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Community Calendar – February 15, 2018

– Projects in Grocery Sacks Feb. 16 from 1-4 p.m. at the Meeker Recreation Center. Bring those crochet projects you just can’t seem to finish and let us help you get back on track.  An expert volunteer will be available to teach the art of crocheting.  Visit www.erbmrec.com for details,[Read More…]

Rangely Racquetball returns March 9-11

RANGELY | The 25th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament will be held March 9-11 at the Rangely Recreation Center. Entry fees must be received by noon Monday, March 5. Sign up early, as participation is limited. Call tournament director Shirley Parsons, 970-675-5360, or call the rec center at 970-675-8211 for details.

Weekly Call Review: February 8, 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 8, 2018

The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The Meeker School Building is again in dangerous condition, and it is likely that when school assembles again it will be in temporary quarters downtown. It is going to be a big burden on the taxpayers of the district to put up[Read More…]

Ranchers now required to report livestock gas to EPA

RBC | Beginning on May 1 ranchers and livestock producers will be required to report releases of ammonia and hydrogen sulfide from animal waste as they are mandated to participate in the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act[Read More…]

Western Slope Club 20 attends annual Denver meeting

RBC | The Western Slope’s association of counties, municipalities, businesses and interested residents—Club 20—held its annual trip to the state capitol last Thursday and Friday. Club 20 joined forces with two other rural regional associations, Action 22 for 22 southern Colorado counties and Pro*15 for 15 northeastern counties, calling themselves “Voices[Read More…]