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…]
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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…]
Post office safety measures
RBC | “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds,” is inscribed in stone over the entrance to the New York City Post Office. While it’s not an official motto, these days one could add pandemic to[Read More…]
CNCC building for the future
RBC | Northwestern Community College in conjunction with the Colorado Community College System began a strategic visioning process to address growth concerns surrounding the CNCC Craig campus. In the months that have followed, CNCC has accomplished a number of initiatives designed to be responsive to the campus and community, including:[Read More…]
Fire restrictions, recreation site closures implemented by Forest Service
RBC | Acting Regional Forester Jennifer Eberlien today announced and signed an order to temporarily close developed recreation sites and an order to implement fire restrictions within the Forest Service’s Rocky Mountain Region to align with local, state and federal orders and guidelines to protect public health and safety. The[Read More…]
Mind Springs Health offers new mental health support line during COVID-19
RBC | Increased anxiety, stress, and depression are just a few of the negative effects COVID-19 is having on many Coloradoans. Social distancing has intensified existing mental health issues for some, while bringing forth first-time struggles for others. In response to the concerns about increased mental health needs in Western[Read More…]
Colorado consumers urged to be diligent about COVID-19 scams
RBC | The Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) is urging consumers to take extra precautions to avoid scams that prey on fears and anxiety related to the spread of COVID-19. During times of emergencies or natural disasters, scammers seek to take advantage of vulnerable populations, and federal agencies are[Read More…]
