RBC | During an afternoon work session Tuesday, Rio Blanco County commissioners and a newly appointed Board of Health member heard updates and discussed county policy with Public Health Director Alice Harvey. As of Tuesday, 33.1% of the eligible population in RBC had received the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Harvey said[Read More…]
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NEWS BRIEFS: April 29, 2021
WREA Solar lease renewals due today MEEKER | May is upon us and it is time to make sure your solar lease renewal forms have been returned to WREA. Signed solar lease renewals are due by April 29. The renewal fee will be automatically applied to your May power bill.[Read More…]
CPW wolf education session session Apr. 28
RBC | Members of the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission as well as the public are invited to attend CPW’s first online educational session related to wolf reintroduction efforts on Wednesday, April 28 from 6-8 p.m. The purpose of the educational sessions is to provide the Commission and members of[Read More…]
Choose When
RBC | An unintended pregnancy can derail a woman’s plans for her education, career, financial stability and future success regardless of age, marital status, or employment at the time of conception. According to information from the Colorado Department of Public Health, 35.9 percent of all pregnancies in Colorado are unintended[Read More…]
County Beat: board interviews, rubbish & junk, Crystal Creek Ranch & other business
RBC | The BOCC began Tuesday’s business by interviewing Meeker resident Diane Mobley for the Board of Health. Commissioners Rector and Moyer asked one question each, both relating to the board’s opposition to state health mandates. “Through this COVID program over the last year, how do you feel from a[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 22, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago Dr. Miller, a dentist out of Glenwood has arrived in Meeker and is working out of the Miller house. Business has said to be thriving, though he will be leaving in a few days. The construction of the Meeker Hotel is progressing favorably. The Meeker[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: April 22, 2021
Power-grid discussion in Rangely Apr. 22 RANGELY | Glenn Rhoades, the national director of operations for the Task Force on National and Homeland Security will speak in Rangely on Thursday, April 22 at the Gathering Place, 616 East Main St. at 7:30 p.m. Rhoades is an advocate for greater power-grid[Read More…]
TIS THE SEASON …
Springtime marks the start of branding season for local cattle ranchers. | SOPHIA GEODERT PHOTOS
Paddleboarders urged to wear personal floatation devices
RBC | As stand-up paddleboards become more and more popular, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds paddlers to wear personal floatation devices (PFDs) when using this watercraft. Over the last several years at Colorado’ state parks, more and more people have been falling off their boards and some have drowned. In[Read More…]
Dinosaur Nat’l. Monument resumes ticketed entry system for Quarry exhibit
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will resume a temporary ticketed entry system to access the Quarry Exhibit Hall beginning May 1. This ticketing system will assist visitors in complying with continuing COVID-19 public health guidelines by reducing crowds and managing the pace and flow of visitation. Visitors planning trips to[Read More…]
Most Forest Service roads not open for summer vehicles until May 21
RBC | The White River National Forest Blanco Ranger District reminds forest users that summer motorized and bicycle use does not begin in most areas of the forest until May 21 to protect roads and trails from damage and to protect wildlife from disturbance. “This year we have a lower[Read More…]
AGNC counties advocate for local gov participation in wolf process
RBC | Members of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) submitted a letter to the Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) Commission advocating for the creation of a Local Government Advisory Group to provide for meaningful county participation in the development of the Colorado wolf introduction plan. Proposition 114 authorized[Read More…]
