The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Rev. Ostenson turned teamster this week and went to Buford and brought back a load of lumber to be used in the finishing work now being done in St. James church. – Simp Harp has bought the Meeker stables and will take possession[Read More…]
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BLM assessing small parcels in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is seeking comment on a proposal to segregate six parcels of public land, totaling 400 acres in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties, from all forms of appropriation under the public land laws, including the mining laws. During the segregation period, the BLM[Read More…]
It’s Showtime Livestock Club meeting report
RBC | In January the It’s Showtime livestock club members attended their second meeting for the current 4-H year. The meeting was kicked off with a fun game of Four Corners. Hadley Franklin gave the secretary’s report from the last meeting followed by Montey Franklin’s treasurer’s report. After the reports[Read More…]
Attorney general announces $500K grant for new cybersecurity degree program at CNCC
RBC | Attorney General Phil Weiser announced today that the Colorado Department of Law will award $500,000 over three years to Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) to start a cybersecurity degree program. The grant will be used to hire a cybersecurity program director, hire a cybersecurity instructor, and purchase necessary[Read More…]
River plans …
Scott Robertson, Wade Cox, and Tim Winkler ranked the importance of water quality, water quantity, infrastructure, riparian and other issues during a White River Planning Stakeholder Meeting in Rangely on Jan. 29. ROXIE FROMANG photo
‘Reframing Aging’ workshop
CRAIG | On Feb. 20, at the Colorado Northwestern Community College Craig Campus, Room AB114, the organization “Changing The Narrative” will host a workshop for local policymakers, advocates for the aging and others interested in pursuing a community that works for people of all ages. Called “Reframing Aging,” the event[Read More…]
Call Review: Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2020
Jan. 27-Feb. 2, 2020 Meeker Dispatch Center administered 396 phone calls last week including 27 911 calls, 67 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 99 outgoing calls. A total of 142 calls for service were created, 67 for the Sheriff’s Office, 63 for MPD. Note the department breakdown[Read More…]
Waving Hands Review submission deadline Feb. 15
Waving Hands Review, the literature and arts magazine of Northwest Colorado, is seeking submissions of your creative work. Categories include artwork, poetry, fiction and non-fiction. A $50 cash prize is awarded for the piece selected as Editors’ Choice in each category. The deadline for submission is Feb. 15, 2020. Visit[Read More…]
Winter Storm Warning in effect through Friday
RBC | A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for the Central Yampa River Basin, including the cities of Craig, Hayden and Meeker through 5 p.m. Friday. Additional snow accumulations of 8 to 18 inches with winds gusting as high as 30 mph are expected. * IMPACTS…Travel could be very[Read More…]
Clear snow, ice from gas meters and vents
Residents with natural gas meters are reminded to carefully clear snow or ice from meters. The buildup of snow or ice can cause significant damage to gas meters and external pipes, in addition to impacting the accuracy of meter readings and preventing quick access to meters in case of an[Read More…]
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – During the past month the first $1,000 of Meeker’s $10,000 school bonds was paid off. – Sam Wear has bought the Jack Burns ranch in Powell Park. It is one of the finest in the valley,, and we understand that Sam got it[Read More…]
County Sheriffs of Colorado scholarship
RBC | Sheriff Anthony Mazzola announced last week that County Sheriffs of Colorado, Inc. (CSOC), the state Sheriffs Association, will award a $500 scholarship to a deserving Rio Blanco County student attending school in Rangely this spring. This scholarship is rotated between Meeker and Rangely school districts. CSOC established the[Read More…]
