A case of mistaken identity likely led to this poor slithery fellow being smashed flat along Sulphur Creek Road last weekend. At first glance, bull snakes often appear to be dangerous rattlers, and they use this illusion to their advantage, flattening their heads into a triangular shape, curling into a[Read More…]
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Say it ain’t snow …
via GIPHY RBC | If you were planning on enjoying a bit of mountain recreation this weekend, you may want to postpone your trip. Several forecast models are calling for snow above nine to ten thousand feet in the Rocky Mountains and, depending on conditions–and who you ask–portions of Rio[Read More…]
Cast, Blast N’ Twang June 22
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife annual ‘Family Cast, Blast n Twang’ at the Wyman Museum in Craig will offer a fun twist this year. Anglers can catch one of five tagged trout and win a prize, or test your archery skills during the evening’s archery competition. The free event[Read More…]
Water Law in a Nutshell June 28
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District is hosting a Water Law in a Nutshell Class on June 28, 2019 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center (200 Main St. Meeker.) All aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied in Colorado will[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…]
Community Calendar: June 20, 2019
– Meeker Summer Rodeo Series Thursdays at 7 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. June 20, 27; 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[Read More…]
SUMMER SOFTBALL …
“They were competitive in all their games but fell to their more seasoned opponents who are playing on average 150 games a year. They enjoyed themselves. Tournaments were great fun for all. Five games in two days for both teams. The kids got to all gain a new vision of[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 13, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Marshal Tovey is down in the lower country looking after his asphaltum interests. The road from the mines to Fruita will be completed the coming week, and shipments will then begin. – Reuben S. Ball and wife arrived in Meeker Wednesday evening, having[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…]
Protecting yourself on the internet: mobile device security basics
RBC | Of all the cases I’ve worked on as a private investigator, well over 50% of them included a cell phone and/or a tablet. If you think that a passcode for your phone is enough to protect you, you would be mistaken. According to Symantec (one of the leading[Read More…]
Water Law in a Nutshell June 28
MEEKER | The White River Conservation District is hosting a Water Law in a Nutshell class on June 28 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fairfield Community Center at 200 Main St. in Meeker. All aspects of the law related to water rights and ditch rights as applied[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: June 3-9, 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…]
