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…]
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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…]
Battle of Milk Creek anniversary
RBC | 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[Read More…]
Echoes of the Ages at The TANK
RANGELY | Enjoy an evening of Renaissance and early Baroque music by soprano Jolle Greenleaf and lutenist Hank Heijek Saturday, Sept. 7 at 8 p.m. at The TANK. Inside seating is $75, outside seating is $10. Tickets are available here: https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/4306074
Grant Dentistry paying it forward
MEEKER | Grant Family Dentistry would like your help in paying forward the blessings of this community. The fair pig purchased by Grant Family Dentistry will be donated to several families in need throughout the county. Please nominate families by calling or texting 970-878-5853. Nominations will remain anonymous. All that is[Read More…]
Dark Skies over Dinosaur festival this weekend
DINOSAUR | Dinosaur National Monument will present the annual Dark Skies Over Dinosaur astronomy festival from Wednesday, Aug. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 1. Events include daytime and nighttime programs in both Utah and Colorado. This year’s astronomy festival holds special meaning as the monument celebrates its recent certification as a Dark[Read More…]
New policy for building code exemptions
RBC | A week after a resolution to relax county building codes was determined to have been passed in violation of Colorado state statutes requiring review by the planning commission and a public hearing, the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners ended Building Official Jeff Kummer’s employment. County Attorney Todd[Read More…]
