U.S. Bureau of Land Management officials have decided to increase the opportunities for members of the public to weigh in on a controversial reservoir project in northwest Colorado with an additional round of public engagement. Members of the BLM’s Northwest Resource Advisory Council expressed support for early public engagement on[Read More…]
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Lighting a new path: volunteer linemen bring first-time electricity to Guatemalan village
For the first time, the lights are on in La Montanita de la Virgen, Guatemala. Colorado’s electric cooperatives – in partnership with Oklahoma’s electric cooperatives and the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association’s philanthropic arm, NRECA International – brought first-time electricity to the isolated village in the region of Jalapa, east[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 29, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Beware of buying goods from strangers. We ask all who have been called on by a certain party who is selling goods for an eastern firm to call in and see us, and compare our prices with his quotations. It is right that[Read More…]
Hunter outreach program provides novice hunters opportunity to learn from the experts
Interested in learning to hunt? Colorado Parks and Wildlife, through the agency’s Hunter Outreach Program, is offering an opportunity for novice hunters across the state to learn responsible practices and skills directly from CPW experts. If you are 12 years of age or older and want to hunt big or[Read More…]
Applications now open for 200+ White River forest summer jobs
The time to apply for more than 200 temporary positions for the 2023 summer season on the White River National Forest begins Thursday, Sept. 29. The application period runs Sept. 29-Oct. 6 for temporary 2022 summer seasonal positions on the White River National Forest and other locations in the[Read More…]
CPW selects specific 2022 deer hunts for mandatory Chronic Wasting Disease testing
Colorado Parks and Wildlife has selected specific deer hunts for mandatory chronic wasting disease testing in 2022 to inform how and where to fight the spread of Chronic Wasting Disease. Beginning in early October, CPW will be sending letters to Colorado rifle season deer hunters who have been selected for[Read More…]
Historic Colorado Contest asks Coloradans to help design state’s 150th anniversary license plate
From Buffalo Bill Cody to Molly Brown and Dr. Justina Ford, Coloradans have a habit of making history, and with the DMV’s newest effort, Centennial State residents have another opportunity to do just that. The Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is pleased to launch the Historic Colorado Contest, a[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Sept. 19 – 25, 2022
ARRESTS A 42-year-old female was arrested 9-19 on a Rio Blanco County warrant. A PR bond was granted 9-20 by Magistrate Shamis CALL SUMMARIES 9/21/2022 @ 2:54 p.m. A call came in for a Border Collie who had jumped into the UPS truck just wanting to ride around town to[Read More…]
SD8 candidates on the issues
The non-partisan group Club 20 hosted debates this month featuring candidates for state and national seats. Last week, we covered Colorado’s Third Congressional District and State House District 26; you can read that story at https://bit.ly/3fjGGOB. This week, we turn to the debate between Colorado State Senate District 8 candidates.[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: September 27, 2022
A little less than three years after the previous board of county commissioners passed a resolution turning all plumbing inspections over to the state, the current board has spent several hours in work sessions weighing the pros and cons of taking back local control. Contractors have shared concerns about delays,[Read More…]
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: September 29, 2022
Meeting for RBC Democrats RBC | There will be a RBC registered Democrats organizational meeting, Tuesday, Oct. 4, at the Meeker Public Library meeting room, 7-8 p.m. This meeting is an opportunity to meet other Democrats, share your thoughts and ideas, and set a direction for our organization. We need[Read More…]
Cave Creek Fire …
Firefighters are monitoring the lightning-ignited Cave Creek Fire 20 miles southeast of Meeker and one mile south of the South Fork Campground. The ¼-acre fire was discovered Saturday when a small amount of smoke was visible, but it has likely been smoldering in the moist mixed-conifer forest for at least[Read More…]
