News Notes

Human trafficking awareness campaign

RBC | A human trafficking awareness campaign is coming to Rio Blanco County in April, with events in Meeker on April 27-28 and in Rangely on April 29-30. The campaign’s intention is to provide information and educate the public, particularly young people, about what human trafficking is, its prevalence and[Read More…]

SBDC hosting business planning course

MEEKER | Rio Blanco County Small Business Development Center is hosting a Leading Edge(TM) Strategic Planning Series, an intensive and hands-on course geared toward entrepreneurs. Create a complete business plan and learn about finance, marketing, management and much more. Cost is $150 per person, a 55% discount due to grant[Read More…]

CNCC Spring Community Education

MEEKER | Happy Spring! It is time to take advantage of the art offerings, personal, and food safety classes starting very soon. April 13: Plein Air Painting Warmup—a one day opportunity with Pat Daggett to try your hand at this art experience. May 2: Food Safety Training to certify food[Read More…]

Community Calendar: April 11, 2019

– Father Daughter Ball 7-9 p.m. Apr. 12 at the Fairfield Center. Fathers and daughters of all ages, join us for our annual ball! Register at 970-878-3403 by Apr. 5 for $7 or pay $10 at the door. This year’s theme is denim and diamonds. ERBM Recreation & Park District[Read More…]

CNCC Spring Community Education

MEEKER | Happy Spring! It is time to take advantage of the art offerings, personal, and food safety classes starting very soon. April 13: Plein Air Painting Warmup—a one day opportunity with Pat Daggett to try your hand at this art experience. April 6: Sketching Our Landmarks—get out with Pat[Read More…]

Community Health Needs survey open

RBC | What are your community’s greatest health needs? Let your voice be heard by filling out a Community Needs Health Assessment survey created by Northwest Colorado Health, UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, Memorial Regional Health and Rangely District Hospital. The survey is online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWCOcommunityhealthneedsassessment. Survey closes Monday, April[Read More…]

Community Calendar: April 4, 2019

– TODAY! Formative meeting for the new Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association (MAMBA). April 4 at 6 p.m., Hugus Building. – TODAY! Meeker Chamber April Business of the Month: Ma Famiglia. Open house Thursday, April 4, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Great prices and a night of good food and lots[Read More…]

YVCF accepting scholarship applications

RBC | The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for 2018 scholarships. YVCF administers the Kenny Corriveau Trade Scholarship that is awarded to applicants in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties for the purpose of advancing education in the trades. This scholarship is available to individuals ages 17-25[Read More…]

Job happiness and resilience workshop

RBC | Improve productivity and office culture by understanding character strengths, positive coping skills and resiliency. Free workshop offered by RBC Economic Development, Colorado Workforce, Mind Springs Health and Colorado SBDC on Wednesday, April 3 at the Meeker Public Library from 8-9:30 a.m. and in Rangely at Rangely Town Hall[Read More…]