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Fire southwest of Meeker
MEEKER | According to a BLM news release, firefighters from the Northwest Colorado Interagency Fire Management Unit are closely monitoring the 5-acre Hunt Fire about 26 miles southwest of Meeker in Rio Blanco County. The fire is burning in thick brush and downed trees, making it unsafe for firefighters to[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: 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 VFW, dedication of the new[Read More…]
NEWS BRIEFS: First Aid/CPR/AED Class Sept. 7
The ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a First Aid/CPA/AED class on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. If space allows, registration up until Sept. 5 will be allowed for $45. Interested individuals 12 years of age and older may[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office K-9 Remmy and handler deputy Smith continue taking drugs off the streets in Rio Blanco County
August proved to be a productive month for K-9 Remmy. During traffic stops and traffic complaints K-9 Remmy and team confiscated Whippets (nitrous oxide found in small metal canisters used in refillable whipped cream canisters), Schedule 3 prescription medications, methamphetamine, distribution baggies and paraphernalia. K-9 Remmy and handler Deputy Smith[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 29, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Ed Eakins arrived in town at 4:30 yesterday morning (having left Rifle at 9:30 Thursday evening) brining the news of the killing of Johnny Gebhardt, which occurred about an hour before on the street near the Winchester hotel. Full particulars of the deplorable[Read More…]
Vaping suspected cause of reported sudden and severe lung illnesses
RBC | There is one confirmed case, and one suspected case of sudden and severe lung illness tied to vaping in Colorado. The initial case was reported Tuesday, Aug. 20, and confirmed today. The second case was reported today, Thursday, Aug. 22, and it has not been confirmed. At least[Read More…]
JUNIOR ROYALTY …
The Range Call Junior Royalty held tryouts this past Saturday. Junior Attendant is Dixie Hall (left) and the Range Call Junior Queen is Uriah Padilla (right). Courtesy Photo
PEO Quilts in the Country
MEEKER | Come see quilts old and new during the annual Quilts in the Country show at the Fairfield Center in Meeker Friday, Sept. 6 from 12-5:30 p.m. and Saturday, Sept. 7 from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The show features new quilts not shown before from across Northwest Colorado. [Read More…]
First Aid/CPR/AED Class Sept. 7
MEEKER | The ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a First Aid/CPA/AED class on Saturday, Sept. 7 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Interested individuals 12 years of age and older may register on or before Aug. 29 for $40 by calling[Read More…]
CNCC Community Ed art classes in September
MEEKER | Attention art lovers! Sketching Live Animals on Location (Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.) and Sketching Our Landmarks (Thursday, Sept. 5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.) are separate one-day classes to be held the first week of September. For further information or to register for these classes, call 878-5227, email[Read More…]
RBC Weekly Call Review: Aug. 19-25, 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…]
