RBC | During the regular commissioners meeting in Rangely Tuesday, the commissioners: – Approved the Rio Blanco County Columbine Park Advisory Board bylaws. – Approved a support letter from the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado to the BLM White River Field Office regarding a state funded[Read More…]
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Get your flu shot now
RBC | Rio Blanco County Public Health is again providing flu shots for all ages. Receiving a flu vaccine in November is still in time to keep patients protected for flu season, according to the CDC. Call to schedule: 878-9520 Meeker, 878-9525 Rangely.
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[Read More…]
Health department urges prevention, precautions to avoid norovirus
RBC | If you’re headed to Mesa or Garfield counties to shop, socialize or relax during the upcoming holiday anytime soon, take some precautions so you don’t bring home more than you bargained for in the form of a highly contagious gastrointestinal virus. An outbreak of norovirus—a virus that typically[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Nov. 21, 2019
– Meeker Public Library Book Club will meet Monday, Dec. 9 at 1 p.m. to share and discuss a Christmas book of your choice. All are welcome to join in the fun. – Open Archery Indoor Shooting held by the Meeker Sportsmans Club. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Kids[Read More…]
Theos sheep moving this weekend
RBC | Angelo Theos will be leaving Etchart’s with his sheep on Friday, Nov. 22 and Saturday, Nov. 23 traveling on and off Hwy. 64 to Rangely until Friday, Nov. 29. Please be patient and watch for sheep, dogs and herders.
Woman missing: 57-year-old disappeared from Dinosaur Oct. 31 with her dog
DINOSAUR | It’s been almost three weeks since any of 57-year-old Robynn Vonbargen’s friends or family have heard from her. Vonbargen, who lived in Dinosaur for the last year and a half, disappeared on Halloween with her dog, a car that belongs to her roommate, and $11.50 in cash. “Her[Read More…]
Venerable Vets …
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…]
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…]
