RBC | Current statistics report that one out of eight children will experience physical abuse by the time they are 18 years old. One in 10 will be sexually abused before turning 18. River Bridge Regional Center (RBRC) believes that even one child who is a victim of abuse is[Read More…]
County
Hwy 13. construction project picking up for spring season
RBC | Work on Colorado Highway 13 between Rifle and Meeker got underway for the spring season on Monday at the drainage structure near mile marker 18. A traffic signal will guide single lane, alternating traffic through the area 24/7. A 12 ft. width restriction is in place from 6[Read More…]
Officials urge use of cloth face masks in public, but not in place of other preventative measures
RBC | As of last week, everyone is urged to wear a cloth or homemade face mask — not the N95 masks needed for healthcare workers — when they go outside, following recommendations from the White House and the Governor’s office. This is a change in direction for the United[Read More…]
Some tax filing deadlines temporarily extended
RBC | The governor’s office has temporarily extended the deadlines for filing certain documents and information typically due to county assessors by April 15. The filing deadlines for taxable (business) personal property, taxable natural resource property (mining) and taxable oil and gas property have been extended June 15 due to[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County’s 2020 U.S. Census response rate lags behind state average
RBC | Every 10 years, since 1790, the United States government has conducted an official census of the population. Everyone living in the United States and its five territories is required by law to be counted. Accurate census counts provide crucial information for counties, states and the federal government, and[Read More…]
Farm Bureau scholarship apps are due April 23
RBC | Rio Blanco County Farm Bureau is proud to offer a $1,000 college scholarship again this year to a local high school student. Scholarship applications are available now and the deadline has been extended until April 23. These scholarships are funded by the dues of the local County Farm[Read More…]
Eggscellent …
Happy Easter! Enjoy a few eggscellent features in this week’s paper, including a coloring page sponsored by Meeker Lion’s Club (hang it in your window for a community-wide easter egg hunt!) Right-click, open in a new window, and print your own copies with the files below: There are also twelve[Read More…]
Virtual Easter Services
MEEKER: Christ Reformed Church – 10 a.m. at https://www.facebook.com/christreformedmeeker/ Church at Meeker- Check their Facebook group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/488430667936692/ Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints – View 2018 Messiah concert Easter Sunday at 2 p.m. at BYUtv.org Open Range Cowboy Church of Meeker (970)260-6820 for info. Emmanuel Baptist – 9:15[Read More…]
You can now self-report COVID-19 symptoms
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Department of Public Health has created a self-reporting form for residents with symptoms of COVID-19. If you or a member of your household have symptoms, you’re asked to complete the self-screening form online at https://www.rbc.us/592/Coronavirus-Update. The forms, which are anonymous, will be used as[Read More…]
Days Gone By: April 2, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The meadow-lark is around these days, but he is wrapped in a fur-trimmed overcoat and is not saying much. – Two new stores for Hugus & Co. are in course of erection — one at Hayden, the other at Fourmile, both in Routt[Read More…]
Ventilator delivered to Rangely by local pilots
RANGELY | Like other hospitals in the country, Rangely District Hospital started planning and preparing for a potential surge in COVID-19 patients weeks ago. After evaluating available equipment, they determined they had a need for a ventilator that would meet long-term support requirements for a potential COVID-19 patient. “A fear[Read More…]
NRCS accepting applications for help for farmers and ranchers
RBC | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Colorado is currently accepting applications for enrollment into the Agriculture Conservation Easement Program—Agriculture Land/Wetland Reserve Easement (ACEP-ALE, ACEP-WRE) program. The purpose of the ACEP-ALE program is to protect the agricultural viability, grazing uses and related conservation values by limiting nonagricultural uses[Read More…]
