RBC | BROADBAND PROVIDER “I’d be completely transparent with you guys. That’s the important thing,” said Jared Harvey of Homestead Fiber Communications during a work session with commissioners Monday. Harvey is one of two companies seeking LAI’s soon-to-be vacated position as broadband retailer. Visionary, a division of Mammoth, will present[Read More…]
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River management workshop highlights ways and means for improving river health
RBC | Rivers wind their way across our landscape, a delivery system for inland water, irrigation water for the food our farmers grow, drinking water for humans and animals, and habitat for wildlife.
Community Calendar: September 27, 2018
– Tiny Open Gym begins Oct. 2, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the admin gym. Bring your one to four year olds to this free open gym to burn off some energy. A gym supervisor will be present, but will not lead organized activities. Max three children per parent/caregiver.[Read More…]
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.
Weekly Call Review: Sept. 10-16, 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…]
Days Gone By: September 20, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Pot Hole is the euphonious title given to a section on North Fork, and still we overlooked the name on the Meeker register last week. Mr. J.M. Nimerick and his son “Buck” (another barbarous appellation), were down from that region mingling with the throng.[Read More…]
Business leader luncheon Sept. 26
MEEKER | The Meeker Chamber of Commerce and the Small Business Development Center are hosting a “Lunch and Learn” business leader luncheon Wednesday, Sept. 26 from 12-1 p.m. at the Meeker Coworking Community at 625 Main St. The luncheon is free. RSVP online at http://bit.ly/2PJGypo or call 970-878-5510. Learn about[Read More…]
Candidates clash at Club 20 debate
RBC | Club 20 organization—an amalgamation of county, municipal, business and individual members advocating for the well-being of our 20 some western Colorado counties—recently hosted a debate for the candidates of the Third Congressional District, which includes Rio Blanco County, as well as eight State House Districts, three State Senate[Read More…]
County Beat: September 20, 2018
RBC | Support for Blueprint 2.0 and Trade Zone The commissioners agreed to send a letter to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trades supporting the Colorado Blueprint 2.0 Program. They believe the program is focused on supporting rural communities They also approved a letter to the Grand[Read More…]
Schools strive to feed students
RBC | Any parent or school teacher can tell you that before a child is able to learn, their primary needs, including nutrition, must be met. As local schools recognized the growing number of hungry students they have instituted a variety of programs to help battle student hunger. “It is very[Read More…]
RBC Sheriff appointed to POST board by governor
RBC| Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola has been appointed to a three-year term on the Peace Officers Standards and Training (POST) board by Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper.
LIFE IS GRAND …
CAITLIN WALKER | HERALD TIMES Colorado Grand made its annual stop in Meeker last Thursday with lunch and entertainment downtown co-hosted by Pioneers Healthcare Foundation and the Meeker Lions Club. In its 30th year, Colorado Grand has been a great supporter of Pioneers Healthcare Foundation, with grants for the helicopter[Read More…]
