MEEKER | Winners of the $100 gift certificates towards the purchase of beef at Watt’s Ranch Market are Valerie Sjoerdsma and Julie Jansen. The certificates were donated by Rio Blanco Cattlewomen and Watt’s Ranch Market.
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County Beat: Commissioners draft letter to address ‘discrepancies’ in BLM proposed travel management plan
RBC | In response to “discrepancies” in the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM) proposed travel management plan for the Wolf Creek reservoir project, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners have drafted a letter to BLM to address the issue. BLM staff met with Commissioner Gary Moyer and other[Read More…]
Protecting yourself on the internet: the basics of password maintenance
RBC | Protecting yourself on the internet can appear to be a rather daunting tasks but if you’ll follow some simple steps, you very well may prevent yourself from becoming a victim. This is the first of a series of articles that will get you started in the right direction.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 23, 2019
– Fair Board Meeting May 23, 6 p.m., Rangely Annex Building – 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 conversation. 970-878-3758. – Warrior at Heart men’s prayer group. Thursdays from 5:45 to[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 16, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • The heavy rains of last Saturday were followed by the usual frosts. • The excavation work for the new State Bank building was finished Thursday forenoon. • When hanging pictures always hang them with the face to the wall at first, then turn[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: May 6-12, 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…]
Former private investigator joins HT staff
RBC I Former (and recently returned) resident of Meeker, Brett Dearman started his career in information technology in 1984, teaching himself how to use an Apple IIe in a real estate office environment. This was the springboard that ultimately landed him in the field of information security and more specifically,[Read More…]
Colorado hay producers can list in annual directory
RBC I The Colorado Department of Agriculture is accepting listings for the 2019 Colorado Hay Directory. The annual publication connects hay producers with buyers.
County Beat: Barton hired as economic development lead
RBC I The county commissioners have named Makala Barton as the new economic development director. Barton has been working as the county’s economic development specialist with former director Katelin Cook.
Trooper Tips: ‘In a perfect world’
RBC I In my perfect world there will be no more crashes involving injury or death. There will be no more crashes on our roadways, period.
Protecting yourself on the internet: the basics
RBC I After being gone from the area for the last 30-plus years, I was surprised at how the internet had made its way to Rio Blanco County… and in such a big way. Speaking from personal experience, a lot of areas in the “big city” don’t have the quality[Read More…]
Touch-A-Truck June 1
MEEKER | Touch-A-Truck is a family-friendly event designed to allow children to explore, climb and touch vehicles of all shapes and sizes. There will be fun for everyone in the family—meet the people who build, protect and serve the town of Meeker. Free barbecue lunch. Saturday, June 1, 11 a.m.[Read More…]
