– Crafts class for middle school through high school teens. Every Friday at 1 p.m. at the Meeker Public Library. March’s class will be jewelry. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call 878-5911 or drop by to sign up. – Vernal Gun and Knife Show March 15-16 at the Uintah[Read More…]
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Racquetball tournament Mar. 8-10
RANGELY | Join us for the 26th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament at the Rangely Rec Center. If you are looking for a little competition or just to have some fun this is the tournament for you. March 8-10 we will be gathering on the courts for three amazing days filled[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Feb. 28, 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…]
Days Gone By: Feb. 28, 2019
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Harry Niblock, who is one of our most enterprising carpenters and builders, is having a good run of business in his line these days, with the prospect of lots of building during the coming summer. The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago[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…]
County Beat: Feb. 28, 2019
RBC | “The whole project has been an excellent learning lesson for my entire department, said Rio Blanco County project coordinator Eric Jacquez of the Fairfield Center Remodel Project Monday, explaining to the Board of County Commissioners why they’re still wrapping up payments for the project. “We were writing our policies[Read More…]
Racquetball tournament Mar. 8-10
RANGELY | Join us for the 26th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament at the Rangely Rec Center. If you are looking for a little competition or just to have some fun this is the tournament for you. March 8-10 we will be gathering on the courts for three amazing days filled[Read More…]
Representative-Elect Perry Will-Colorado House District 57 to be sworn in on Tuesday, March 5
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…]
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…]
