By TROOPER GARY CUTLER Colorado State Patrol RBC | “Bus stops, it’s all about the kids.” It’s that time of year when the trees lose their leaves and parents lose their kids to the school system. This means we have kids all over the place going to school along with[Read More…]
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October Community Ed Classes at CNCC
MEEKER | Restaurant employers and persons interested in food service are encouraged to take advantage of one of the sections of Food Safety Works Training for three year certification in a hands on environment. The classes will be held Tuesday, Oct. 9, 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m. Cottage Food Training[Read More…]
Finish your Christmas shopping early
MEEKER | The Walbridge Wing Craft Sale will be held Friday, Oct. 5 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Pioneers Medical Center lobby. Find quality handmade craft items at reasonable prices. All proceeds go to the Walbridge Wing activity fund.
Community Calendar: October 4, 2018
– Garden Workshop Oct. 8, 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., MRC MP Room. Learn how to prep the garden for winter, share mulching techniques, tips for planning next year’s garden, and more. Early bird cost is $3 (pay by October 1) and full cost is $5. Sign up today! ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Bicycles and automobiles or is it automobiles and bicycles?
RBC | Colorado is a bicycling state; so you either ride a bicycle or at least see bicycles often. You’ll see the casual riders, weekend riders, bike to work riders and there are also many weeklong and weekend biking tours throughout the state, such as Ride the Rockies and Pedal the[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 27, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Some 600 head of White River cattle were loaded at Rifle last week, bound for the markets. – A. Burnham returned from Limekiln Hill Thursday, where he has burned enough lime to last Meeker until next summer. – The party who lost a set of[Read More…]
RBC Clerk & Recorder News Update: September 27, 2018
RBC | The clerk’s office has been very busy lately.
Corrections: September 27, 2018
In last week’s article by Brent Smith-Gardner about the Wolf Creek project, EIS Solutions project manager Brad McCloud was incorrectly listed as Brad McCall. Additionally, the Water Conservancy District board voted Aug. 29, not April 29, to pursue the off-channel reservoir option. The HT regrets the errors. *** In last[Read More…]
Flash Flood Watch issued
From the National Weather Service: A Flash Flood Watch is in effect from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning. Moisture and precipitation from the remnants of Hurricane Rosa will move across the area Monday through Wednesday. This will bring widespread showers and embedded thunderstorms. Areas of heavy rain are possible and high mountain snowfall[Read More…]
Drought continues, hopes for wet winter from El Niño event
RBC | According to the U.S. Drought Monitor all of Rio Blanco County is still currently classified as D3, or Extreme Drought, as precipitation around the county continues to fall well under normal rates. However, there is some hope to be found in the winter forecast.
Fairfield grant apps due Oct. 1
MEEKER | The deadline for Freeman E. Fairfield semi-annual grant applications will be 5 pm, Monday, Oct. 1. Applications may be mailed to P.O. Box 2302, Meeker, Colo., 81641 or delivered to Diane Dunham, 438 E. Market. Mailed applications must be received—not postmarked—by Oct. 1.
Community Ed Classes starting soon
MEEKER | Register now for Creative Cooking Class, an opportunity to learn new ideas for meals and special occasions to make food preparation more interesting. Chef Karla will brighten your day during this class Wednesdays, Oct. 3-24, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Food Safety Works Training for food service workers to be certified:[Read More…]
