Photo: Rio Blanco County Road & Bridge Department The Fawn Fire was started by lightning and is currently burning on BLM and private lands near County Road 29, about 30 miles southwest of Meeker in the Piceance Basin. It has grown from 450 acres as of 6:53 p.m. Sunday[Read More…]
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Q&A about possible Lake Avery water release
MEEKER | Due to low flows, dry conditions and extreme heat, water temperatures in the White River are nearing dangerous levels for cold-water fish. Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials are encouraging anglers to fish in the early morning, when water temperatures are cooler and less stressful to fish. To help[Read More…]
Ridgetop Fire 100 percent contained
For information on the #FawnFire burning in the Piceance Basin, please visit: https://www.theheraldtimes.com/breaking-fawn-fire-doubles-to-875-acres-zero-percent-containment/rio-blanco-county/ *** RIDGETOP FIRE – 200 ACRES, 100 PERCENT CONTAINED A lightning strike also started a blaze late Saturday afternoon approximately 20 miles south of Meeker. Fire units were immediately dispatched to mile marker 27 along the east side[Read More…]
Gardner talks 2018 Farm Bill
RBC | Last week Senator Cory Gardner hosted a teleconference about the 2018 Farm Bill which he described as a “significant piece of legislation” covering commodity, food, trade, credit, research, and energy programs. “Most people associate the farm bill with commodity and nutrition programs,” he said. Gardner highlighted a variety[Read More…]
New in-home care option in Meeker
MEEKER | Whether it’s the privilege of growing old or a disability that strikes in the prime of life, you or a loved one will likely need help with some of the most personal aspects of daily life at some point. Western Slope In-Home Care, which opened in 2017, provides[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 28, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The Collom Mine Through the courtesy of Mr A.C. Moulton, a party of Meekerites visited the famous Collom coal mine at Axial Thursday. The party was fortunate in that they arrived just in time to be photographed with the first 5-ton truck[Read More…]
County’s suicide, overdose rates shockingly high
By Julie Drake RBC Director of Public Health RBC | I try to make my columns relevant with stories, observations, etc the people of Rio Blanco County can relate to. This week, no fluff. Just the facts. I will let this information tell the story. Suicide rates for Rio Blanco County:[Read More…]
Grant takes over Vandiver dental practice
MEEKER | In much the same way his predecessor, Dr. Charles Vandiver, did 47 years ago, Dr. Trevor Grant will be elevating the quality of dental care in Meeker when Grant Family Dentistry officially opens its doors on July 10. Dental care that Meeker residents have had to go out of[Read More…]
What a CLG can do for you
RBC | CLG stands for “Certified Local Government.” What is a Certified Local Government, and do we want to have one? The Rio Blanco County Historical Society (RBCHS) has asked the county commissioners to consider a resolution to become a CLG. What will that mean? For the commissioners it means approving[Read More…]
The Flying Cowboy: Rosendahl finds rodeo success despite challenges
By ALLIE WILLEY Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Kasey Rosendahl, 19, is a weekly participant in the Meeker Summer Rodeo Series. Rosendahl has loved rodeos since he was a little kid. Rodeos have always been a dream of his. When he was little he did the mutton bustin’[Read More…]
Independence Day, Rangely-style
RANGELY | Tuesday, July 3 – Night Golf at Cedar Ridges Golf Course Wednesday July 4 – FIREWORKS AT KENNEY RESERVOIR HAVE BEEN CANCELED DUE TO FIRE BAN Friday July 6 – Surf-N-Turf at Cedar Ridges Golf Course- 6:30 p.m. – Tickets still available $25 adults, $5 kids – Buck Ford Pure Country Concert[Read More…]
Rangely issues municipal fire ban: no fireworks or campfires
RANGELY | Emergency Ordinance 672- Fire Ban Following the county’s lead, the town issued a municipal fire ban. The ban includes outdoor fires such as campfires, fireworks and field or trash burning. As a result, the Fourth of July fireworks show at Kenney Reservoir has been canceled. Police Chief Wilczek[Read More…]
