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…]
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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…]
NEWS NOTES: Sept 8, 2022
Fair board public input meetings tonight RBC | Public input meetings for the Fair Board will be held Thursday, Sept. 8 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Fairgrounds Exhibit Hall and at the County Annex Building in Rangely. Debates Sept. 10 RBC | Candidates for Colorado House District 26,[Read More…]
Clean up, everywhere
Colorado’s wildlife encounters many barriers and obstacles when moving across the landscape. Migration corridors for deer, elk, and pronghorn are disrupted by roads, urban development, as well as recreation trails. Although we may be able to improve these obstacles for wildlife movement, they will remain significant impediments to wildlife for[Read More…]
Jammin’ Lamb Fest moving to Fairgrounds
People visit the Meeker Classic to watch the dogs and to experience the community of Meeker and all it has to offer. Along with that comes the craving for lamb. Many “lamb” traditions have surrounded the annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials for 35 years – barbecues, sheepdog trials and[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: Sept 1, 2022
The Meeker Herald125 years ago • Doc Wilson and Commissioner McLoughlin, of Rio Blanco County, locked horns in a rough and tumble scrap here last Saturday. They had about four pretty lively rounds in which chairs and various other articles of furniture were used rather freely, winding up with honors[Read More…]
GYMKHANA …
“This was our fourth year and what a year it was,” Kelsey Tate said via email. “Meeker Gymkhana has gotten bigger and better each summer drawing competitors from several surrounding communities some as far as Wyoming.” Meeker Gymkhana has six age divisions — lead line through adult — and each[Read More…]
THIRD ANNUAL MUSTANG MAKEOVER …
Champions were crowned for the third annual Meeker Mustang Makeover Saturday, Aug. 27. This year’s under saddle grand champion was Doreen from the Swasey HMA in Utah, trained by Eric Pflueger of Nunn, Colorado (top). Doreen went for a record-breaking $9,250 in the auction. Reserve champion Rosalita (second from top)[Read More…]
