Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The telephone line will fill a “long felt want” in Meeker. Monday was Lincoln’s birthday and Wednesday was St. Valentine’s Day. Both events were observed quietly in Meeker. The recent improvements in St. James church are a lasting memorial to the work and tireless[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: FEB 2-8, 2025
ARRESTS 2/9/2025 – Rangely PD arrested a 22 year-old male for Harassment and Criminal Mischief. He was released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES 2/04/2025 @ 7:03 am. A couple was reported to be stopped along Highway 13 at mile-marker 22. A female jumped out into traffic making obscene gestures at[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 13th, 2025
Library book club MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading All You Have To Do Is Call by Carrie Maher. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, March 10, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at[Read More…]
Beefing up heart health: Studies show lean beef can lower cholesterol and blood pressure
RBC | Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States. The month of February is dedicated to raise awareness and spotlight the disease. Thinking about cardiovascular health is important, especially when it comes to our diet. Beef is packed with nutrients, it includes protein, iron, zinc,[Read More…]
Annual pesticide applicators training held at RBC Extension
RBC | 35 people attended the annual pesticide applicators training in Exhibit Hall 2 at the RBC Fairgrounds last Thursday, Feb. 6. Attendees learned about pesticide products and their legal and safe use. Anyone who holds either a private or commercial applicator’s license must take a designated number of education[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – February 13th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Don’t overwork yourself. Imagine how miserable you would be if you finished all your work today and had nothing to do for the rest of your life. J.A. Simms returned from Rangely yesterday. Mr. S has been running the Coltharp store at that place[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT
MEEKER | The Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) held its regular monthly meeting last week in Rangely, Colorado, with all three commissioners present. The meeting began with a public comment period. Wendy Gillard of Rangely congratulated Commissioners Jennifer O’Hearon and Callie Scritchfield on their election victories. Gillard said while she[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: JAN 26-FEB 1, 2025
ARRESTS 1/28/2025- Rangely PD arrested a 28 year-old male for driving without a valid Colorado Driver’s License, reckless driving and speeding 40mph+ over the posted limit. He was taken to jail and released on bond. CALL SUMMARIES 1/27/2025 @ 5:13 pm. A small wildland fire was reported near the 35[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Library book club MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading The Conditions of Unconditional Love by Alexander McCall Smith. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, Feb. 10, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the[Read More…]
Takeaways from the January 2025 Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District board meeting
Special to the HT RBC | The most striking takeaway from the January meeting of the Rio Blanco Water Conservation District was research shared by Director Alden Vanden Brink showing a nearly one-third drop in irrigation water use from the White River in Rio Blanco County. Data from the Natural[Read More…]
Office of Just Transition awards water district $100K for Wolf Creek study and report
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Monday, Governor Jared Polis, the Office of Just Transition (OJT) within the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment (CDLE), and the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT) announced two new Coal Transition Community Assistance grants aimed at supporting local economic diversification efforts in Moffat[Read More…]
More than 100 oil and gas wells in RBC to be added to orphan well list
HT Staff RBC | Over 100 oil and gas wells in Rio Blanco County, owned by KT Resources, are about to land on Colorado’s orphan well list, according to an article from the Colorado Sun. These wells—most of them on federal land—haven’t been producing for years and come with a[Read More…]
