MEEKER I If you are a novice hunter under 18 and want to learn how to hunt wild turkey, Colorado Parks and Wildlife encourages you to apply for a chance at participating in a pair of mentored turkey hunts on private lands this spring. Prospective hunters must submit their application[Read More…]
County
Weekly Call Review Feb. 10-16
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Fire at remote cabin reportedly claims two lives
UPDATE: According to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office Monday, county road and bridge crews are working to get heavy equipment to the site of a cabin fire off of County Rd. 14 southeast of Meeker. Deep snow and the remote location of the site have made accessing the cabin[Read More…]
OPINION—Editor’s Column: Yes, dear reader, opinions are biased
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] I warned y’all last week that our opinion section was about to heat up, and I attempted to explain our journalistic philosophy about what we include in the opinion section and why. For folks who actually read the print edition (or its digital counterpart), I think[Read More…]
Celebrating National Children’s Dental Health Month with CNCC
RBC I February is National Children’s Dental Health month. In celebration, the CNCC Dental Hygiene program coordinates with Rangely and Meeker School District students every spring to have regular cleanings, x-rays, oral hygiene instruction, sealants and fluoride for free. Health histories were sent home in January, so please fill them[Read More…]
OBITUARY: Michael Dwayne Zobel
Michael Dwayne Zobel, 51, of Milliken, passed away on Feb. 8, 2020, in Milliken, Colorado. He was born on May 26, 1968, in Big Timber, Montana.
Commissioners to interview Fair Board applicants
RBC I During work sessions in Rangely, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners heard from IT Director Dylon Merrell about the purchase of new antivirus software.
‘It’s Showtime’ livestock club meeting report
RBC I ‘It’s Showtime’ livestock club had a meeting Feb. 4 that was called to order by president Marryn Shults. As an icebreaker club members had to stand up introduce themselves and tell the club what they do in 4-H. After the ice breaker, Aimee Shults took attendance followed by[Read More…]
CPW welcomes input at Feb. 21 caucus meeting
RBC I Anglers, hunters, and any other interested members of the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback and have their questions answered at a Feb. 21 Northwest Region Sportsperson’s Caucus meeting in Glenwood Springs.
Candidate forums …
These four Rio Blanco County residents — Kai Turner, Ty Gates, Scott Nielson and Mona Avey — are campaigning to become the next commissioner for Precinct 3 in November, replacing current commissioner Si Woodruff. They participated in a forum Monday in Rangely along with current board chair Jeff Rector, who[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: Thank you from Galapagos group
Dear Editor: I am writing to thank everyone that was able to attend and/or contribute to the Meeker International Ecology Program’s prime rib dinner fundraiser held on Saturday night! The atmosphere was absolutely crammed with generosity and good cheer! The Galápagos ecology students Jose Garcia, Gabriel Richardson, Savvy Mendenhall, Alana[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago We handle the celebrated Wooly Boy Suits for boys. A. Oldland & Co. Notice is hereby given that Fifty Dollars ($50.00) reward will be paid by Rio Blanco County to any person apprehending and securing the conviction of any person guilty of shooting[Read More…]



