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…]
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Days Gone By: January 11, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Compulsory health insurance is now being talked of as another step in community welfare, the course being especially recommended in welfare work among wage earners. – Dr. Harvey G. Beck of the University of Maryland has told a simple way to calculate[Read More…]
Coloradans encouraged to test homes for radon
RBC | Gov. John Hickenlooper has proclaimed January National Radon Action Month in Colorado. Coloradans are encouraged to test their homes for radon during this month to protect their health. “Testing your home for radon is simple and works best when all your doors and windows are closed,” said Chrystine[Read More…]
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].
Ice Fishing Day postponed to Jan. 27
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, 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[Read More…]
Register for community ed classes now
MEEKER | Registration for Spring 2018 CNCC Community Education classes is now open. Classes beginning in early January include computer skills, watercolor, oil painting, machine quilting, Quickbooks, intro to programming, crocheted rugs and photography. Visit the CNCC Meeker Center at 346 Sixth St., call 970-878-5227 or email [email protected] to register.[Read More…]
Apps to help you quit smoking
RBC | With new help from mobile technology, free medications and trained coaches, this could be the year you quit smoking. “Quitting the Colorado way just got easier,”said Dr. Larry Wolk, executive director and chief medical officer for the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. “We’re working with new[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/
Dry conditions continue
RBC | The first two weeks of 2018 have seen a continuation of dry weather as the local region plunges further into drought-like conditions. According to the National Integrated Drought Information System, the western half of Rio Blanco County is currently experiencing Moderate Drought conditions with less than 30 percent[Read More…]
Veterans Center open Monday-Friday
MEEKER | The Meeker VFW is proud to announce that its Meeker Veterans Community Center, a 501C3 non-profit located at 290 Fourth St., across from the Mountain Valley Bank, is open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon. Stop by for a cup of coffee, visit with others, play[Read More…]
Multiple opportunities available to serve on commissioner-appointed boards
RBC | Of the 18 boards and commissions appointed by the Rio Blanco County Board of Commissioners, 13 have vacancies. The following is a list of the boards, what they do, when they meet and who is eligible to serve. Board-related expenses, such as for travel between Meeker and Rangely,[Read More…]
Historical Society annual meeting Jan. 14
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will hold its annual meeting this Sunday, Jan. 14, 2018, at the Old West Cultural Heritage Center located on the corner of Fifth and Park streets, starting at 1 p.m. The election of four members of the Board of Directors and its[Read More…]