The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The flour mill is now running and ranchers who wish to dispose of their wheat can bring it in. – Under the supervision of Harry Niblock, Rev. Ostenson is having some needed repairs done on St. James Church, which will add much to[Read More…]
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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…]
Handling the holiday blues
RBC | The holidays are supposed to be a time of celebration and joy, but for some people they are anything but. The “holiday blues” are real and much more common than you may think. Imagine your grandparent, neighbor, friend or coworker silently struggling at home this holiday season. One in[Read More…]
Baumgardner retiring Jan. 21
RBC | Colorado State Sen. Randy Baumgardner officially announced his retirement from his senate seat earlier this week, following a tumultuous year that involved accusations of sexual harassment and an expulsion hearing called for by 16 Colorado Senate Democrats and one Republican. Baumgardner survived the hearing along party lines, but was[Read More…]
SBDC offers tax prep workshop with JFS, LLC
RBC | “Kelly Johnston, the president of JFS, LLC, has a large amount of experience in both the public accounting and private industry accounting fields. Her background includes a Bachelor in Finance and a Master of Science in Accounting, with experience in the healthcare industry with critical access hospitals and physician[Read More…]
Commissioners adopt 2019 budget
RBC | The Rio Blanco Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held a special meeting the evening of Dec. 11 to present and adopt the 2019 County Budget. Budget and Finance Director Janae Stanworth made the public presentation, followed by Road and Bridge Director David Morlan who described the expected spending of[Read More…]
Essential Oil class Dec. 21
MEEKER | Vital Awareness Wellness Center is offering an Essential Oil class Friday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics will include Essential Oil Safety 101, Blending Techniques and Simple Recipes. Door prizes and refreshments provided by the Little Cheese Shop and Blanco Cellars. Cost of class is[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 20, 2018
– Meeker Public Library is hosting a Friday craft class for middle school through high school teens. Each Friday in December will feature a macrame class beginning at 1 p.m. Space is limited to 10 participants. Call or come in to sign up now. 970-878-5911 – RBC Fair Board meeting[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 13, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Henry Daum, wife and little daughter, of Leadville, registered at the Meeker Hotel yesterday. They are on a visit to Mr. and Mrs. John P. Thomas, of lower White, parents of Mrs. Daum. – The tendency among our large cattlemen is to work into[Read More…]
Baumgardner not assigned to any state senate committees for upcoming legislative session
RBC | By return phone call this week, Rio Blanco County’s State Senator, Randy Baumgardner (R-Hot Sulphur Springs), confirmed that he has been passed over by Senate Republican party leadership for committee assignments in the 2019 Colorado General Assembly, at least for the time being. Democratic and Republican party leadership in[Read More…]
Essential Oil class Dec. 21
MEEKER | Vital Awareness Wellness Center is offering an Essential Oil class Friday, Dec. 21 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics will include Essential Oil Safety 101, Blending Techniques and Simple Recipes. Door prizes and refreshments provided by the Little Cheese Shop and Blanco Cellars. Cost of class is[Read More…]
