RBC | Responding to testimony from hunters, anglers, state park visitors and volunteers about the need to provide a long-term funding solution for Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the Senate Finance Committee unanimously passed, 5-0, the Hunting, Fishing, and Parks for Future Generations Act (Senate Bill 18-143) late Tuesday. Lawmakers credited CPW[Read More…]
County
Trout Unlimited organization names White River project coordinator
RBC | Colorado Trout Unlimited (TU) announced this week that they have hired Aaron True, Ph.D., as their White River project coordinator. This is a brand new position for TU. “We’re really excited to have Aaron working for us in the basin” said Brian Hodge, TU’s northwest Colorado director of Steamboat[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting late February through March are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Social media marketing: basic, Feb. 19-March 12 from 6-8 p.m.; develop marketing strategies to market your business on social media sites. Microsoft Excel, Feb. 20-Mar.[Read More…]
What a typical CASA case looks like
RBC | Mia, Jake, Kyle and Alisha were living in a trailer with their Mom. Mom was dealing methamphetamine from their home, robbed at gunpoint and beaten in the presence of the children. Routinely, Mia would gather her younger siblings and lock them in the bathroom to keep them safe from[Read More…]
Celebration for Ardith Douglass Feb. 23
MEEKER | There will be an afternoon tea retirement celebration for Ardith Douglass at the White River Museum at 565 Park Ave., in Meeker on Friday, Feb. 23 from 3-5 p.m.
Community Calendar: February 22, 2018
– Spring Group Fitness Early Bird Deadline Feb. 26 at the Meeker Recreation Center. Sign up for some of your favorite classes for discounted prices! Visit www.erbmrec.com for details, or call 970-878-3403. – March Madness Fitness Challenge begins March 1. MRC/MRC Fit Room/MRC Pool/Admin Gym/MES. Pick up a challenge card[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
Meeker | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting late February through March are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Mosaic garden stone workshop Feb. 16-17 from 2-5 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday; learn this exciting craft to decorate surfaces and[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: February 5-11, 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…]
Days Gone By: February 15, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Some people are so constituted that they are disappointed when their worst suspicions fail to come true. – Oil prospecting is now a live issue in this county. – Harry Kincher, who recently returned home after spending several years on the coast,[Read More…]
Strategic planning for heritage tourism planned for March 2-3
By BOB AMICK Special to the Herald Times RBC | RBC Historical Society was selected by the Colorado Tourism Office for a CHAMP grant to conduct a countywide Craft Mentor strategic planning seminar on Friday and Saturday March 2-3 at the Old West Heritage Culture Center (OWHCC), 517 Park Ave, 9:00[Read More…]
2nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Meeker | It’s time for the second annual St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. This year’s event, with proceeds once again going to the Meeker Multiple Sclerosis Fund (administered by the Meeker Ministerial Alliance), will be held on Friday, March 16 at 7 p.m. in the Buffalo Room at Chippers, 285 Sixth[Read More…]
Mental health first aid training March 28
Rangely | Mental health first aid training will be held Wednesday, March 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CNCC Weiss Conference Room at 500 Kennedy Dr. in Rangely. Registration is required for this free class and space is limited. Mental health first aid is an evidence-based, public[Read More…]