RBC | At its virtual meeting this month, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission voted unanimously to approve a new Colorado State Wildlife Area Pass as an option to access state wildlife areas. The new pass will go on sale May 1, 2021. “This is an important step in ensuring[Read More…]
County
Update: County Road 8 fire 100% contained
RBC | A fire approximately eight miles up County Road 8 had Rio Blanco Fire, BLM, RBC Road and Bridge and Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s office responding early Sunday afternoon on April 11. The sheriff’s office asked the public to stay clear of the area to allow crews to work.[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Inspiration
Inspiration comes in many different forms. It’s inspiring to see people conquer obstacles, rise above adversity, and find success. Expressions of justice, honesty, courage, humility, generosity, integrity, and faith can, and should, inspire us to take the necessary steps for positive change. Most of us hate change so much we[Read More…]
County wins appeals case with Utah Gas
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners, along with the County Assessor’s Office and County Attorney’s Office are pleased to announce a recent decision rendered by the Colorado Board of Assessment Appeals (BAA). The BAA reviews appeals filed by real and personal property owners regarding contested valuations[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 8, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago New grass is starting to make a showing. The annual town financial statement shows Meeker’s finances to be in a healthy condition. The Old Fellows of Meeker will soon start a two story building designed for lodge, store, and office purposes. The Meeker Herald100 years[Read More…]
State reduces mask restrictions
RBC | As of Tuesday, April 6, the county was reporting 15 additional COVID-19 cases since Monday, March 29, with nine active cases in Meeker and seven active cases in Rangely. No new hospitalizations or deaths have been reported. According to the public health department, the new cases are mostly[Read More…]
News Briefs: April 8, 2021
Broadband maintenance Apr. 7-9 RBC | Rio Blanco County broadband internet access may be affected by ongoing maintenance. The county will be moving a core switch and testing communications to service provider routers. Maintenance windows are scheduled for 11:59 p.m. April 7 through 6 a.m. April 8 and 11:59 p.m.[Read More…]
Easter 2021
WRBM Pool Easter Egg Hunt and Rangely Elks Easter Egg Hunt Rio Blanco County residents were more than happy to hop to it in 2021 after last year’s Easter festivities were canceled due to the pandemic. Meeker Lions Club put on their annual egg hunt at the Meeker Rec Center,[Read More…]
New local dialing procedure starts Apr. 24
Fast Facts: WHO: FCCWHAT: Approval of “988” as three-digit number to reach the National Suicide Prevention LifelineWHEN: Starts July 16, 2022 Due to this change, customers with a 970 area code will need to dial a full 10-digit phone number to be connected (i.e. 970-878-4017, instead of 878-4017), beginning April[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 1, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago While the late blizzard touched us gently here it was not so considerate with other portions of Colorado, as travelers arriving during the last few days say it was quite severe at Denver and other points east of the main range. Christians and believers in[Read More…]
Animal cruelty initiative angers Colorado ranchers
RBC | Coloradans who participated in the great, governor-inspired meat battle of 2021 either tore into a juicy steak Saturday or opted for a vegan burger and a side of veggies. But last weekend’s fight, prompted by Gov. Jared Polis’ proclamation of MeatOut Day, was nothing compared to a brewing[Read More…]
Rabbit hemorrhagic disease IDed in GarCo
RBC | On March 26, Colorado Parks and Wildlife confirmed Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV-2) in dead cottontail rabbits submitted from Garfield, and Saguache counties earlier in the month. CPW has had ongoing surveillance for the disease throughout the state since it was identified in April of 2020.[Read More…]
