RBC | Beginning today, hunters can head over to Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s (CPW) Hunting Reservation Page (https://cpw.state.co.us/HuntingReservations) to learn more about the hunting opportunities on 21 properties (primarily offering small game and waterfowl), and log on to their account in CPW’s new Hunting Reservation System. Although reservations will not[Read More…]
County
Back to the drawing board for building code resolution
Resolution passed in July did not meet statutory requirements RBC | A resolution passed in July by the board of county commissioners “amending the building code to recognize the importance of private property rights” has been deemed null and void because the resolution failed to comply with a state statute[Read More…]
Youth hunters: Submit apps for Outreach Program by Aug. 16
RBC | If you are between the ages of 12-17 and have always wanted to hunt big or small game but don’t have anyone at home to show you how, here’s your chance to participate in world-class outdoor recreation and be a part of critical wildlife management efforts into the[Read More…]
Range Call Royalty tryouts
MEEKER | Senior Royalty tryouts Aug. 17. Must be 9-18 years old. Horses required. Junior Royalty tryouts Aug. 24. Must be 5-12 years old. No horses required. For more info contact Karolyn at 970-433-3250 (please leave a message).
ERBM Surplus Auction
MEEKER | ERBM Recreation and Park District will be hosting a surplus property auction on Friday, Aug. 16 from 7 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Maintenance Shop located at 101 Ute Rd, Meeker. For a list of auction items and more details, visit www.ERBMrec.com/surplusauction.
Highway 13 construction update
MEEKER | For the week of Aug. 12, work on Highway 13 continues with two work zones, north and south of Rio Blanco CR 5. Motorists will encounter continued single-lane, alternating travel with a pilot car from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a 12-foot width restriction, from 6 a.m[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 15, 2019
– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursday, Aug. 15, 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. $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 55+, stop by for refreshments and[Read More…]
CDOT hosting telephone town hall Aug. 15 to discuss transportation in Intermountain and Northwest Colorado
RBC | The Colorado Department of Transportation will seek input on transportation issues of importance to residents in the Intermountain and Northwest regions of Colorado during a telephone town hall on Thursday, Aug. 15, at 7 p.m. The conversation is part of the agency’s Your Transportation Plan initiative that began[Read More…]
Cowboy poetry show in Craig Aug. 24
CRAIG | The International Western Music association of Colorado will be presenting a Cowboy Poetry show Saturday, Aug. 24 from 7-9 p.m. at the Luttrell Barn Cultural Center, 411 Emerson St. in Craig. Tickets sold at the door are $15 for adults, children 10 and under free. For more information call 970-824-6761.
Days Gone By: August 8, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The children of the late Henry Smith request The Herald to tender their sincere thinks [sic] to friends and neighbors for many acts of kindness and consolation rendered during the long illness and after the death of their father. – James Kinney has[Read More…]
Regional rep for Bennet in Rangely Aug. 20
RBC | Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet invites residents from Rio Blanco County to meet with Alyssa Logan, Bennet’s Regional Representative in Rangely Tuesday, Aug. 20 from 3-7 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall, 209 E. Main St., Rangely, Colorado. Do you need help dealing with the Department of Veterans Affairs,[Read More…]
Mine rescue team takes top honors in Craig competition
RANGELY | Blue Mountain Energy’s Deserado “Silver” mine rescue team participated in the 28th annual Coal Mine Rescue, First Aid and Bench Contest in Craig July 15-18. Nine teams from Colorado, Montana, New Mexico, Utah and Wyoming gathered to compete for ranking. The teams are judged and scored by officials[Read More…]
