RBC | LAI Customer Options Earlier this month the county commissioners made the decision to terminate their contract with Meeker’s Local Access Internet (LAI) following a months-long audit into their service payments to the county. According to the audit LAI owes more than $10,000 in unpaid connections. Because of the[Read More…]
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Club 20 takes positions on ballot measures
RBC | The Board of Directors of Club 20 held its fall business meeting and candidates’ debates last weekend in Grand Junction. Relevant western slope and statewide candidates were featured, and the board confirmed positions on the 13 questions Colorado voters will face on the November ballot. Rio Blanco County,[Read More…]
BRIDGE OPENING …
Browns Park swinging bridge reopened Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 1 p.m. The swinging bridge is located three miles south of Hwy. 318 on Moffat County Road 83 in Browns Park National Wildlife Refuge. COURTESY PHOTO
Rivershed workshop Sept. 20
MEEKER | River Management Workshop Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rio Blanco County Meeker Fairgrounds. Workshop for White River riverside landowners and managers to learn about resources for river and invasive vegetation management. Register online at riversedgewest.org or call 970-256-7400.
County Beat: September 13, 2018
RBC | With no work sessions this week, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners met Monday for their regular meeting. FOREIGN TRADE ZONE Commissioners approved a letter in support of the Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce securing a foreign trade zone in western Colorado, based through the Grand Junction airport.[Read More…]
Community ed classes starting soon
MEEKER | CNCC registration for fall classes is now open and it is time to get registered. Smart phone basics workshop is set for Sept. 17. Class size is limited so register soon. Microsoft Word begins Sept. 25 to review basics and learn new skills. Machine quilting for any skill[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 13, 2018
– MHS Softball Clinic. 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 21 at Paintbrush Park Field #1. Boys and girls k-8th grade are invited to this free softball clinic run by the MHS Softball Team. ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – National Public Lands Day Volunteering at Sanderson Hills Park Sept.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: September 6, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – During the coming week The Herald will send bills to its patrons, and all are respectfully urged to pay up—at least what they can, as every little bit helps in the present emergency. – Craig was the scene of murder one day this[Read More…]
Rivershed workshop Sept. 20
MEEKER | River Management Workshop. Sept. 20, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Rio Blanco County Meeker Fairgrounds. Workshop for White River riverside landowners and managers to learn about resources for river and invasive vegetation management. Register online at riversedgewest.org or call 970-256-7400.
New location and time for Foot Clinic
MEEKER | Pioneers Hospital Home Health will be offering the monthly Foot Clinic on Wednesday, Sept. 12 at a new time, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and a new location, the Meeker Veterans Community Center, 290 Fourth St. (corner of Fourth and Main St.). Cost: $20 donation if able. A[Read More…]
Fall classes start soon
MEEKER | CNCC registration for fall classes is now open and it is time to get registered. An opportunity to experience plein air painting in a one-day workshop will be offered Wednesday and Thursday, Sept. 5-6, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Basic computer class starts Sept. 11. Other classes[Read More…]
White River Storage Project review
RANGELY | There will be a brief review of the White River Storage Project and proposed reservoir site visit (transportation will be provided) on Wednesday, Sept. 12 from 1-3 p.m. Meet at the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District office at 2252 E. Main St., Rangely. RSVP to Alden Vanden Brink[Read More…]
