MEEKER | Listening to the membership is a daily priority for White River Electric Association but every two years it conducts a telephone and online survey to get specific feedback on everything from customer service to renewable energy and reliability. About 300 members will be randomly selected and contacted to[Read More…]
County
County Beat: June 14, 2018
LAI Audit Cody Crooks, Rio Blanco County Communications Director, told commissioners Monday they need a new auditor to complete the LAI audit, as the county auditor is uncomfortable auditing a private company. The board is hoping to get the audit done quickly following concerns that LAI has been “embezzling” funds[Read More…]
Promote your biz at the OHV Rendezvous
MEEKER | More than 200 people will be coming to Meeker to ride out trails, dine at our restaurants, shop at our stores and stay at our lodging. For more information contact the Meeker Chamber at 970-878-5510 or go to http://www.wagonwheeltrails.org/.
Families deserve better
RBC | The number of cases in which children have been removed from homes in Rio Blanco County has doubled in the last year, straining staff and budget resources. According to Director of Human Services (formerly social services) Barb Bofinger, the majority of the increase is related to drug use.[Read More…]
Build a better BBQ
By GREG & MEGAN HANBERG GM Meats RBC | ’Tis the season for backyard barbeques. With quality meats and locally-available ingredients, these easy recipes will help you make the most of your next meal. JALAPENO POPPERS OF CHAMPIONS 18 fresh jalapenos, halved lengthwise and seeded; 8 oz. cream cheese, softened;[Read More…]
Youth Mental Health First Aid Training
RANGELY | Friday, June 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CNCC Weiss Conference Room, 500 Kennedy Dr., in Rangely. Free, sponsored by Northwest Colorado Community Health Partnership. Youth Mental Health first aid is an evidence-based, public health training program that teaches participants the signs and symptoms of mental[Read More…]
Rangely Hospital District Open House
RANGELY | Help us celebrate our new campus name—Rangely Community Medical Health and Wellness Center—and honor those community members who signed the District’s founding petition at an open house at 6 p.m. today, June 21, at 225 Eagle Crest Drive.
Community Calendar: June 21, 2018
– Free Swim Friday June 22, 5 to 7 p.m. at Rangely Rec Center. FREE! WRBM Recreation & Park District 970-675-8211. – Track & Cross Country Clinic June 22, 10 a.m. to noon. at Bob King Track. FREE track and cross country clinic for youth entering K-8th grades. ERBM Recreation[Read More…]
BLM seeks public comment on potential horse gathers
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management seeks public comment on two potential wild horse gathers planned this summer or fall to help maintain healthy populations of wild horses on healthy lands in northwestern Colorado. “We are committed to maintaining healthy populations of wild horses in northwestern Colorado for the long-term,”[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 14, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – 20th annual celebration Strawberry Day Saturday, June 22. Glenwood Springs, Colo. Free strawberries and ice cream. Free swimming pool and free wild animal show for the children. – Regular Kansas heat first three days of this week. – Miss Margaret Oldland returned[Read More…]
Enter the Fourth of July parade
MEEKER | Anyone can enter the parade, whether you are an individual, an organization, a business or just have a message. Stop by the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or visit meekerchamber.com to get an entry form and return it to the Chamber by June 28.
Rangely Chamber member BBQ June 20
RANGELY | The Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce annual membership barbecue party is set for June 20 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. RSVP to 970-675-5290.
