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…]
County
Weekly Call Review: April 16-22, 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…]
Centennial Farms deadline extended
RBC | History Colorado and the Colorado Department of Agriculture are extending the deadline to apply for inclusion in the 2018 class of Centennial Farms & Ranches to May 31. Join 550 other Colorado Centennial Farms & Ranches by applying here: https://www.historycolorado.org/centennial-farms-ranches Eligible properties must: – Have remained in the same family[Read More…]
Piceance Mustangs events May 5-6
RBC | Piceance Mustangs barbecue and special project days are coming up. Saturday, May 5, anyone interested is welcome to join us for a barbecue picnic at noon. Main course and drinks (water, soda, Gatorade) will be provided. Please bring a side dish to share. Sunday, May 6, at 9[Read More…]
Sign-up for CRMPs now open
MEEKER | One of our founding fathers, Ben Franklin once said, “By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail.” This is true for land managers as well. The success of a land manager can be greatly improved with a conservation plan. A CRMP is a voluntary natural resource conservation planning[Read More…]
Algae Group holding public meeting May 2
MEEKER | The White River Algae Study Technical Advisory Group (TAG) has recommended that the conservation districts sign an agreement with USGS to move forward with the scope of work for the study. The group will be holding a public meeting on Wednesday, May 2 at 7 p.m. at the[Read More…]
Warranty Deeds: March 2018
SELLER: CARRIE HESSEL, GLENDA LEHMAN, CONNIE ROSS, HOPE TOMLINSON BUYER: ANDREW JESSOP DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF MEEKER 3 20 440 CLEVELAND STREET TRANSACTION PRICE: $114,500.00 SELLER: PEARCE REVOCABLE TRUST, TRUSTEE ROBERT L. PEARCE BUYER: EDWARD AND VALERIE THOMPSON DESCRIPTION: TOWN OF MEEKER 5, 6 769 3RD STREET TRANSACTION PRICE: $160,000.00 SELLER:[Read More…]
County opts for new climbing rocks over water feature
RBC | Generations of kids have scrabbled up the giant rock on the courthouse lawn. In a few months the familiar boulder will be joined by three fiberglass cousins, ranging in size from 5 feet to 9 feet tall, designed specifically for climbing fun. Monday the board of county commissioners[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV monthly meeting May 2
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club next monthly meeting will be Tuesday, May 2 beginning at 7 p.m. in the Kilowatt Korner at the corner of Sixth and Market streets. Current members will be able to renew their membership that evening. All OHV riders are invited to attend and[Read More…]
RBCHS quarterly meeting April 29
MEEKER | The quarterly meeting of the Rio Blanco County Historical Society will be held Sunday, April 29 at 1 p.m. in the Heritage Culture Center. Please bring a dish to share and enjoy a presentation by Gaila Bell about the Barn Quilt Tour project. The public is welcome to[Read More…]
Ready for Kindergarten Workshop April 28
MEEKER | Parents of preschoolers (ages 4 and 5) are invited to attend a Ready for Kindergarten workshop in Meeker on Saturday, April 28 at Meeker Elementary School from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The workshop focuses on language/literature, math reasoning and social/emotional development. The class is free, lunch is[Read More…]
Spurs & Sparkles Rodeo Awards April 28
RANGELY | Jed Moore, CNCC Rodeo Coach, urges fans, friends and family of CNCC rodeo to join the team in celebrating the conclusion of the spring season by attending their annual Spurs and Sparkles Rodeo Awards Banquet this Saturday, April 28, at the Weiss Building, CNCC in Rangely. For more[Read More…]
