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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Herald Homecoming …
The Herald is going home! We are pleased to announce our office is returning to its original historic location on Fourth and Main streets in the next week. (Top left) Founder James Lyttle stands in front of the Herald building in the lates 1880s. (Top right) The Meeker Herald building[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 10, 2019
– Rangely Homecoming events: Thursday, Oct. 10 Chili Dinner/Bonfire. Friday, Oct. 11 Parade 1 p.m., Volleyball 4 p.m., Football 7 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12 Volleyball 11 a.m., Homecoming Dance 8 p.m. – Meeker Homecoming events: Friday, Oct. 11 Parade 1 p.m., BBQ 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Softball 2 p.m.,[Read More…]
Prescribed burn at Monument
DINOSAUR | Fire crews at Dinosaur National Monument will conduct a controlled burn on the Colorado side of the monument on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, weather permitting. This fire is to eliminate piles of woody debris and other vegetation that were removed around the monument’s headquarters in order to reduce[Read More…]
CHEVRON DONATION …
Mike Gillard from Chevron presented Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola with a $3,000 donation for law enforcement and activity needs last week. “As usual Chevron is a leader in community support and has been such a great neighbor. Rio Blanco County, Rangely and Meeker are fortunate to have a[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 3, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – That golden tint which makes the landscape look beautiful is very much in evidence these days. – Canada has a law that disenfranchises a slacker for 15 years and prohibits them from holding office. They go on the theory that a man who[Read More…]
Sen. Gardner visits Piceance Basin
RBC | U.S. Senator Cory Gardner made an appearance in remote western Colorado Monday afternoon for a tour of the natural soda plant and the Hunt Fire in the Piceance Basin. Time constraints prohibited Gardner from going all the way to the burn site, but he listened to BLM firefighters[Read More…]
Find rocks, win prizes!
It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3! 1. Find a Herald Times painted rock during the month of October. They’re hidden all over Rio Blanco County! 2. Post a photo of your find to Facebook or Instagram, hashtag it #htrocks and tag us @heraldtimes1885 Not a social media fan? Bring[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 23-29, 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…]
Fall community education classes
MEEKER | Attention food service providers: Food Safety Works Training for food service workers to be certified is Thursday, Oct. 10, 9-11 a.m. Call to get on a list. $15 charge for three-year certification and hands on training. Excel: A great class for anyone interested in spread sheets, graphs, formulas;[Read More…]
Hwy. 13 construction update
MEEKER | For this first week of October, expect single-lane, alternating travel, 24/7 through one work zone south of Rio Blanco County Road 5, controlled by flaggers during the day and a signal at night. Also, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, south of Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 3, 2019
– 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 at 1 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. October’s craft will[Read More…]
