MEEKER | The annual meeting of the Rio Blanco Woolgrowers Association will be held Friday, March 1 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Topics of discussion will include the potential reintroduction of wolves, conflicts between bighorn sheep and domestic sheep, and the lamb and wool markets. A[Read More…]
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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…]
RBC interagency updates
By NIKI TURNER [email protected] RBC I Representatives from multiple county and municipal agencies met with the Rio Blanco County Commissioners to provide updates on programs and projects in an interagency meeting. ASSESSOR RBC Assessor Renae Neilson said this is a reappraisal year. The east end of the county is “up[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Feb. 26
RANGELY | Please join us on Feb. 26, 2019, from 12-1:30 p.m. Presenting will be the NIFA Flight Team from CNCC. The Flight Team will be presenting on their upcoming competition and fundraising events they will be hosting. RSVP to Keely at 970-675-3219 or [email protected] by Feb. 22 as lunch[Read More…]
Community input sought for airport plan
MEEKER | Rio Blanco County is beginning work on an Airport Master Plan at Meeker Airport Coulter Field. You are invited to attend the first of five public meetings on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. at the courthouse. An airport master plan is a comprehensive study of an airport that[Read More…]
Area Agency on Aging seeks applications
RBC | The Area Agency on Aging is developing a plan for the delivery of services to older adults in Garfield, Mesa, Moffat, Rio Blanco and Routt Counties. The Area Agency on Aging may have available $2,033,345 for the SY 2019-2020 service period (July 1, 2019-June 30, 2020). After a review[Read More…]
Board of health discusses merging public health services with hospitals
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health meeting was led by Rio Blanco County Public Health Director Julie Drake and took place on Tuesday, Feb. 19 in Rangely at 1:30 p.m. In addition to the county commissioners, County Attorney Todd Starr, Tammy Dunker and Shelby Lindsay from Rangely Community[Read More…]
County Beat: Feb. 21, 2019
RBC | At the Board of County Commissioners’ work session Tuesday in Rangely, Commissioner Gary Moyer presented a mission or vision statement to be sent to all the county department heads and shared with staff. The mission statement reads, “To provide services in a fair, respectful and professional manner consistent with[Read More…]
NW Region Sportsmen’s Roundtable invites hunters and anglers to discuss issues at regional caucus Feb. 25
RBC | The Northwest Region Sportsmen’s Roundtable invites hunters and anglers, or anyone who has thoughts about hunting and fishing related issues, to attend the next regional caucus, beginning at 6 p.m., Feb. 25, Mesa County Central Services, 200 South Spruce St. in Grand Junction. In addition to wide-ranging discussions about a[Read More…]
Panthers go 1-2, win district pigtails
RANGELY | The Rangely Panthers boys’ basketball team had a busy weekend as they lost a thriller in West Grand 53-54 on Thursday, played well but lost 86-55 to an undefeated De Beque squad, and defeated Caprock Academy at home 46-36. “The boys are playing and executing well. We’re hoping we[Read More…]
Community Calendar: Feb. 21, 2019
– Projects in Grocery Sacks (PIGS) Feb. 22 from 1-4 p.m. in the MRC Multipurpose Room. Adults 18 and older are invited to bring their crochet hooks and yarn and join us for an afternoon of crocheting and conversation. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Crafts class for middle[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Feb. 14, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – The reformed drone is still a worthless bee. – Mike Schneider has sold his Powell Park ranch to Tom Ruckman, who thereby becomes one of the biggest landowners in the Park. – Mrs. Randolph has moved The Toggery, ladies’ and children’s store, to[Read More…]
