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…]
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Register now for Caregiver Conference
RBC | Are you a caregiver? Register now for the 11th annual Caregiver Conference June 11, 2019, from 8:15 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Glenwood Springs High School for a lineup of speakers, free lunch, pampering and vendors. The conference is open to all, including family caregivers, spousal caregivers, children[Read More…]
Job happiness and resilience workshop
RBC | Improve productivity and office culture by understanding character strengths, positive coping skills and resiliency. Free workshop offered by RBC Economic Development, Colorado Workforce, Mind Springs Health and Colorado SBDC on Wednesday, April 3 at the Meeker Public Library from 8-9:30 a.m. and in Rangely at Rangely Town Hall[Read More…]
Human trafficking awareness campaign
RBC | A human trafficking awareness campaign is coming to Rio Blanco County in April, with events in Meeker on April 27-28 and in Rangely on April 29-30. The campaign’s intention is to provide information and educate the public, particularly young people, about what human trafficking is, its prevalence and[Read More…]
Fairfield grants now available
MEEKER | The deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 p.m., Monday, April 1, 2019. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641, or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received not postmarked April 1, 2019.
Trooper Tips: a call to action, part 3
RBC | Over the past two months I’ve talked about crashes over the 2018 holiday season which took nine lives in seven crashes during a 72 hour period. We touched on the topic of mixing drinking, drugs and driving. Now let’s look at two of the most common ones we[Read More…]
Attend a Range Call board meeting
MEEKER | Be a part of one of Meeker’s oldest celebrations: Range Call. Board meetings are held every third Thursday at 7 p.m. at Mexican House. Next meeting: April 18.
State legislation, wolf reintroduction, water regulation outlook ‘depressing’
RBC | “Depressing.” That’s how RBC Commissioners describe legislation underway at the state capitol. Commission Chair Jeff Rector said he testified on Senate Bill 181 again last week in another 10 hour session. Proponents of the energy industry, and counties dependent on oil and gas tax revenue, believe the bill—as[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club meeting Apr. 3
MEEKER | Wagon Wheel OHV Club will meet Wednesday, Apr. 3 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Everyone is welcome to attend.
The social impact of legal cannabis
RBC | The first-ever baseline report assessing the impact of adult use marijuana regulations in Colorado was released in October 2018. Lawmakers in 2013 passed legislation authorizing regulators to conduct the five-year review, which seeks to better identify ways in which legalization has impacted public health and safety. “This report is[Read More…]
Beware of WREA payment scam calls
MEEKER | Please be advised that someone claiming to be from WREA is calling members demanding payment for alleged delinquent electric bills and threatening to disconnect power if the bill isn’t paid immediately. This is a scam. WREA will not terminate service for delinquent accounts without proper notice and will[Read More…]
Community Calendar: March 28, 2019
– March Business of the Month: Outfitters Diner. Open house Friday, March 29, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Stop in to say hi, enjoy appetizers and dessert and enter to win $50 in Chamber Bucks and a $50 certificate to Outfitters Diner. 173 First Street, Meeker. 970-878-9956 – Fair Board[Read More…]
