The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Last Sunday was the 70th birthday of our esteemed fellow citizen, John A. Watson, and the occasion was observed in fine style at the ranch home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilber, Danforth Park. Mrs. Wilber, who is the oldest daughter of Mr.[Read More…]
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Changes and new faces at the Rio Blanco Herald Times
RBC | There’s a “changing of the guard” underway at the Herald Times. In 1995 or ‘96, Bobby Gutierrez started writing wrestling stories for the Meeker Herald when it was owned by Glenn and Donna Troester. Since then he has fulfilled multiple roles, including photographer, ad sales rep, preprint inserter, distributor[Read More…]
‘There is no Plan B! We have to build a reservoir to meet projected future demands.’
RBC | Plan development and vetting for the potential Wolf Creek Reservoir continues as the Rio Blanco Water Conservation District prepares to file for permits in the coming year. – WHY IT’S NEEDED The initial discussion of need for the project began in 2013 as the Water District realized that[Read More…]
Oldtimers’ Reunion set for June 2
MEEKER | “Blame It All On My Roots” is the theme for this year’s Oldtimers’ Reunion, June 2 at the Fairfield Center at 3 p.m. in Meeker. Doors open at 3 p.m., social hour at 5 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. followed by dancing. $35 per person. Everyone (and his/her[Read More…]
Community 6K for water event May 19
MEEKER | A community 6K for Water event will take place May 19 and is sponsored by Meeker United Methodist Church. Register today online at 6kMeekerUMC.org. Each registration of $50 brings clean water to one person in need! Everyone is invited to register and join the walk at Sanderson Park at[Read More…]
Canyon Pintado: Past, Present and Future
RANGELY | The first Fireside event of the season sponsored by the Rangely Outdoor Museum will begin at 6:30 p.m. on May 11 at 200 Kennedy Dr., in Rangely. Join Glade Hadden and Richard Ott for an evening’s tour through the archaeology and history of Canyon Pintado National Historic District,[Read More…]
Spring cleaning? Take hantavirus precautions
RBC | As spring cleaning gets underway, the state health department reminds Coloradans to take steps to avoid hantavirus, a rare but potentially fatal respiratory disease from a virus carried by deer mice. People are most likely to get hantavirus by breathing in dirt and dust contaminated with deer mouse urine,[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: April 23-29, 2018
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
Free concert at White River Village May 15
RANGELY | Free Celtic harp and Native American flute concert with Alex and Mad Dog Tuesday, May 15, 4 p.m. at White River Village 410 N. White Ave., Rangely. Their music is all improvisational and often quite relaxing and meditative. They currently have three full-length albums, as well several others[Read More…]
ERBM annual building closure May 9-13
MEEKER | Each year the Meeker Recreation Center must close for critical maintenance that cannot be performed around normal operations. This year’s building closure will be May 9-13. MRC opened in 2008 and is seeing normal wear and tear that must be addressed in order to avoid more costly repairs[Read More…]
Learn to play the Native American Flute
RANGELY | Come soothe your spirit and listen, then learn to play, the Native American style flute. You don’t need to know anything about music to learn this simple instrument. Twinfeathers is coming to Rangely to share her gifts. She has been playing and teaching the Native American style flute[Read More…]
Cottage Food Training offered by CNCC
MEEKER | The Cottage Food Training classes are open for registration. There will be two sessions offered on Wednesday, May 9, at CNCC Meeker Center. The morning class will be held from 10 a.m. to noon and afternoon session from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Cost of training is $25. Learn[Read More…]
