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.
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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…]
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…]
Correction: School testing results
RBC I Several errors were made on the 2018 school testing results report last week. We incorrectly reported the 2017 science results. The correct 2018 science results for students who met or exceeded expectations are listed below followed by the error in parentheses. It is worth noting that all science[Read More…]
CNCC fall classes start soon
MEEKER | CNCC registration for fall classes is now open and it is time to get registered.
Reed Kelley announces bid for county commissioner seat as an unaffiliated candidate
RBC | Earlier this week Meeker’s Reed Kelley officially announced his candidacy for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. Kelley is running as an unaffiliated candidate. “I was excited today to finally be able to announce—here in Rangely—as an unaffiliated candidate for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. The legal process for an unaffiliated person[Read More…]
County Beat: August 31, 2018
RBC I The county commissioners agreed Monday to begin proceedings to terminate their contract with Local Access Internet (LAI) after the results of an audit revealed LAI owed the county more than $10,000 during the 97-day audit period. The audit was done by a third party, and cost the county[Read More…]
