The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – A rattling good game of baseball was played last Sunday at Thornburg between Meeker and Thornburg clubs on the latter’s grounds, and Thornburg won by the close score of 6 to 5. – The pin-headed reformers may not believe it. But we know lots of[Read More…]
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Methodist Church celebrates 125 years
MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary this year! Everyone is invited to a community barbecue and reunion at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 at Town Park. Those attending are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert. There will be music from past musicians[Read More…]
ROAR Rider Registration is open
RANGELY | Rangely OHV Adventure Rally registration is open online through Aug. 6, after that you may register at the event. Register early: Each rider 10 years and older is $70, children under 10 are free. After July 31, each rider 10 years and older is $75, and T-shirt order[Read More…]
County commissioners approve solar facility
RBC | At a public hearing July 9, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) granted approval to Piceance Creek Solar LLC for utility-scale solar powered generation of electricity. Piceance Creek Solar had applied for permits allowing development of a four megawatt solar electricity generating facility off County Road[Read More…]
UPDATED: Stewart Gulch fire 100 percent contained
STEWART GULCH FIRE Location: 16 miles SW of Meeker in Rio Blanco County Size: 62 acres Cause: Lightning Containment: 100 percent contained as of Saturday, July 28 A wildland fire in Stewart Gulch/Sprague Gulch area was reported Tuesday afternoon at approximately MM 15 of County Road 5/Piceance Creek. The location is[Read More…]
County commissioners approve solar facility
RBC | At a public hearing July 9, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) granted approval to Piceance Creek Solar LLC for utility-scale solar powered generation of electricity. Piceance Creek Solar had applied for permits allowing development of a four megawatt solar electricity generating facility off County Road[Read More…]
JUNIOR NATIONAL HEREFORD EXPO …
Kolbi and Kaden Franklin spent a week in Grand Island, Neb., competing at the Junior National Hereford Expo. There were close to 2,000 entries also competing. Kolbi showed two heifers that stood fifth in highly competitive classes, was selected as the voting delegate for the state of Colorado and was[Read More…]
Submit your best to the RBC Fair
RBC | Everyone is welcome to exhibit their projects in the open division of the Rio Blanco County Fair. Departments include: horticulture and field crops, flowers, foods, needlework and sewing, hobbies and crafts, art and photography. For specific information regarding classes and divisions consult your 2018 Rio Blanco Fair Book[Read More…]
AGNC developing economic regional strategy
RBC | Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) is continuing its public engagement phase in the development of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and will host a regional meeting on July 25, 2018, at the Colorado Mountain College Rifle Campus, 3695 Airport Rd., Rifle, Colo., beginning at 10 a.m. [Read More…]
RPD Ridge Bridge training July 26
UPDATE: Due to a conflicting event, this training has been rescheduled for Aug. 31, 2018. RANGELY | The next Ridge Bridge Training will held July 26 from 10-11:30 a.m. The training will be held at the Rangely Police Department. The community is welcome to attend the training. You can register[Read More…]
Ribbon cuttings coming up
RBC | A ribbon cutting is planned for Red Rooster Sandwich Shop in Meeker Monday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m. Western Slope In-Home Care’s Rangely office will have a ribbon cutting at the Rangely Chamber of Commerce office on July 24 at 1:30 p.m.
CWD advisory group meeting in Rifle July 25
– WHAT: Chronic Wasting Disease Advisory Committee – WHEN: July 25, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. – WHERE: Colorado Mountain College, 3695 Airport Road, Rifle By REED KELLEY [email protected] RBC | We reported last week on Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s increasing concern about the prevalence of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in[Read More…]
