MEEKER | The Aug. 1 Meeker Summer Rodeo will be free to all thanks to sponsorships from Mountain Valley Bank and H & H Processing. Come enjoy the show and enter to win the raffle.
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Community Calendar: August 1, 2019
– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. Aug. 1 FREE rodeo sponsored by Mountain Valley Bank and H & H Processing. Aug. 8 and 15 $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. – Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9[Read More…]
Secretary of State Jena Griswold alerts Colorado businesses of misleading filing solicitations
RBC | The Colorado Secretary of State’s office today is alerting small business owners about potentially misleading notices requesting an extra fee for a third party to file business documents. The Secretary of State’s office has received multiple reports of these potentially deceptive or misleading solicitations being sent to Colorado[Read More…]
National Night Out in Meeker
MEEKER | Meeker Police Department is sponsoring a free family barbecue for National Night Out at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Town Park. Attend and receive a free UV pen to mark your personal belongings!
Days Gone By: July 25, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Fishing parties from Meeker up to the mouth of the canyon and above report lots of dead fish floating in the river; the result of the dynamiting, no doubt, going on near the headwaters of the White. – John Wildhack, of Pekin, Illinois,[Read More…]
BLM White River Field Office proposed travel plan provides for diverse recreational opportunities and access
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management announced today that it has released the Final Environmental Assessment for its proposed Travel Management Resource Management Plan Amendment for the 1.5-million acre White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado. The proposed plan amendment will provide access for diverse recreational opportunities, including off-road[Read More…]
Free rodeo Aug. 1
MEEKER | The Aug. 1 Meeker Summer Rodeo will be free to all thanks to sponsorships from Mountain Valley Bank and H & H Processing. Come enjoy the show and enter to win the raffle.
Protecting yourself on the internet: credit card skimmers
RBC | I need to preface this article with my opinion that this particular scam will most likely never occur in Rio Blanco County however, it is possible. Possible, but very unlikely. Nevertheless, it is important to remember to be cautious when you travel to “the city.” The description of[Read More…]
Annual public hearing on aircraft and motorized vehicle use for wild horse management set for Aug. 2
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management is conducting its annual public hearing to discuss the use of motorized vehicles and aircraft for monitoring and managing wild horses on public lands in Colorado. The meeting will be held Aug. 2 from 6-7 p.m. at the BLM Little Snake Field Office,[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: July 15-21, 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…]
National Night Out in Rangely
RANGELY | Celebrate National Night Out with the Rangely Police Department Tuesday, Aug. 6 from 6-8 p.m. in the Rangely Town Square. There will be a First Responder Costume Contest with prizes, free hot dogs and drinks provided by the Town of Rangely and the Rangely Chamber, and games for[Read More…]
Be wary of mother deer; don’t approach or touch fawns
RBC | Mother deer are giving birth to fawns now and Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds residents and visitors to be wary of does at this time of year. “Like any mother, a doe will protect her young so be careful when you’re out walking in town or in a[Read More…]
