The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A few inches of snow fell in Meeker and vicinity Wednesday night, but the sun took it off before the next day rolled around. This morning snow is again flying. Mrs. Minnie Craig was appointed postmaster for Meeker on Saturday last, vice F.N.[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: November 3, 2022
Wild horse adoption RBC | There will be a Piceance East Douglas Herd Management Area wild horse adoption event on Nov. 4-5, 2022, at Rimrock Adventures in Fruita, Colorado, at 927 Hwy. 340. Public viewing begins on Friday from 12-6 p.m. and Saturday from 7:30-10 a.m. Silent bidding from 10-10:30[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: October 24-30, 2022
ARRESTS 48 year old male transported from Arizona on 10/24/2022 granted PR bond by Judge Fennessy on 10/25/2022 CALL SUMMARIES 10/25/2022 @ 2:29 pm. A reporting party called concerned that a male party was sitting outside of a home in the town limits of Meeker, waiting for a female to[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss OHV trail maintenance, Fairfield Apartments
In between budget workshops, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners met last Thursday for a work session with Dave Murray, president of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club, and a regular meeting regarding the future ownership of the Fairfield Center apartment complex. Murray raised the question of who is responsible[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 27, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago “How’s election going?” is an oft-repeated question these days. “I wish it was over,” is remarked quite often — by the candidates. Opinions never change the weather, nor elections. The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago The amendments are again published in this[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: #3
ARRESTS 26 Yr old male was transported from Garfield County on 01-19-22 to Moffat County on a Rio Blanco failure to appear warrant. Male was granted a PR bond on 10-24-22 by Judge Fennessy. HUNTING SEASON A synopsis of the 1st hunting season is as follows: Assist CPW = 1[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: October 25, 2022
In the midst of multiple budget workshops to plan for the 2023 budget, county commissioners met Tuesday for work sessions and a regular meeting. DHS UPDATE Recently appointed Department of Human Services (DHS) Director Carmen McKay said they are filling positions and staff are getting certifications completed. County Attorney Don[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: October 27, 2022
Art gallery and drinks Oct. 27 MEEKER | Enjoy drinks, snacks and local photography at an art gallery this Thursday, Oct. 27 from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Trailhead Lounge, 173 First Street, Meeker. Photographers are Kelly Osborn of Big Sage Photos and Kaysyn Davis of Kaysyn Krystal Photography,[Read More…]
Colorado’s election system is the ‘Gold Standard’
For 102 years, the League Of Women Voters has helped Americans understand how they can cast their vote in elections. The nonpartisan organization has never endorsed a political party or candidate, providing a valuable resource for voters of all political persuasions. The Colorado News Collaborative is speaking with nonpartisan experts[Read More…]
Ballots mailed this week
This week, Colorado County Clerks began mailing ballots to active eligible voters for the Nov. 8 General Election. County Clerks must mail ballots to voters by Oct. 21 for the General Election. Registered voters who do not receive a ballot should contact their County Clerk. Eligible Coloradans can still register[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 18, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago ◆ A light fall of snow mantled mother earth in this valley in the early part of the week and it looked winterish for a few days, but — as usual, we just caught the tail end of what was a storm east[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4-H youth create seed balls to reclaim land along White River west of Rangely
Last week, Rio Blanco 4-H youth from Meeker and Rangely participated in a Community Pride project and had a lot of fun at the same time. Youth were up to their elbows in mud as they made mud/seed balls as part of a project planned to reclaim riparian land along[Read More…]
