It’s nearly soup and sweater season. Leaves are beginning to turn just in time for the fall equinox today. Peak colors are expected in the next few weeks. A 30-day forecast of cool nights and sunny days will help the process along–sunshine helps ‘burn off’ chlorophyll in the leaves to[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: Sept 22, 2022
Blessing of the Animals Oct. 1 MEEKER | The St. James’ Parish invites the community to join them in honoring the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment with our Blessing of the Animals service on the church lawn at 4th and Park[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: sept. 12 – 18, 2022
ARRESTS There were no arrests for the week of Sept. 12-18. CALL SUMMARIES 9/13/2022 @ 7:07 a.m. A search and rescue was initiated for an overdue Sheepherder. The missing party was last seen at 7:00 am the day before. The Sheepherder was found at 12:53 pm on Tuesday, approximately 15[Read More…]
STATE 4-H…
STATE RESULTS 4-H EXHIBITS Cash Leischer, Wildlife Stand Alone Int, Overall Grand Champion and Champion, first place Suzanne Brook Arnold, Clothing Construction Beginning Clothing STEAM 2 Romper or Jumpsuit Sr, Champion, first place Thomas Theos, Shooting Sports Decorative Item Jr, Champion, first place Benjamin Olson, Metal Working Metal Fabrication Unit[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: Sept 15, 2022
Susie Ibarra at The TANK this month RANGELY | Coming to the TANK for a residency in September is sound-sculptor and percussionist Susie Ibarra, who will present her work in an extraordinary concert. The New York Times notes that her compositions are capable of “calling up the movements of the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Sept 15, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • The railroad accident turned out to have been as bad as at first reported. It happened just below New Castle. The passengers were not killed outright or who did not promptly get out of the wreck made gruesome food for the flames. Over 30[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: RBC sticks with Dominion machines
The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners (BoCC) met for work sessions Tuesday, starting with an update from Public Health Director Karen Dinwiddie. Dinwiddie reviewed the department’s core programs and grant funding received. Facilities Director Eric Jaquez provided a third quarter update and asked for direction on some upcoming[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPTEMBER 5 ~ SEPTEMBER 11, 2022
ARRESTS 68 yr. old male arrested 9-8-22 on an FTA warrant PR bond granted 9-9-22 by Magistrate Shamis CALL SUMMARIES Throughout the week the Communications Center received several calls regarding cows that were visiting up at Pioneers Hospital. In total, dispatch received 6 calls on the visitors. 9/8/2022 @ 11:16[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: Sept 8, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Why is it that nearly every Populist speech contains an invective harangue against the old parties and asserts that no honest man can longer adhere to either of them, and advises joining the new Populist party and voting the Populist ticket? It is plain[Read More…]
Students investigate natural sciences with Yampatika
For 30 years, the Yampatika Outdoor Awareness Association has been committed to geographically relevant, place-based education. What does “Yampatika” mean? “Yampatika” or “yamparika” refers to the name given to a band of White River Utes who would forage and feast on the Yampa root along the streams and rivers of[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: August 29 – September 4, 2022
ARRESTS 43 year old male was arrested on 9/2/2022 by Rangely PD on a protection order violation. Subject was given a cash/surety bond. CALL SUMMARIES 8/29/2022 @ 4:34 am. A single vehicle rollover accident occurred at approximately the 33 mile-marker Highway 13. The single occupant was injured and was subsequently[Read More…]
Volunteers needed for fence removal project Sept. 24-25
What better way to celebrate Public Lands Day than removing barbed wire fencing on public lands to improve critical mule deer and elk habitat? Backcountry Hunters and Anglers (BHA) have partnered with Colorado Parks and Wildlife to do just that in the northwest region of Colorado and need volunteers. Participate[Read More…]
