: January 3, 2019
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Estate of Shirley Z. Taylor, who is also known as Shirley Taylor and Shirley Zina Taylor, Deceased Case Number 2018 PR 30021 All persons having claims against the above named estate are required to present them to the personal representative or to District Court of Rio Blanco,[Read More…]
Classifieds: January 3, 2019
Ads for 1/3/19 **ANNOUNCEMENTS** Colorado Parks and Wildlife is now accepting Management Proposals for hay production on Piceance Creek State Wildlife Area. Hay production and limited grazing will take place on the Dry Fork Unit located along Rio Blanco County Road 22. Information is available to all interested parties at[Read More…]
CPW big game meeting Jan. 7
MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s current five-year Big Game Season Structure expires at the end of 2019 and the agency is now gathering input to develop the succeeding five-year plan. Once approved in July 2019, the new season structure will go into effect from 2020 through 2024. In Northwest Colorado,[Read More…]
State awards for WRCD board members
RBC | The Colorado Association of Conservation Districts (CACD) hosted its annual meeting in November. During the awards luncheon, three past White River Conservation District board members—Jim Amick, Gary Moyer and Leonard Thompson—were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the districts. Jim D. Amick was recognized as a 2018[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 27, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Buford had a Christmas tree for little ones and a dance for the big ones Monday evening and both elements had a thoroughly good time. – On Wednesday last the Rifle stage came in on runners, the road being in the condition for sleighing[Read More…]
Family Ice Fishing Day Saturday, Jan. 5
MEEKER | Bundle up, grab your fishing rod, and join ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff (CPW) for a day of ice fishing at Lake Avery on Saturday, Jan. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CPW will be on hand to provide all of the[Read More…]
Feeding wildlife during winter does more harm than good
RBC | As Colorado enters the depths of the winter season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens that feeding big game in Colorado is not only illegal but can also harm them. “Native species are well adapted to survive the winter months on natural food sources,” said J Wenum, area wildlife[Read More…]
RBCSO presents Life Saving Award and commendation to Shaffer, Whinston
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office believes in the recognition of deputies, and those who work closely with the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, for their actions and outstanding efforts in service to the community. In keeping with this belief, during the annual Christmas celebration and awards ceremony, the[Read More…]
Letter: Goodbye and thank you from Karen Arnold
Dear Editor: My term has rolled by and as they say, a new chapter awaits. Maybe I’ll start a plant hospital. I received my resident’s training in the treasurer’s office and have plenty of experience, although I did have some patients (patience) not fare well. Road trips will be the[Read More…]
Student winners of radon poster contest announced
RBC | Students from Boulder and Colorado Springs took top honors in this year’s radon awareness poster contest. Alianna Gaffney from Manhattan Middle School in Boulder won first place out of more than 300 entries. She earns $300 for her submission, entitled “Share Knowledge, Share Awareness.” Her poster will be entered[Read More…]
