Changing your clocks with your driving habits during daylight saving time can help prevent wildlife-vehicle collisions. Wildlife experts advise drivers that wildlife is on the move so be aware, drive with caution and slow down at night. This Sunday, Nov. 6, marks the end of daylight saving time in Colorado.[Read More…]
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Low-income energy assistance program accepting applications
Colorado’s Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP), a federally funded program that helps eligible Coloradans pay a portion of their winter home heating costs, opens for the season on Nov. 1 and will accept applications through May 1. A statewide program, LEAP helps eligible individuals and families pay winter home heating[Read More…]
No pumpkins for wildlife, says CPW
Intentionally feeding wildlife is illegal in Colorado, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife would like to remind residents to properly dispose of pumpkins following Halloween rather than leaving them out for wildlife to consume. “We want our wildlife to be sustained by the resources that naturally occur in their habitat,” said[Read More…]
Days Gone By: November 3, 2022
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…]
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…]
