Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the busy winter holiday season, so Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites people to spend time outdoors this Friday. On Nov. 25, CPW is pleased to offer free entry to all Colorado state parks on Fresh Air Friday. This year marks the eighth annual Fresh Air[Read More…]
County
CPW seeks input on herd management
Colorado Parks and Wildlife seeks input on draft Herd Management Plans (HMPs) for 16 deer herds in northwest Colorado. The draft plans are now open to public review and comment through Dec. 20. In 2023, Colorado Parks and Wildlife staff will present a Regional HMPs document for approval to the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: November 24, 2022
Christmas Bazaar in Rangely Dec. 10 RANGELY | Mark your calendar for Christmas shopping at the Rangely Bazaar/Craft Fair on Saturday, Dec. 10 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 402 W. Main St. (EEC Building). Christmas decor and gifts, Rada cutlery, knit and crochet items, wood art, horseshoe art[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOV. 14 ~ 20, 2022
There were no arrests for the week of 11/14/2022 CALL SUMMARIES 11/14/2022 @ 12:46 pm. A reporting party called in to talk with a wildlife officer about a deceased deer that was found in the dumpster. 11/14/2022 @ 09:55 pm A hunter was reported lost. His family was in contact[Read More…]
About those midterms-here’s how RBC voted and what happened statewide (unofficially)
RBC | Rio Blanco County turned out big this midterm, with nearly 73% of eligible voters casting ballots. Here’s how we voted, and how it stacked up to the rest of the state. Final results, particularly for the very close Boebert/Frisch race, are supposed to be updated this coming Friday,[Read More…]
Conservancy dist. issues call on the river
A water rights call on the White River will go into effect on Dec. 1, 2022, following a unanimous decision by the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District (RBWCD) board of directors. The district officially requested the state’s Division of Water Resources (DWR) begin administration of the river next month, meaning[Read More…]
Celebrating Rio Blanco County veterans
Every year on Nov. 11, to honor Veterans Day, the Tolley family hosts a barbecue lunch at Rangely’s Elks Lodge to give back to those who have served our country. The event is filled with gratitude, camaraderie, families and love for the U.S.A. Sam Tolley toasted the lunch by sharing[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: NOV. 7 ~ 13, 2022
There were no arrests for the week of 11/7/2022 CALL SUMMARIES 11/9/2022 @ 4:19 pm. A road grader was reported to be on fire on County Road 26. Meeker Volunteer Fire Dept. responded and put what was left of the fire out. No injuries were reported. 11/9/2022 @ 11:23 pm.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Nov 17, 2022
Shop Local on “Pink Friday” MEEKER | Some Meeker retailers will be participating in “Pink Friday,”reminding customers to “shop small first.” The holiday, created in 2021 by the Boutique Hub, a national organization, is intended to encourage people to visit small local retailers a week prior to Black Friday deals.[Read More…]
Natl. Forest Christmas tree cutting permits available
Christmas tree cutting permits for the White River National Forest became available Wednesday, Nov. 16. Permits can be purchased at district offices, local vendors and online at https://www.recreation.gov/. Permits are $10 per tree if they are purchased in person at a district office or vendor. There is an additional $2.50[Read More…]
Preventing scams and fraud this holiday season
(Statepoint) Scams and fraud are more deceiving these days, reaching you in more ways than ever before. The FTC reported 2.8 million fraud reports from consumers in 2021 alone, with reported fraud losses increasing 70% from 2020 and more than $5.8 million. Scammers begin their traditional uptick at the start[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Nov 17, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Dwelling houses in Meeker are scarcer than they have ever been. Howl upon howl has gone up for years past because our game laws were not enforced. Now that the game wardens are endeavoring to do their duty the howls go up because[Read More…]
