MEEKER | Oct. 23-Nov. 13, 6:30-8:30: Microsoft Excel—learn spreadsheets, construct graphs and formulas. Nov. 1, 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m.: Food Safety Works Training for three-year certification in a hands-on environment for Food Service Workers. Nov. 12 and 19–6:30-8:30 p.m: True Colors: Personality Analysis—Helps learn temperament/personality to improve cooperation, and[Read More…]
County
RBC Search and Rescue kept busy during first rifle season
RBC | The first rifle season in Rio Blanco County had numerous Back Country Rescue and Search and Rescue deployments. Friday, Oct. 12—A 61-year-old male from Tennesse was bucked off a horse and suffered a possible left hip fracture in the Jensen Wildlife area around Mile Marker 55, Hwy. 13. Meeker[Read More…]
Magical Night at Hogwarts Oct. 27
MEEKER | Oct. 27 is the second annual A Magical Night at Hogwarts in Meeker 4-H fund raiser held at the RBC Fairgrounds from 5-9 p.m. This event is open to the public. 4-H clubs host booths to raise money for their clubs in a Halloween carnival-like setting with food,[Read More…]
Tools available for voters this election season
RBC | As Coloradans receive their ballots this week, Secretary of State Wayne Williams wants to remind them of tools available this election season. Voters are able to register to vote online at www.GoVoteColorado.com. The site also offers the ability to update your information, change party affiliation, check ballot status and[Read More…]
Annual watershed meeting Oct. 24
RANGELY | The annual White, Yampa and North Platte Watershed meeting will be held Wednesday, Oct. 24 from 1-4 p.m. at the Rangely Fire training facility at 2121 East Main St. in Rangely, Colo. There will be a special presentation on the Colorado Drought Contingency Plan by Alden Vanden Brink,[Read More…]
Community Networking Meeting Oct. 23
RANGELY | The Community Networking Meeting is fast approaching. Please join us on Oct. 23 from 12-1:30 p.m. Presenting will be the Town of Rangely on their current projects as well as their next steps. If you plan to attending please RSVP to Keely Winger at 970-675-3219 no later than Friday,[Read More…]
Drought contingency plan draws concern
RBC | Early this fall Upper Colorado River Commissioner James Eklund and staff from the Colorado Attorney General’s Office and Colorado Water Conservation Board presented draft Drought Contingency Plans (DCP) for the Upper Colorado River Basin states. The plans have drawn fire from a variety of water groups including the local[Read More…]
How to start a business workshop
MEEKER | Are you thinking of starting a business, or have you started one recently? This free workshop will provide an overview of everything you need to know to start and grow your business; including business planning process, licensing requirements and financing options. Monday, Oct. 22 from 6-8 p.m. at[Read More…]
Candidate Forum Q & A
RBC | Candidates for the two contested county races had an opportunity to answer questions prepared by members of the Meeker High School Student Council Monday. Due to extenuating circumstances for both the forum planners and one candidate, questions from the public were not taken, but questions can be submitted to[Read More…]
Hunter sight-in events at Meeker Sportsman’s Club
MEEKER | Attention hunters! Don’t head out on your hunt without sighting in your gun! The Meeker Sportsman’s Club offers sight-in events on Oct. 18-19, Nov. 1-2 and Nov. 13 this year, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for $5 per gun (if you shoot it) and $10 per gun[Read More…]
Meeker DHS moving to Fairfield Center
MEEKER | The Department of Human Services (DHS), Meeker Office will be moving to the Fairfield Center, 200 Main St., beginning Friday, Oct. 19. To ensure a smooth transition and that we are ready for business on the 19th, DHS-Meeker will be closed on Thu rsday, Oct. 18. All phone[Read More…]
Community Calendar: October 18, 2018
– Itty Bitty Spooktacular Pool Party Friday, Oct. 26 10 a.m. to noon at the MRC Pool. Youth six and under are invited to this Halloween-themed pool party. $3 for children, free for parent/caregiver. All pool rules apply. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Pumpkins Eats ‘n’ Treats October 31,[Read More…]
