MEEKER | True Colors: Personality Analysis—Monday, Nov. 11 and 18, 10 a.m. to noon. Increase understanding of self and others to improve communication, cooperation, etc. in personal and professional relationships.
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Fundraiser benefit for Jones family
MEEKER | In September of this year, Diana was diagnosed with a tumor in her heart and underwent open heart surgery. Mike and Diana own and operate Meeker Drugs, a historic downtown keystone. Over the years, Diana and Mike have helped many families and businesses with their big years. As[Read More…]
Flu vaccines available again
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.
Through the Cracks: A stranger, a police shooting, and a rural town’s silence (Part 2)
Editor’s note: This is the second of a two-part collaboration between The Colorado Independent and The Rio Blanco Herald Times. Part one was published yesterday, read it here before beginning part two. If you are a print or online edition subscriber, the full story (parts one and two) are both[Read More…]
Election Results 2019
RBC | According to RBC Clerk and Recorder Boots Campbell, 2019 election turnout was 59%. Of 4,402 active voters, 2,382 returned ballots. For a breakdown of this year’s issues, click here. Here’s how you voted this year: LOCAL ISSUES RANGELY RE-4 SCHOOL DISTRICT WINNERS – SARAH HUME NIELSEN – TODD[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Nov. 7, 2019
Open Archery Indoor Shooting held by the Meeker Sportsmans Club. $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. Kids 17 and under shoot free! Nov. 7, 14, 19 and 26 at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at First[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 31, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – A bit of winter put in its appearance this week. It got started last Saturday evening with a snow-fall, in this vicinity, of about two inches and another two inches of the “beautiful” came down Sunday night. Cleared up Monday night and Jack[Read More…]
Protecting your water rights
RBC | To date, there has not been a call on the White River. Therefore, the community has enjoyed the benefits of a “free river,” meaning it has not been under administration by the state. However, we are seeing more and more demand for Colorado’s precious water resource. Agriculture and other[Read More…]
2019 Election Results
RBC | In early voting results, with 27% of ballots returned and counted as of 9 p.m. Tuesday, Rio Blanco County voters have voiced a resounding “no” to Proposition CC (78.5% against) and approved Proposition DD by 65.5%. In local races, Sarah Hume Nielsen and Todd Low are leading the[Read More…]
Colorado Leopold Conservation Award seeks nominees
RBC | Nominations are now being accepted for the prestigious Leopold Conservation Award® honoring agricultural landowners in Colorado who demonstrate outstanding stewardship and management of natural resources. Sand County Foundation, the nation’s leading voice for conservation of private land, presents the Leopold Conservation Award to private landowners in 20 states[Read More…]
Fall community education classes
MEEKER | True Colors: Personality Analysis—Monday, Nov. 11 and 18, 10 a.m. to noon. Increase understanding of self and others to improve communication, cooperation, etc. in personal and professional relationships. Outlander: Travel to Scotland Planning Meeting—Interested in travel to Scotland in spring 2020? Attend planning meeting Wed., Nov. 6, 6-7[Read More…]
Habitat improvement project occurring in Piceance Basin in GMU 22 through Nov.
MEEKER | Hunters and other visitors to the Piceance Basin this fall should be aware of three habitat improvement projects incorporating heavy machinery on the Piceance Basin in Game Management Unit 22. The three project areas are about 30 miles southwest of Meeker, west of Rio Blanco County Road 5.[Read More…]
