The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – County surveyor Moog returned from the Rangely country Wednesday after locating and surveying the new Rangely and Grand Junction road. He also found the state line stakes, so that people living in that neighborhood will now know whether they are residing in Colorado[Read More…]
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White River Planning Advisory Committee begins process of gathering input from local residents
RBC | A group of local conservationists and environmentalists (many of which are agriculture and industry producers and elected officials) held their first White River Planning Advisory Committee meeting. The purpose was to begin the process of gathering local input regarding the possible development of a management plan for the White[Read More…]
Public health preparing emergency response in the event of disease outbreak or epidemic
RBC | Alice Harvey, Director of Rio Blanco County Public Health, held an informal, community discussion with the county’s Board of Health and other community leaders regarding the status of RBC immunizations as well as the progress being made regarding their emergency plans. Ty Gates, Si Woodruff and Dr. Krueger[Read More…]
Colorado had highest increase in teen suicides in U.S.
RBC | There is a silent killer preying on the young people of Colorado. With each life lost, at least six others are directly affected according to the American Association of Suicidology. September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Although it is important to address the problem of suicide year-round,[Read More…]
VA Western Colorado Health Care System Flu Shot Clinic
WHAT: Free Flu Shots WHERE: 2121 North Ave., Grand Junction—in the lobby WHEN: Through Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. to noon, and 1-3 p.m. EXTRA: Drive Through Clinic—where you can literally drive up and not get out of your car and get a flu shot WHEN: Oct. 19 and[Read More…]
Fairfield Trust grant deadline Oct. 1
MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Fairfield Trust grant applications will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019. Applications mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colorado, must be received not post marked by Oct. 1 or delivered to a trust committee member—Scott Hollenbeck, Niki Turner or Kim Brown. Diane Dunham[Read More…]
Pre-evacuation notice issued for Strawberry Creek residents
RBC | Rio Blanco County has issued a pre-evacuation notice for residents on County Road 7, known as Strawberry Creek Road, from mile marker 4 to 8 due to a wildland fire in the area. Residents should be prepared for a mandatory evacuation. Prepare now for immediate evacuation. See below[Read More…]
CNCC fall community classes
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…]
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…]
