The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The war will be a blessing in one respect if it succeeds in making a lot of rich old tightwads dig down and cough up. They are the parasites that must be jarred loose and compared with them the hard-hearted banker is[Read More…]
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Crab Crack to be held Feb. 10
RANGELY | The annual Crab Crack will be held Saturday, Feb. 10. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. for social hour. Dinner is at 7 pm. Chamber members must have paid their full 2018 membership dues before making a reservation. For more information, please call 970-675-5290 or email [email protected].
Weekly Call Review: January 8-14, 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…]
Waving Hands Review seeks submissions
RANGELY | Waving Hands Review is seeking submissions of your creative work. Cash prizes in four categories: artwork, poetry, fiction and nonfiction. Submission deadline is Feb. 15. Visit the website for submission guidelines: https://www.cncc.edu/about-cncc/publications/waving-hands-review/
Ice Fishing Day postponed to Jan. 27
MEEKER | Family Ice Fishing Day has been rescheduled to Saturday, Jan. 27, 2018, due to the mild weather conditions and lack of ice at Lake Avery. Hosted by ERBM Recreation and Park District and Colorado Parks and Wildlife, the event is free for all ages and runs from 10[Read More…]
RBC Historical Society Board Members
MACC meeting rescheduled
MEEKER | The Meeker Arts and Cultural Council has rescheduled its January meeting to Monday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 p.m. at the Old West Heritage Culture Center at 517 Park Ave. All are welcome to attend to help plan cultural events for the Meeker community.
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Spring CNCC Community Education Classes starting mid-January through February are open for registration. Don’t miss these opportunities to learn or create something new. Jan. 23-Feb. 13, Microsoft Word- 6-8 p.m.; review basic skills and learn new tricks and techniques with the computer. Jan. 25–March 15, photography workshop, 5-7[Read More…]
CORRECTIONS
Halandras eligible for third mayoral term MEEKER | In the article last week about Meeker board seats up for election, we incorrectly stated that Meeker Mayor Regas Halandras was term limited. He is eligible for a third two-year term, and is running again. We regret the error. Rangely Lodging Tax[Read More…]
Commissioners, Town of Rangely might share building departments
RBC | The county commissioners met Tuesday in Rangely where they approved a pond contract settlement and the purchase of new IT equipment. They also discussed potentially combining building departments with the Town of Rangely. The board unanimously accepted a $35,025 contract settlement with Johnson Construction for the Rio Blanco[Read More…]
County residents urged to test homes for radon
RBC | Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas responsible for more than 500 lung cancer deaths in Colorado each year. The colorless, odorless, tasteless gas can enter homes through cracks in the foundation or other openings and can accumulate unless properly mitigated. Long-term radon exposure is the leading cause[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 18, 2018
– Youth Open Gym Basketball Jan. 19 from 1-2 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary School gym. Boys and girls K-8th grade are invited to this free open gym. Children under 8 years old must have parent/caregiver 13 years of age or older present. Program runs every Friday through March 9.[Read More…]