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/.
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Days Gone By: May 24, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – In the presence of a few invited friends, Mr. Arthur Wilber and Miss Anna Kracht were united in marriage at Glenwood, last Sunday. – Following are the names of the 1918 graduates: Helen Anderson, Clara Critchlow, Mae Esther Fish, G. Ira Hahn,[Read More…]
Be safe in bear country
RBC | When you head out into Colorado’s great outdoors, you’re heading into country that’s long been home to black bears. With so many people spending time in bear country, human-bear conflicts are on the rise. So before you go, learn more about how to enjoy the outdoors without creating[Read More…]
CNCC Cottage Food Training June 5
MEEKER | Anyone operating a food business from home kitchens and/or food vendors participating in Farmer’s Markets and other summer venues will benefit from this training. The training covers basic food safety, foods permissible in Colorado’s Cottage Food Act, ingredient labeling and disclaimer requirements, and special considerations for food preparation[Read More…]
Memorial Day: What is it?
RBC | Memorial Day is considered the unofficial kick-off to summer vacation for a lot of people, a three-day weekend for others, and a good reason to enjoy a barbecue and time with friends and family for others. None of those things are the reason for Memorial Day. Following the Civil[Read More…]
Do you suffer from low vision?
RBC | Low vision is a visual impairment that cannot be corrected with standard eyeglasses, contact lenses, medication, or surgery. With low vision, activities like reading, shopping, cooking, writing, and watching TV may be hard to do. What are signs of low vision? Difficulty with any of the following—even when wearing glasses[Read More…]
County Beat: May 24, 2018
BLUEPRINT 2.0 The board agreed to send letters of support to the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade for Rangely, Meeker and the county’s applications to the Blueprint 2.0 program. In its third year, Blueprint 2.0 is designed to leverage state partnerships and specialized resources to address the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 24, 2018
– Summer Line-Up Registration is now open for summer activities! ERBM Recreation & Park District 970-878-3403 – WRBM CLOSED May 28 for Memorial Day. 970-675-8211. – Meeker Recreation Center Modified Hours. The pool will be closed and the Meeker Recreation Center will be open from 8 a.m. until noon May[Read More…]
Third annual Visit Rangely Day today
RANGELY | The third annual Visit Rangely Day is Thursday, May 24 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Visit the rock art sites, The Tank, the Rangely Outdoor Museum, the Rangely Automotive Museum and lunch and learn with Andrea at Miles Media.
Wild Bunch Grand Opening May 25
RANGELY | The grand opening celebration for the Wild Bunch Consortium will be Friday, May 25 with a ribbon cutting at noon at 258 E. Main St. in Rangely. Hot dogs and snacks will be provided. The business opened April 2 and offers accounting, adventure photography, bike repair, stand-up paddle[Read More…]
Dinosaur Natl. Monument creates $20 mil. in economic benefits
DINOSAUR | A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 315,589 visitors to Dinosaur National Monument in 2017 spent $18,479,400 in communities near the park. That spending supported 231 jobs in the local area and had a cumulative benefit to the local economy of $20,400,200. “Dinosaur National Monument welcomes[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: Semi-truck safety
By Gary Cutler Colorado State Trooper RBC | When looking at driving safety in our state, it has to be looked at from every angle. This month, I want to talk about driving on the road with semi-trucks. A semi with a trailer is approximately 70 feet on average. Think[Read More…]
