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…]
County
County Beat: April 4, 2019
RBC | As winter weather wraps up, plans to complete the county broadband project are in high gear. During a work session with county commissioners Monday, April 1, Rio Blanco County Communications Director Cody Crooks outlined progress made and items yet to be completed. Orders have been placed for the[Read More…]
How ’bout that 40th parallel?
RBC | Ask a surveyor about the 40th parallel and the answer might be a shrug and then: “It’s just line on a map.” Press further and you might get: It’s a circle of latitude that’s 40 degrees north of the Earth’s equatorial plane (each degree of latitude is app.[Read More…]
CNCC Spring Community Education
MEEKER | Happy Spring! It is time to take advantage of the art offerings, personal, and food safety classes starting very soon. April 13: Plein Air Painting Warmup—a one day opportunity with Pat Daggett to try your hand at this art experience. April 6: Sketching Our Landmarks—get out with Pat[Read More…]
Community Health Needs survey open
RBC | What are your community’s greatest health needs? Let your voice be heard by filling out a Community Needs Health Assessment survey created by Northwest Colorado Health, UCHealth Yampa Valley Medical Center, Memorial Regional Health and Rangely District Hospital. The survey is online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWCOcommunityhealthneedsassessment. Survey closes Monday, April[Read More…]
Obituary: Joy Mohr
Joy Mohr Jan. 4, 1941 ~ March 20, 2019 Joy Mohr, 78, originally from Abilene, Texas, passed away March 20, 2019 in Meeker, Colo. During her life she also lived in Antioch, Illinois. She is survived by her children Tami (Craig) Shepler of Sanger, Texas; Dan (Sally) Mohr of Antioch,[Read More…]
Community Calendar: April 4, 2019
– TODAY! Formative meeting for the new Meeker Area Mountain Biking Association (MAMBA). April 4 at 6 p.m., Hugus Building. – TODAY! Meeker Chamber April Business of the Month: Ma Famiglia. Open house Thursday, April 4, 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. Great prices and a night of good food and lots[Read More…]
YVCF accepting scholarship applications
RBC | The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for 2018 scholarships. YVCF administers the Kenny Corriveau Trade Scholarship that is awarded to applicants in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties for the purpose of advancing education in the trades. This scholarship is available to individuals ages 17-25[Read More…]
Days Gone By: March 28, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago -George Witter has been appointed undersheriff, vice Stuart Edgar resigned. -Deputy Game Wardens Cardnell and Moody were arrivals on Tuesday’s stage, and a general shaking up was the result of their trip. At their instance Ed. Sanderson was arraigned before Justice Burnham Wednesday on[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: March 18-24, 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…]
Grazing fees lowered for 2019
RBC | The federal grazing fee for 2019 will drop to $1.35 per animal unit month (AUM) for public lands administered by the Bureau of Land Management and $1.35 per head month (HM) for lands managed by the USDA Forest Service. This represents a decrease from the 2018 Federal grazing[Read More…]
USDA seeks public comments on conservation practice standards
RBC I|USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) announced it is seeking public input on its existing national conservation practice standards as part of implementing the 2018 Farm Bill. NRCS offers 150-plus conservation practices to America’s farmers, ranchers and forest landowners to help them meet their business and natural resource needs[Read More…]
