Free marketing class for small business owners! MEEKER | Join the Meeker Chamber of Commerce and Golden Lasso Media for the next Tuesday BizTips, Oct. 25 at 8 a.m. at the Business Center (located on the second floor of Town Hall, 345 Market Street.) We will talk about the essentials[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 10-16. 2022
ARRESTS 29 yr. old male arrested 10-11-22 on a Failure to Appear warrant, PR bond granted 10-12-22 by Magistrate Shamis 53 yr. old male arrested 10-12-22 for DUI and careless driving cash bonded CALL SUMMARIES 10/16/2022 @ 8:11 pm. In the area of Lost Creek, a local outfitter reported one[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: Oct. 18, 2022
Rangely residents attending the RBC Commissioners’ work sessions Tuesday shared their concerns about possible relocations of various county offices in Rangely. No final decisions had or have been made — previous discussions also occurred during work sessions — but the mention of consolidating some county offices into county-owned buildings generated[Read More…]
HAPPY LITTLE TREES
Gorgeous colors are still hanging on all over Rio Blanco County thanks to a streak of mild October weather. Don’t get too comfortable, though. There are two chances for snow in next week’s forecast. | CAITLIN WALKER PHOTOS
No, she didn’t shoot the dog.
The real story on a viral social post claiming Congresswoman Boebert shot a neighbor’s pet “I don’t see anything other than this just being an October surprise to think it’s going to sway the vote. But the fact is, she didn’t shoot this woman’s dogs,” said Brady Hogan of Silt,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Oct. 13, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Wednesday was the first anniversary of the attempted robbery of the Bank of Meeker. The disastrous outcome of that hold-up needs no special reminder to most of our citizens. – The triangular fight for most of the county offices is getting interesting[Read More…]
BLM seeks nominations to resource advisory councils
The Bureau of Land Management today announced that it is seeking public nominations for positions on the Northwest, Rocky Mountain and Southwest Resource Advisory Councils (RAC). These citizen-based councils assist in the development of recommendations that address public land management issues within BLM managed public lands in the State of Colorado. [Read More…]
Survey available to collect feedback on district courts
People with business in the courts of the First, Fourth, Eighth, Ninth and Twelfth Judicial Districts will be invited to participate in a pilot of a revamped program gathering feedback from court users. The courts will use the feedback to improve services. All people who interact with the courts –[Read More…]
It’s Showtime livestock club report
A new 4-H year is beginning! The It’s Showtime Club started its meeting on Oct. 9 at 4 p.m. with pledges led by Cambrey Rogers, Brodee Kilduff and Milo Brennan, followed by reports. Charlie Rogers gave the secretary report, Nick Gates gave the treasurer report and Teagan Smith gave the[Read More…]
Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape this Fire Prevention week
RBC I It’s Fire Prevention Week and the State Fire Agency reminds residents that “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” The Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control (DFPC) is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Fire Prevention Week TM (FPW), Oct. 9-15,[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Oct. 13, 2022
Small business class RBC | Small businesses looking or needing to shift out of startup phase and into “what’s next” are encouraged to attend a two-day StartUp to ScaleUp course in Hayden, Colorado on Oct. 14-15. This interactive class will give existing small business owners, aspiring entrepreneurs and local leaders[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Oct. 3-9, 2022
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of Oct. 9, 2022. CALL SUMMARIES 10/3/2022 @7:13 p.m. At the bottom of Douglas Pass, there was a male party reported to be relaxing in a hammock about 50 ft off the highway. It was thought that the male had been there[Read More…]
