MEEKER | Fall classes are in process. Don’t miss out. Attention food service providers: Food Safety Works training for food service workers to be certified: Tuesday, Oct. 9, 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m. CO Cottage Food Training Certification provides an opportunity to learn the rules of a food business from[Read More…]
County
Planning commission sends resolution back to commissioners for clarification
RBC | A resolution to amend the county’s building code deemed null and void because county commissioners did not adhere to state statutes requiring a public hearing and review by the planning commission, was presented to the planning commission on Thursday, Sept. 19. Questions raised by attending members of the[Read More…]
County Beat: September 26, 2019
RBC | Commissioners Gary Moyer and Si Woodruff heard an update from the BLM’s White River Field Office Manager Kent Walter Tuesday in Meeker during a workshop. Walter said they are in the process of finalizing a “gather plan” for wild horses for all areas outside of their herd management[Read More…]
Rodeo Royalty Clinic Sept. 28
RBC | All girls interested in participating in rodeo royalty are invited to join Hailey Frederiksen, Lady-in-Waiting, Miss Rodeo Colorado 2020 at the Western Slope Rodeo Royalty Clinic Sept. 28, 2019, in Battlement Mesa. A fun and informative one day clinic open to all girls 10 years and older. Great[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 16-22, 2019
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…]
Milk Creek Battle radically changed Colorado and Utes’ world
RBC | By Sept. 23, 1879, the march toward what would become the Battle of Milk Creek, northeast of the present town of Meeker, was underway. The weeklong battle that began on the morning of Sept. 29, combined with the killing of Nathan Meeker and employees at the White River[Read More…]
Battle of Milk Creek anniversary
RBC | Please join us to celebrate three significant developments of the Milk Creek Battlefield Park on the 140th anniversary of the battle on Saturday, Sept. 28 beginning at 11:30 a.m. at the Milk Creek Battlefield Park. There will be a presentation of the colors by the VFW, dedication of[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 26, 2019
– Meeker Recreation Center Pool Closure Sept. 26–28 for pool maintenance. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults 55+, stop by for refreshments and conversation. 970-878-3758. – Friday Craft Class for middle school through adults. Every Friday[Read More…]
Highway 13 construction update
RBC | For the week of Sept. 21, expect single-lane, alternating travel, 24/7 at one work zone south of County Road 5, controlled by a signal at night and flaggers during the day. You can expect single-lane, alternating travel through two, possibly three work zones during the day, from 7[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 19, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Big frost of forepart of the week was followed by cold nights, warm and dusty days. – A Chapter of the P.E.O. was launched in Meeker Sept. 22 by the state organizer, Mrs. Magill, of Grand Junctions, with a membership of 12. –[Read More…]
County Beat: Sept. 19, 2019
RBC | County resident James Dearman spoke to the Rio Blanco County Commissioners Tuesday about a minor subdivision sale within the county that occurred in 1995, and said he is currently having a dispute with a neighbor on Rio Blanco County Road 2. He claims the neighbor ran a temporary[Read More…]
State bill could impact county budget
RBC | It’s no secret that the Colorado Corrections system is bursting at the seams. According to one report, in December 2018, there were only 93 open beds in the entire state system (with a 14,000 capacity). Many of those headed to jail and prison are there because of drug[Read More…]
