RBC | The Republican State House District 57 Vacancy Committee met on Feb. 5 in Meeker and selected Perry Will to fill the house seat vacated by Bob Rankin. Will has served the past 43 years as an employee of the State of Colorado and is currently serving as a[Read More…]
County
Algae study to continue
RBC | Members of the White River Algae Technical Advisory Group (TAG), met Feb. 13 to discuss the 2019 plans to ascertain what is driving the algae growth in the White River to improve the overall health of the watershed. Callie Hendrickson, executive director of the White River and Douglas[Read More…]
New community ed classes in March
MEEKER | Time is flying and March classes will be starting soon. March 2: Canning 101—Learn the basics of home canning in this hands-on class with something simple. March 5: Microsoft Excel—Make your life easier with spreadsheets. March 6: Body Language for Business and Personal Life—Become aware of non-verbal communication.[Read More…]
Hunters urged to study license changes
What’s New for 2019 Colorado Big-Game Seasons from Colorado Parks & Wildlife on Vimeo. RBC | Hunters hoping to draw a big-game license in Colorado in 2019 are urged to study up on all the changes in license requirements and fees prior to the March 1 opening of the[Read More…]
Sled dog races upriver Mar. 2-3
MEEKER | Sled dog races will be held Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. to noon at the C Lazy S Ranch at the junction of county roads 8 and 12. Watch the races, meet the mushers and dogs, enjoy food and fun. Call 970-878-5510 for more information. To enter[Read More…]
Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tourney
RANGELY | The annual Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament, sponsored by Silver Sage RV Park, will be held Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at the Elks 1907 BPOE at 633 E. Main St. in Rangely. There will be a pool play followed by a bracket tournament. Cost is $20[Read More…]
Credit union celebrates 60 years
RANGELY | In 1959 a seed of an idea took root in Rangely High School. Since the town was without a local bank, perhaps a credit union could be formed, saving the school district employees the difficulties of banking out of town in Vernal, Meeker, or their former “hometown” banks. By[Read More…]
Drama Club performances tonight, Friday
MEEKER | The Meeker High School Drama Club will present “Check Please!” a comedic one-act play by Jonathan Rand this Thursday, Feb. 28 and Friday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at the Meeker High School auditorium. Tickets are $3 per person.
Community Calendar: Feb. 28, 2019
– RBC Fair Board Annual Meeting Feb. 28 at 6 p.m., RBC Fairgrounds, Meeker. – ABCs and 123s preschool class with learning, music snacks and outdoor activities. Monday and Wednesday starting March 4 from 8:30-10 a.m. at the Rangely Rec Center for 3 and 4 year olds. $65 a month.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Feb. 21, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Sheriff Wilber returned in the fore part of the week from Pueblo where he left Robert McKee with the asylum authorities. For his services the sheriff has a charge of $240.15, which with the expense of the inquisition proceedings, will come out of[Read More…]
RBC Sheriff Weekly Call Review: Feb. 11-17, 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…]
Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tourney
RANGELY | The annual Carl Rector Memorial Cribbage Tournament, sponsored by Silver Sage RV Park, will be held Saturday, March 2 at 9 a.m. at the Elks 1907 BPOE at 633 E. Main St. in Rangely. There will be a pool play followed by a bracket tournament. Cost is $20[Read More…]
