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NEWS BRIEFS: April 2, 2021
Lions Club egg hunt at rec center MEEKER | The Meeker Lions club will host their annual Easter Eggstravaganza this Saturday starting at 10 a.m. sharp at the Meeker Recreation Center parking lot, 101 Ute […]
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RBC goes Green
State’s color-coded COVID dial system to be retired in next two weeks RBC | The state health department moved Rio Blanco County to Dial Level Green on March 25, removing most restrictions on gatherings while […]
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Conservation Corner: Soil Moisture
Soil health plays an important role in the success of any agricultural operation. This is especially true of soil moisture. Soil acts as a major storage reservoir for moisture. According to NRCS, soil with just […]
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Slash EV Ranch conserved by Colorado Cattlemen’s Ag Land Trust
RBC | The Slash EV Ranch along Colorado’s White River has been conserved in perpetuity by the Colorado Cattlemen’s Agricultural Land Trust (CCALT). The project was made possible with the support from Colorado Parks and […]
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Loose Ends: Safety and security
MEEKER | While living in Meeker away from the crowds appeals to most long- term residents for a wide variety of reasons, one of the most frequently cited is safety. The events of this past […]
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COUNTY BEAT: March 23, 2021 Commissioner Meetings
RBC | Commissioners met Tuesday, March. 23 for work sessions and a regular meeting to discuss various county business. CONSTITUTIONAL COUNTY SANCTUARY Rio Blanco County Commissioners discussed a proposed “constitutional sanctuary county” resolution drafted by […]
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Agricultural Community Celebrates ‘Meat In Day’
RBC | It was a weekend of reconnecting, celebrating our livestock production, and uplifting those in need throughout Colorado and neighboring states as the agriculture industry celebrated “Meat In day” on March 20. Rather than […]
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Legislation looks to limit hunting licenses for non-residents
Senate bill would reduce available nonresident big game hunting licenses from 35% to 25% of total RBC | A bill under consideration in the Colorado Senate — and up for its third reading today, March […]
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DAYS GONE BY: March 25, 2021
The Meeker Herald125 years ago This is the season of the year when an appropriate shroud for some people would be the winter underwear they discarded too soon. A larger number of fine shade and […]
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News Briefs: March 25, 2021
WRCD planning advisory meeting Mar. 25 MEEKER | The White River Conservation District’s Planning Advisory Committee (PAC) will be meeting on Thursday, March 25 at 6 p.m. in Meeker at the Rio Blanco Fire Protection […]
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RBC hires emergency and natural resources manager
RBC | Rio Blanco County has a new employee in a brand new position heading into spring. Edward (Eddie) Smercina has been on the job for about one month with the newly created title of […]
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