EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been updated from the Aug. 6 print and online edition to reflect 8 new cases added after press time. Of the 20, 15 are laboratory-confirmed positive, five are probable (symptomatic with known exposure); 14 are active, and six are recovered. RBC | The county’s Board[Read More…]
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Hello, Goodbye…
Practicing social distancing, Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Alice Harvey, Public Health Nurse Kelly Christian, and WIC Educator Mary Dillon pose for a photo at Christian’s farewell potluck on July 22. Christian recently accepted a position with Rangely District Hospital to the delight of her former patients and co-workers. [Read More…]
3 Meeker residents plead guilty in Moffat County elk poaching case
Press Release | Colorado Parks and Wildlife MOFFAT | Three Meeker residents have been sentenced for the poaching of two trophy bull elk last fall. The case began on Sept. 25, 2019, when a witness in the Sand Wash Basin area reported a wounded bull elk and a suspicious truck[Read More…]
Local ranchers feel COVID crunch
MEEKER | COVID-19 has affected everyone one way or another. Whether it’s school transitioning online, restaurants closing, or people getting laid off, no one has emerged from this pandemic unscathed. Cow, pig, and sheep ranchers have all been hit and are going to continue to take large losses through the[Read More…]
RPD K9 Eiko receives donation of body armor
RANGELY I | Rangely Police Department’s K9 Eiko has received a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. K9 Eiko’s vest was sponsored by National Park Service Seasonal Law Enforcement Training Class 20-01 and embroidered with the sentiment “This[Read More…]
The fair must go on …
By HT STAFF | [email protected] RBC | While surrounding counties have canceled or curtailed their county fair this year, Rio Blanco County’s fair is going forward with some adjustments. Events kicked off last Saturday with the county 4-H shooting sports annual shoot-off. The extension office is open for early open[Read More…]
Strange seeds appearing in shipped packages
UPDATED AUG. 4: According to a press release from the Colorado Department of Agriculture, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service and Department of Homeland Security’s Customs and Border Protection are working together to in the investigation of the mailed packets of Chinese seeds and are now asking residents[Read More…]
Nichols celebrates rich local history
RANGELY | Nichols Store in Rangely is celebrating its 116th anniversary. In 1904 Fred Nichols (whose father Ben shot one of the attempted thieves in Meeker’s thwarted 1896 bank robbery), moved to Rangely to manage the general store owned by H. Coltharp. He was 20 years old. In 1947, the[Read More…]
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Meeker Classic cancels 2020 trials due to COVID-19
MEEKER | “It’s with heavy hearts and after months of great thought we have come to the conclusion that canceling this year’s event due to the COVID-19 public health pandemic is the safest, most responsible thing to do for the safety of everyone involved,” said Board President, Bruce Clatterbaugh Tuesday,[Read More…]
New business …
Meeker’s newest business, San Juan Backcountry Adventures, held a grand opening ribbon cutting and open house. Visit their shop in Wendll’s at 206 Market St., to rent ATVs, side-by-sides and Rungu e-bikes. Pictured from left to right: Chamber of Commerce program assistant Ann Franklin, San Juan Backcountry Adventures owner Larry[Read More…]
Sounds of Meeker
Part 1: Wildfire MEEKER | First, we hear the multiple ringing of the local Meeker siren calling in first responders. Then, the scream of fire engines setting off to help somewhere. Now, it is the distinct helicopter sounds that hover low over town. These are not the same sounds as[Read More…]
