RANGELY | Rangely OHV Adventure Rally registration is open. You may register at the event. Late registration: each rider 10 years and older is $75, and T-shirt order is not guaranteed. Please read and agree to the rules and regulations found at www.rangelyohv.com. Event registration includes guided rides (optional), breakfast[Read More…]
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Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • On their way to their home at Juniper mountain near Maybell, newlyweds Delos Parr and bride had an adventure. Delos heard a rattler and attempted to kill it. He was struck on the third finger of his right hand by its mate, which[Read More…]
Who is DOLA and what do they do?
RBC I It is nearly impossible to attend a meeting of any of the local taxing districts and not hear the phrase “DOLA grant” mentioned. It seems everyone is putting in for funds from the Department of Local Affairs and hoping to help move projects along with their help. But[Read More…]
BLM WR Field Office releases travel management designations for public review
MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management today released its preliminary environmental assessment detailing alternatives for travel management area designations within the 1.5-million acre White River Field Office in northwestern Colorado for public review and comment.
Free park entrance for military, vets in August
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife salutes all active-duty military and veterans by offering free entrance to all 41 Colorado state parks during August. Free access for veterans and active duty military is slated to continue every year in which general fund dollars are appropriated by the General Assembly for[Read More…]
Red Canyon and Cabin Lake fire updates: Aug. 5
Red Canyon Fire Fire Size Today: 5,766 acres Containment: 44% Firefighters: 469 Location: 31 miles south of Rangely, Colo. Fire Start Date: 7/29/18 Management: Southwest Area Incident Management Team 5 Fire activity: Wetting rains enabled fire crews to work directly on the fire’s edge yesterday, increasing the percentage of containment. The[Read More…]
Red Canyon/Indian Valley Fire Update
Red Canyon Fire Location: 31 miles south of Rangely Percent Containment: 30 percent Size: 5,766 acres Resources: Approximately 484 Area Closure: The Bureau of Land Management issued an area closure for the Red Canyon fire area for firefighter and public safety. Fire activity: Yesterday moderate precipitation allowed the firefighters to[Read More…]
RBC enters Stage II restrictions
RBC | All of Rio Blanco County—including BLM and private property—is now subject to Stage II fire restrictions following another round of fires this week. The White River National Forest imposed Stage II restrictions at the end of June due to severe conditions on the Eagle side of the forest. The[Read More…]
Summer Concert Series continues Aug. 3
MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District’s Summer Entertainment Series will continue tomorrow night, August 3, at the RBC Fairgrounds. Come enjoy the music of Caitlyn Ochsner beginning at 5 p.m.
Dinosaur law enforcement questioned
DINOSAUR | Last week the Bedrock Depot, a sandwich and ice cream shop in Dinosaur, was burglarized, prompting many Dinosaur residents to ask questions about the availability and capabilities of local law enforcement services. Sometime late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning the Bedrock Depot had a window smashed out[Read More…]
Community Calendar: August 2, 2018
– Free Concert – Caitlyn Ochsner Friday, August 3, 5:30 to 8 p.m. at RBC Fairgrounds. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy this Summer Entertainment Series concert during the RBC Fair! ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403. – Hunter Ed Class at the Meeker Recreation Center and Meeker Sportsman’s[Read More…]
Days Gone By: July 26, 2018
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – The new Baer building is now under roof. – Joe Clinard and Mike Bender got the preliminary work on their brick kiln started this week. – Local news and doings were very scarce this week. Probably everybody out making hay when the sun[Read More…]
