It’s the kind of traffic jam you don’t really mind being in. These sheep were moving down the road to winter pasture on Highway 64 just past White River City. EMMA VAUGHN PHOTO
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‘Tis the season for Christmas tree permits
RBC | The holiday season is just around the corner and National Forest Christmas tree permits are now available for purchase at White River National Forest Offices and community vendor locations. The cost per permit is $10 and permits may be purchased with cash, check or credit card. There is a[Read More…]
Get your 2019 health insurance now
RBC | Connect for Health Colorado open enrollment for health insurance ends Dec. 15, 2018. Depending on your income and family size, you may qualify for premium tax credits and cost-sharing reductions to lower your monthly health insurance costs. The Rio Blanco County Department of Human Services and Greg Neal[Read More…]
Support UMC mission trip to Puerto Rico
MEEKER | The Meeker United Methodist Church will be providing chili at the Parade of Lights Dec. 5 and at the Holiday Meeker Market Dec. 7-8 in exchange for a donation to support the church’s mission trip to Puerto Rico in January.
CNCC hears suggestions on programming
RBC | More than 30 community leaders, members and Colorado Northwestern Community College administrators and employees gathered Tuesday in the Weiss building at the CNCC Rangely campus for the countywide CNCC Networking Meeting to join a discussion and brainstorming session of what kinds of programs Rangely and the surrounding areas[Read More…]
MACC meeting Dec. 3
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council [MACC] will hold their monthly meeting on Monday, December 3, at 4:30 PM at the Old West Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park Ave. All are welcome and encouraged to attend.
Parade of Lights Dec. 5
MEEKER | This year the festivities will begin Wednesday, Dec. 5 at 5:30 p.m. with the Courthouse Tree Lighting and Parade of Lights. Enjoy the Christmas choir, hot chocolate and cookies and more. Brought to you by the Chamber of Commerce, Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, White River Electric Assoc., and Horizons[Read More…]
“How to Start a Business” workshop
RANGELY | The Rio Blanco County Small Business Development Center will be holding a free “How to Start A Business” Workshop in Rangely on Friday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Rangely Town Hall. Lunch will be provided. For more information visit the RBC SBDC Facebook page[Read More…]
Upstairs Gallery open house Nov. 30-Dec. 1
MEEKER | Kick off your holidays with an open house at The Upstairs Gallery Friday, Nov. 30 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday, Dec. 1 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Featured artwork will include paintings by Pat Sheeran-Daggett, ceramics by Andy Goettel and Deb Stewart, glasswork by[Read More…]
Community Calendar: November 29, 2018
– Breakfast with Santa Dec. 8, 8:30 to 11 a.m., Fairfield Center. Visit with Santa and enjoy a pancake breakfast! ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday starting Nov. 2 will feature[Read More…]
Handle and prepare foods properly to avoid getting sick this holiday season
RBC | Troy Huffman, retail food program coordinator for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment’s Division of Environmental Health and Sustainability, wants to remind Coloradans to keep their family and friends safe from foodborne illness this holiday season. “The most frequent causes of foodborne illnesses are from foods kept[Read More…]
Days Gone By: November 22, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Commissioner-elect Oldland was in county seat on private business yesterday. Mr. Oldland has in contemplation various improvements on his store and residence. – The cost of the late election in Rio Blanco County in round numbers was $600—just double what it cost under the old[Read More…]
