An informal study of area livestock producers indicates the high dollar value of agriculture to the county’s economy. Members of the county cattlemen’s and woolgrowers’ associations joined forces for the survey, and appeared before the commissioners Tuesday in a work session, encouraging the board to “consider the effects of your[Read More…]
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News Brief: Battle of Milk Creek Anniversary
Battle of Milk Creek anniversary 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[Read More…]
Days gone by
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago n Governor Bamberger and a party of Utah people again visit Meeker arouse much interest in railroad prospects. n Meeker and Rio Blanco County had a good representation at Rifle on Apple Pie Day. Friz Ebler took first money in the free-for-all horse race,[Read More…]
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Farm Bureau picnic, meeting Sept. 15 RBC Farm Bureau Membership Appreciation picnic and annual meeting on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 12:30 p.m., Meeker Town Park Pavilion for RBCFB members and their families. Meat, buns, beans and beverages furnished. Potluck salads and desserts welcomed. Q&A with guest speaker Zack Riley, CFB[Read More…]
UPDATE: BLM lifts Hunt Fire closure
MEEKER | Fire crews completed burnout operations Saturday within the northwest corner of the containment area – west of Big Jimmy Road and south of the gas pipeline. The Hunt Fire has grown to an estimated 3,766 acres as a result of firing operations, and containment is holding at 40%.[Read More…]
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Rodeo Royalty Clinic Sept. 28 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[Read More…]
View the Kokanee salmon spawning in Sheep Creek
For the price of a tank of gasoline you can take the whole family to experience a true circle of life phenomenon. Autumn marks the transition from summer to winter and for Kokanee salmon the beginning of their most important and final journey. One of the nearest and handicap accessible[Read More…]
RBC weekly review
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…]
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50th reunion for RHS Class of 1969 The RHS Class of 1969 is invited to a 50th reunion celebration on Sept. 13, 2019, at the Rock Slide Restaurant back patio in Grand Junction at 6 p.m. No reservations required. Please join us for a night of remembering and new memories[Read More…]
Letters to the editor
From Wild to Mild: the Meeker Mustang Makeover Dear Editor: Amidst all the excitement surrounding the Meeker Sheepdog Classic this weekend, the rodeo stands were jam-packed at the first inaugural Meeker Mustang Makeover held this past Friday at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds in Meeker, Colorado. Gate receipts showed more[Read More…]
Canadian wins Classic
This years 2019 Meeker Sheep dog trials bared the storm on the championship run day. Despite the storm the final top twelve competitors took center field at the award ceremony Sunday evening. The bleachers were filled each day, including the extra day. Saturday called in enough spectators to have a[Read More…]
UPDATE: Hunt Fire 10% contained as of Wednesday
Firefighters from the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit continue to manage the Hunt Fire on Bureau of Land Management land about 26 miles southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County. Lightning ignited the fire on Thursday, Sept. 5. It is remotely located, burning in thick brush on ridges and[Read More…]
