EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second in a three-part series to examine the impact of cannabis on our health, our economy and our communities. RBC | Cannabis (marijuana) legalization in Colorado has had a powerful impact on the state and local economies. Although sales of medical cannabis began prior to 2014,[Read More…]
County
County Beat: March 21, 2019
RBC | The Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County called their monthly meeting in Rangely to order on March 18 at 11 a.m. Commissioners Jeff Rector, Si Woodruff and Gary Moyer were in attendance. Because of a lack of new business on the agenda the commissioners moved into open[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.
Community Networking Meeting March 26
RANGELY | The Community Networking Meeting will be held Tuesday, March 26 from 12-1:30 p.m. The senior aquatic biologist from Colorado Parks and Wildlife will be presenting about fishery topics such as the endangered fish recovery programs. Please RSVP by March 22 to [email protected] or call 970-675-3219.
Community Calendar: March 21, 2019
– March Business of the Month: Sophie Ann Designs. Open house Friday, March 22, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Stop by for refreshments, check out spring arrivals and enter to win $50 in Chamber Bucks. 685 Main St., Suite 2A, Meeker, 970-693-8300. – Final deadline to register for Hunters Education[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…]
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…]
Days Gone By: March 14, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Johnny Gebhardt, the popular stage driver, who has been handling the ribbons between Rifle and Meeker for several years past, resigned his position a few days ago. – The two young men, Blanchard and Patterson, who were arrested Wednesday for supplying their larder[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…]
Colorado Parks and Wildlife addressing Chronic Wasting Disease with response plan
RBC | The 2019 Colorado Big Game Brochure is out and there are plenty of regulation changes and new information for hunters to read up on in advance of the big game draw. One of the big challenges CPW wildlife managers are tackling this year is Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD).[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: March 14, 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…]
Moffat County Rural School Reunion June 15
RBC | The second Moffat County Rural School Reunion is being planned for this summer, June 15, 2019, Anyone interested in this event should meet downstairs at the Museum of Northwest Colorado March 28 at 2 p.m. For more information call 970-824-6761 or 970-824-6455.
