RBC | The White River Algae Study is beginning to wind down the second year of data collection. The goal of the study is to determine what is driving algal growth in the White River. The 2019 White River flows peaked at nearly 5,000 cubic feet per second (cfs) compared to[Read More…]
County
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 9-15, 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…]
CNCC fall community classes
MEEKER | Fall classes are in process. Don’t miss out. Hand Writing Analysis—one day workshop, Saturday, Sept. 21. Digital Photography Workshop—Sept. 26 from 6-8 p.m. Fall should be a great time for gorgeous pictures. CPR/AED Certificate Training—Sept. 28 at 6 p.m. Social Media Marketing—Sept. 30, 10 a.m. to noon. Excel—great[Read More…]
Panthers claw Tigers 48-20
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers varsity and junior varsity teams took to the road to take on the Del Norte Tigers on Del Norte’s new synthetic football field. The Panthers may have succumbed to “bus lag” as the Tigers jumped out to 14-0 lead in the first quarter. The Panthers[Read More…]
Scam of the Week
RBC | This week’s phone scam, as reported to the HT, involves a company that claims you’ve overpaid for some computer-related service and are due a refund, but in order to get that refund, you have to provide sensitive financial information like bank account numbers. The scammers may say they’re[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 19, 2019
– 2019 Fair Public Input Meeting Sept. 19 at the NEH Building, Meeker, 6 p.m. – National Public Lands Day Sept. 21, 9–10 a.m. at the Seventh Street Trailhead. Volunteer on the trails with ERBM, BLM, and MAMBA. This easy to moderate volunteer activity will reclaim and maintain a lower[Read More…]
No action on ‘no confidence’ petition for CNCC president
RBC | CNCC President Ron Granger’s leadership came into question once again Monday at the Moffat County Affiliated Junior College District Board of Control (MCAJCD) meeting in Craig. Former CNCC employee and current Craig city council member Brian MacKenzie presented the board with a petition signed by 29 Moffat County[Read More…]
Agriculture generates millions in county revenue
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…]
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…]
News Brief
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…]
