Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The robins and meadow larks are warbling their joyous songs to-day; in fact everybody is joyous–except those who have the “grip.” Mayor Oldland is a genuine sport. His latest acquisition is a lot of pure bred Belgian hares. An effort will be made during[Read More…]
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RBC Extension office has water testing kits available
RBC | There may be several reasons that residents want to test the water quality from private wells on their property. In many instances, private water wells should be tested annually for drinking water suitability. All natural waters contain minerals or other substances that may have dissolved from sand or[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar. 16-22, 2025
ARRESTS 3/17/2025- A 41 year old male was arrested by Rangely PD for Harassment (Domestic Violence). He was taken to jail. 3/18/2025- A 60 year-old male was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office for Driving Under the Influence, Careless Driving, Open Marijuana Container in a Motor Vehicle and Unlawful[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 27th, 2025
Fairfield semi-annual grant deadline April 1 MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to White River Electric (233 6th St), ATTN: JH Sheridan, between[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 27th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Mrs. Dunn, whose serious illness was reported in last week’s Herald, was so far recovered this week as to be able to go to Victor, Co., with her son Thomas. Owing to causes too numerous to mention, St. Patrick’s Day celebration was a failure[Read More…]
McGee receives John D. Hart Wildlife Officer award
Special to the HT RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW), in collaboration with the Colorado State Parks Employee Protective Association (CSPEPA) and the Colorado Wildlife Employees Protective Association (CWEPA), recently honored 29 employees for their outstanding service and commitment to protecting the state’s citizens and natural resources. These annual[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar. 9-15, 2025
ARRESTS 3/10/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 43 year-old male on a felony warrant for theft. He was released on a cash/surety bond. 3/15/2025-Meeker PD arrested a 41 year-old male for 2nd degree assault. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 3/10/2025 @ 6:14 pm. An 18 year-old disabled male was reported[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – Commissioners make board appointments, discuss broadband upgrades
RBC | The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular public meeting last week at the courthouse in Meeker, with all three commissioners in attendance. The meeting began with the approval of the agenda and the consent agenda, which included payroll, accounts payable, and various reports. Following public comment—of[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 20th, 2025
Fairfield semi-annual grant deadline April 1 MEEKER | The deadline for the semi-annual Freeman E. Fairfield grant applications will be 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 1, 2025. Applications may be mailed to PO Box 2302, Meeker, CO 81641 or delivered to White River Electric (233 6th St), ATTN: JH Sheridan, between[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – March 20th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago • We are in receipt of a letter from Simp Harp, in which he states that he will unload at Rifle Monday and be in Meeker shortly afterwards. He says he has the best lot of registered short-horns that ever left Iowa. • After[Read More…]
Over-appropriation proposed on White River upstream from Taylor Draw Dam/ Kenney Res.
Existing well permits should be checked for accuracy, new residential permits likely limited to in-house only use. RBC | Compared to most other rivers and watersheds in the state, the White River Basin has seen less active state-level water administration since its inception in 1891. While water-rights holders who divert[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Mar. 2-8, 2025
ARRESTS 3/5/2025- Meeker PD arrested a juvenile male at Meeker High School on a warrant for Failure to Comply. He was taken to the Department of Youth Services in Grand Junction by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office. CALL SUMMARIES 3/2/2025 @ 12:17 pm. Morning walks were being ruined for a[Read More…]
