On Nov. 11 Barone Middle School and the Meeker Chamber collaborated to host the annual VFW lunch and assembly. Student council interviewed VFW patriots and helped them present the importance of what the VFW does for our community. The students thanked the VFW for all they do and explained how[Read More…]
County
Days Gone By: Nov. 14, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Pat Bohen, who resided on Black Sulphur creek, this county, at one time, was shot and killed near Glenwood in the latter part of last week, by a man named V.W. Cooley, who had rented a portion of Bohen’s ranch. A dispute arose[Read More…]
Conservation District planning meeting
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District is hosting their Long Range Planning meeting Nov. 26, 2019, at 4 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center (200 Main St. Meeker, Colorado 81641). This is Rio Blanco County landowners’ opportunity to provide input regarding the White River Conservation District’s priorities during the[Read More…]
CNCC preps for big change
MEEKER | Colorado Northwestern Community College is preparing to make changes in Meeker. “To offer more diverse affordable learning opportunities we determined it was necessary to make several fundamental changes to our operations in Meeker,” said Director of Community Education Sasha Nelson. Nelson, who began her work with the college[Read More…]
Appreciate your community animal shelters year-round
RBC | An often overlooked and under-appreciated asset in our local communities is our animal shelters. Defined as a refuge to protect and house; Rio Blanco County is fortunate to have two fantastic animal shelters in each community. Bringing together hopeful critters and loving homes is one of the things[Read More…]
Historical Society joins Colorado Gives
RBC | You can now donate to the Rio Blanco County Historical Society online at coloradogives.org (https://tinyurl.com/y62eylsd). Colorado Gives is a year-round, online giving website that has raised more than $296 million for Colorado nonprofits since 2007. Donors can set up recurring donations, memorial donations, fundraising pages, and more for[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Nov. 4-10, 2019
Meeker Dispatch Center administered 473 phone calls last week including 23- 911 calls, 51 calls for Meeker Police Department (MPD) and placed 151 outgoing calls. A total of 180 calls for service were created, 78 for the Sheriff’s Office, 73 for MPD. Note the department breakdown of calls may differ[Read More…]
Handling the Holidays grief group
MEEKER | HopeWest is hosting a free Handling the Holidays grief group on Nov. 25 at 5:30 p.m. at 290 4th St. in Meeker. For people who are grieving, every day can be filled with reminders of their loved ones. But the feelings of loneliness or other emotions may be[Read More…]
Deer put down after dog attack
MEEKER | Residents are reminded to keep their dogs under control following a dog attack in the 900 block of Wall Street on a mule deer buck in Meeker earlier this week. The dog got loose and attacked the deer, which sustained injuries that required Colorado Parks and Wildlife officers[Read More…]
County Beat: House Rep. Will visits commissioners
RBC | Colorado House District 57 Rep. Perry Will was in Meeker Tuesday for the regular Board of County Commissioner meeting. Will, appointed to the office in early 2019 to replace Bob Rankin, who was appointed to the Colorado Senate following the resignation of Randy Baumgardner. As the legislative session gears[Read More…]
Sheep Alert! Watch for sheep this weekend and next
RBC | Angelo Theos will be trailing his sheep down County Road 8 on Nov. 16 and 17 (this Saturday and Sunday.) Sunday morning one herd will go through town and turn down the Rangely Highway, through Powell Park and stop at the Etchart ranch. The other herd will do[Read More…]
Gather and donate your used shoes
MEEKER | Meeker International Ecology Program is hoping you gather SHOES when you gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving. If you are gathering with out of town friends and family please ask them to gather their shoes too. Collections continue at Meeker Library, St. James Church and the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
