I joined the USAF in 1978 in hopes of seeing the world. I got my wish, Asia, Middle East Europe, Africa, Central and South America. I was able to meet people from different cultures, observe their way of life, political systems and learn their history. I also confirmed my belief[Read More…]
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NEWS NOTES: March 3, 2022
Coffee at Streamline Mar. 4 MEEKER | Please join us for free coffee and conversation at Streamline Realty, 600 Main Street, this Friday, Mar. 4 at 8 a.m. Wool Growers annual meeting Mar. 4 MEEKER | Mark your calendars for the annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers will[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: Recall election set for May 10
The decision whether sitting Rio Blanco County Commissioner Gary Moyer will complete his term in office will go before the voters on May 10, 2022. Delayed by a lawsuit filed by Moyer’s son-in-law, Matt Scott, against RBC Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell last fall after the second round of recall[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: February 24, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • Gates Kersberg of Cripple Creek, was here this week looking up a business opening and will be opening a wholesale liquor house here shortly. • After a good deal of hard work extending from Thursday of last week to Monday of this week,[Read More…]
Wilczek announces bid for county commissioner
I am announcing my interest to become the next Rio Blanco County Commissioner for District 1. I am a lifelong resident of Rio Blanco County born and raised in Rangely, a fourth-generation resident of Rio Blanco County, and own/live on property with deeded water rights on the White River. I[Read More…]
Hunting license draw opens March 1
RBC I Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2022 are urged to review the changes in license requirements and fees in the 2022 Colorado Big Game brochure prior to the March 1 opening of the primary draw application period (March 1 – April 5 at 8[Read More…]
NEWS NOTES: February 24, 2022
Shoe collection drive ends Feb. 28 MEEKER | Meeker High School student Ainsley Selle has organized a shoe collection drive in Meeker, working with funds2orgs.com to collect shoes for people in third world countries such as Haiti and Africa. Boxes for collecting shoes will be located at Watts Ranch Market,[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County covid update
RBC I Please visit https://rbc.us/606/COVID-19-Updates for the most current COVID data and trends available for RBC. Total Cases to Date: 1,788 Meeker Active: 23 Rangely Active: 20 Hospitalizations in the last 14 days: 0 Total Hospitalized: 133 School District Meeker: 4 School District Rangely: 0 Deaths: 12 Please note isolation and[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT: Insurance rates spike for county
WORK SESSIONS Updates from Extension Agent Linda Masters regarding plan. A 4-H agent has been hired and is in place. “It’s going great already,” Master said. Technology upgrades are underway to connect 4-H kids on both sides of the county with similar equipment. “We’re trying to get the kids on[Read More…]
Pre-election process starts with party precinct caucuses
RBC I Colorado’s grassroots nomination process for this year’s election gets underway for Democratic and Republican party members next week. Precinct caucuses, which lead to county, congressional district and state nominating assemblies, are one way to make the June 28 primary election ballot. Candidates may also gather petition signatures, which[Read More…]
White River fish facts
RBC I “By far the most frequently captured species is the mountain whitefish,” said Tory Eyre, aquatic biologist for Colorado Parks and Wildlife during his presentation to the White River Alliance last week. Titled “State of the Fish: What’s happening with fish in a challenged White River,” the presentation explored[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: February 17, 2022
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago • A local business man made a very good suggestion the other day, namely: the construction of a footbridge across the river at the foot of Sixth street and the building of a trail from the south side of the river to the top[Read More…]
