1. Cabin Lake Fire 2. Fatal crash south of Meeker on Hwy 13 3. Wilson Creek Fire 4. Indian Valley Fire 5. Seely Fire 6. Highway 13 Fire 7. The Club No One Wants to Join—Editorial 8. Cabin Lake Fire[Read More…]
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Community Calendar: Jan. 3, 2019
– Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday in January will feature a jewelry making class beginning at 1 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call or come in to sign up now. 970-878-5911 – TOPS Open House[Read More…]
CPW big game meeting Jan. 7
MEEKER | Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s current five-year Big Game Season Structure expires at the end of 2019 and the agency is now gathering input to develop the succeeding five-year plan. Once approved in July 2019, the new season structure will go into effect from 2020 through 2024. In Northwest Colorado,[Read More…]
State awards for WRCD board members
RBC | The Colorado Association of Conservation Districts (CACD) hosted its annual meeting in November. During the awards luncheon, three past White River Conservation District board members—Jim Amick, Gary Moyer and Leonard Thompson—were recognized for their hard work and dedication to the districts. Jim D. Amick was recognized as a 2018[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 27, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Buford had a Christmas tree for little ones and a dance for the big ones Monday evening and both elements had a thoroughly good time. – On Wednesday last the Rifle stage came in on runners, the road being in the condition for sleighing[Read More…]
Feeding wildlife during winter does more harm than good
RBC | As Colorado enters the depths of the winter season, Colorado Parks and Wildlife reminds citizens that feeding big game in Colorado is not only illegal but can also harm them. “Native species are well adapted to survive the winter months on natural food sources,” said J Wenum, area wildlife[Read More…]
RBCSO presents Life Saving Award and commendation to Shaffer, Whinston
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office believes in the recognition of deputies, and those who work closely with the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office, for their actions and outstanding efforts in service to the community. In keeping with this belief, during the annual Christmas celebration and awards ceremony, the[Read More…]
Student winners of radon poster contest announced
RBC | Students from Boulder and Colorado Springs took top honors in this year’s radon awareness poster contest. Alianna Gaffney from Manhattan Middle School in Boulder won first place out of more than 300 entries. She earns $300 for her submission, entitled “Share Knowledge, Share Awareness.” Her poster will be entered[Read More…]
County Beat: December 27, 2018
RBC | Hours before non-essential federal employees were due to be sent home without pay Friday, the RBC Board of County Commissioners (BOCC), in a work session prior to a special meeting, heard and reacted to proposed White River Field Office (WRFO) amendments to the local Resource Management Plan (public land[Read More…]
Celebrate 2019 with CPW’s First Day Hikes
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to welcome a new year by once again participating in First Day Hikes. More than 30 events are scheduled in state parks across Colorado on New Year’s Day as part of America’s State Parks First Day Hikes initiative. CPW invites you to ring[Read More…]
History Colorado grant workshop Jan. 8
RBC | The History Colorado State Historical Fund wants to help you earn grant money for historic preservation and archaeology projects that matter to you and your community. Attend a free grant workshop at the Museum of Northwest Colorado in Craig on Jan. 8 from 3-5 pm to learn about[Read More…]
Polis names Meeker native and Durango woman to new cabinet
RBC | In his first round of picks, Governor-Elect Jared Polis named some 12 members to his cabinet this past week. Among these are Meeker native Stan Hilkey and Durango resident Kate Greenberg—so far his only two selections from western Colorado. At least seven additional major cabinet choices have yet to[Read More…]
