RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife lifted the voluntary fishing closures on the White River that had been in place since mid-July after reduced water flows and high temperatures created stressful conditions for the river’s fish. Effective Aug. 30, voluntary restrictions, which asked anglers to limit fishing times and avoid certain[Read More…]
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Monument lifts restrictions
DINOSAUR | Stage 1 fire restrictions within Dinosaur National Monument will be lifted beginning at midnight on Friday, Aug. 31, 2018. The slightly cooler temperatures and recent rainfall has reduced the fire danger. Monument visitors are reminded to still be cautious with fire as some areas may contain substantial amounts[Read More…]
Polis responds to RBC questions
MEEKER | Jared Polis, Democratic candidate for Colorado governor, made campaign stops across the Western Slope during the Labor Day weekend, including a stop at the Meeker Café early Sunday. Between 20-30 voters—Republican, Democrat and unaffiliated—were in attendance to ask Polis questions about his platform.
At The TANK this weekend
RANGELY | The world’s foremost performer of the Native American flute, R. Carlos Nakai, will bring his artistry to the TANK in Rangely on Saturday, Sept. 8 in concert with Will Clipman at 8 p.m. Outdoor seating is $10. Limited seating inside the TANK is $75. Tickets are available online[Read More…]
Community Calendar: September 6, 2018
– Crafts class for middle school through high school teens. Every Friday at 1 p.m. starting Sept. 7 at Meeker Public Library. September’s theme will be jewelry making. Space is limited to 12 participants. Call 878-5911 or drop by to sign up. – Weekly Wanderers Fridays from 9 to 10:30[Read More…]
Free Love and Logic class coming to RBC
RBC | Parenting with Love and Logic will be presented in Meeker Sept. 12 at the high school auditorium from 7-9 p.m. and in Rangely Sept. 13 at the high school auditorium from 7–9 p.m.
Quilts in the Country …
Don’t miss the annual P.E.O. “Quilts in the Country” show on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 7-8 at the Fairfield Center (Third and Main) in Meeker from 1-6 p.m. Friday, and from 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. on Saturday. Caitlin Walker 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.
Days Gone By: August 30, 2018
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Last Sunday morning David Smith killed one of the largest mountain lions seen hereabouts this summer at the sheep camp on Limekiln Hill. The animal measured seven feet from tip to tip and Dave is justly proud of his trophy. – Adolph Belot came up[Read More…]
Ekstrom retiring after 32 years as CSU extension agent
RBC | There are individuals living and working within our communities who impact a lot more lives than we might expect. The county extension agent is one of those positions, and for the last 32 years, Bill Ekstrom has held that role in Rio Blanco County. He’s retiring this week, and[Read More…]
Wolf Creek Dam update
RBC | The Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District is continuing with its White River water storage project, typically referred to as the Wolf Creek Reservoir. During Tuesday’s Community Networking meeting District Director Alden Vanden Brink said they are getting close to providing, “water security and assurance to the White River.”
WREA Capital Credit checks in the mail
MEEKER | White River Electric Association’s Capital Credit checks are set to arrive in the mail this week. The WREA board of directors annually reviews its financial condition to determine the amount of patronage capital that it will return to its members. This year, the WREA board of directors approved[Read More…]
