– 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 Oct.[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: October 18, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – The road up North Fork from the mouth of Big Beaver to Wakeman’s is to be built this winter, the contract having been awarded to Mike Schneider by the commissioners on Tuesday. The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Those of our citizens afflicted[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 8-14, 2018
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…]
Clerk & Recorder Update
RBC | It’s time for the 2019 budget. Budget requests have been submitted to the budget and finance office. Budget workshops are held between Oct. 18 and Oct. 30 with the final budget approved in December. The Clerk and Recorder’s estimated annual revenue is $206,000. Estimated expenses are $38,810 for general[Read More…]
4-H Leader Training and lunch Nov. 3
RBC | Nov. 3 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. RBC Extension will be hosting 4-H leader training. Lunch will be provided. This is for all RBC 4-H leaders and anyone interested in becoming a 4-H leader.
Help grow Rangely’s rec industry
RBC | Rangely residents, we need to hear your voice! A group of students from University of Colorado are working with the Town of Rangely and Rio Blanco County to develop a strategy to grow Rangely’s outdoor recreation industry. The students will be at Rangely Town Hall on Nov. 2[Read More…]
Public meeting on hospital’s future
RANGELY | There will be a public meeting of the Rangely Hospital District board Oct. 25 at 6 p.m. The board will hear an outside review of financial operations of the district, and what the current situation could mean for the future of the hospital district. Members of the public[Read More…]
Oct./Nov. Community Ed Classes
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…]
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…]
