RBC I A wolf recently sighted and photographed in Jackson County, Colorado, was confirmed by Wyoming Game and Fish to be a dispersing male gray wolf from Wyoming.
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Community Calendar: July 11-17, 2019
Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. July 11, 18, 25; Aug. 1, 8 and 15. $5 at gate, 12 and under at 65+ free! Nightly raffle. Gentleman’s Group “Geezer Gather” every Thursday at 9 a.m. at the Meeker Veteran’s Community Center. 290 4th Street. Adults[Read More…]
Days Gone By: July 4, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Simp Harp is now sole owner of the Colorado Stage & Transportation company and will operate the Meeker-Rifle stage line and branches in future. Simp is a hustler. – Sunday morning last was one of much joy in the household of Mr. and[Read More…]
Historical fund workshop July 10
MEEKER | Create the future and honor the past with History Colorado. The History Colorado State Historical Fund wants to help you earn grant money for historic preservation and archaeology projects that matter to you and your community. Attend a free grant workshop at the Mountain Valley Bank meeting room[Read More…]
Hwy. 13 CDOT project update for week of July 8
RBC | For the week of July 8, motorists should expect single-lane, alternating travel, and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday, and possibly Saturday, north of County Road 5. There will be shoulder closures as well on CR 5. CDOT is continuing earthwork,[Read More…]
CNCC now home to Whittle the Wood raptor
CRAIG | Blue—the winning Whittle the Wood sculpture depicting a raptor-hybrid of the same name seen in the Hollywood blockbuster Jurassic World—was accidentally damaged soon after the event. The City of Craig has repaired Blue, but remained concerned about future mishaps. After learning about the accident and the city’s concerns,[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: June 24-30, 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…]
Aerospace industry to tour Meeker, Rangely
RBC | The Colorado Space Business Roundtable (CSBR) is conducting an Aerospace Business Development Road Trip throughout western Colorado. CSBR is traveling to four communities to share how the aerospace industry benefits every community in Colorado. Why does aerospace matter to Colorado communities? How can local businesses become aerospace suppliers?[Read More…]
CNCC summer classes for kids K-5
MEEKER | July 10—Tie-Dyed “Lids.” Tie-dye a hat and maybe a T-shirt to match: 1-5 p.m. July 15—Who Do You Want To Be? Tooth Camp. Tour the dentist office and learn how to be a tooth doctor from 10-11 a.m. July 16, 17, 18—Coding for Kids. Learn, develop and play[Read More…]
Conservation meetings July 9-10
RBC | The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) in Rio Blanco County and the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts cordially invite the public to attend their Fiscal Year 2019 Local Working Group (LWG) meetings The purpose of this annual LWG meeting is to bring together conservation stakeholders[Read More…]
RBC reps advocate for Jordan Cove
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Rector and Rio Blanco County Economic Development Coordinator were among a delegation of 16 members from the Western States and Tribal Nations and Consumer Energy Alliance (CEA), attending a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hearing in Medford, Oregon, last week to give comments[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Motorcycle safety
RBC | According to the meteorologists it is now officially summer. That means there will be a lot more motorcycles on our roadways. So that is this month’s topic. I was a motor officer for the State Patrol for 11 years, so I have a few insights when dealing with[Read More…]
