MEEKER | Smoking River Studio Arts is hosting an Open House Saturday, Feb. 17 from 4 to 6 p.m. at 627 Main St. Entertainment will be provided by Mountaintop Sound and refreshments and appetizers will be served.
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New group in support of wild horse herd to meet Feb. 17 in Meeker
RBC | At the Rio Blanco County Stockgrowers business meeting Feb. 3, Bureau of Land Management Field Office Manager Kent Walter announced that a new local wild horse group was being formed. Spokespersons indicated they will hold an “organizational interest meeting” on Saturday, Feb. 17, at the BLM office, 220 E.[Read More…]
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Meeting for wild horse enthusiasts Feb. 17
MEEKER | We need you! Calling on all wild horse enthusiasts! Join us for an organizational interest meeting to support the Piceance-East Douglas Wild horses and the BLM White River Field Office. Date Saturday Feb. 17 at noon, address 220 E. Market St. Meeker, Colo., at the BLM office. For[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
Meeting for wild horse enthusiasts Feb. 17
MEEKER | We need you! Calling on all wild horse enthusiasts! Join us for an organizational interest meeting to support the Piceance-East Douglas Wild horses and the BLM White River Field Office. Date Saturday Feb. 17 at noon, address 220 E. Market St. Meeker, Colo., at the BLM office. For[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…]



