The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Work on the Meeker-Rifle road has been held up by the national government authorities owing to the difficulty of securing metal and cement for bridges and culverts. – Once upon a time there was a man who acted as cheerful and obliging after[Read More…]
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Weekly Call Review: Oct. 15-21, 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…]
Successful hunt …
Kaylee Stacey, 12, and Brentley Gray, 13, had a successful hunt with Strawberry Creek Outfitters this season. JOE GUTIERREZ PHOTO
Help grow Rangely’s rec industry
RANGELY | 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…]
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.
County Beat: October 25, 2018
RBC | Two county departments are “98 percent” relocated from the second floor of Meeker Town Hall to the Fairfield Center as of Monday. Following a lengthy remodeling project of the office space on the east side of the Fairfield Center, once occupied by the library, and later by county[Read More…]
After today, drop off your ballot, don’t mail it!
RBC | After today, Colorado Secretary of State Wayne Williams is urging voters after today to drop off their ballots at a voting center or 24-hour drop box. That’s because postmarks don’t count — ballots must be in the hands of an election official by 7 p.m. Election Day, Nov.[Read More…]
ERBM Pumpkin Carving Contest Oct. 31
MEEKER | Are you a master at carving pumpkins? Drop off carved pumpkins for judging at the Downtown Pavilion from 4-5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 31 during ERBM Recreation & Park District’s annual Pumpkins Eats ‘n’ Treats Halloween celebration. Winners will be announced after the costume parade. For more information[Read More…]
Trunk or Treat at NCC Rangely Oct. 31
RANGELY | NCC Rangely is hosting a free trunk or treat event Wednesday, Oct. 31 from 6 to 8 p.m. at 115 Kennedy Drive. Hot dogs, chili dogs, chili, popcorn, hot cocoa, hot coffee and apple cider will be provided.
CNCC Nov. Community Ed Classes
MEEKER | Food Safety Works Training for three-year certification in a hands-on environment for food service workers Nov. 1, 9-11 a.m. or 2-4 p.m. True Colors: Personality Analysis to learn about temperament/personality for improved cooperation and understanding in personal and professional relationships, Nov. 12 and 19 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. GED[Read More…]
CORRECTION
MEEKER | In last week’s list of MHS Homecoming Royalty, first attendent Luis Villalpando was incorrectly identified as Leroy Olivias. We sincerely regret the error.
Q&A for the candidates
How seriously do you view the health of the river and the algae problem? What are your specific ideas for taking care of this problem? EDITOR’S NOTE: For clarification, this question was submitted by a citizen, not by either candidate, in response to our request for questions last week. However,[Read More…]
