Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Never speak ill of your neighbor. It gives him license to speak ill of you. Off your hats to Neighbor Worth as a weather prognosticator. Last fall he prophesied that dust would be flying in the middle of winter, and the past two weeks[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: Jan 19-25, 2025
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 1/19/2025 @ 4:02 pm. A call came into the Communications Center regarding someone shooting explosives near County Road 7. Deputies responded and found the residence where tannerite was being shot. The shooters were given a warning regarding the legalities of owning[Read More…]
Register now for conservation districts’ 80th annual meeting
PRESS RELEASE RBC | White River and Douglas Creek Conservation District will host its 80th annual meeting and banquet to present both current and upcoming projects, programs, events, and collaborations that promote the wise use of natural resources and the implementation of best management practices. The evening will also feature[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 30th, 2025
Free Community Meal this Sunday MEEKER | The Meeker United Methodist Church is hosting a free taco bar with sides on Sunday, Feb. 2 from 12-1:30 p.m. at St. James’ Episcopal Church in Richards’ Hall (368 4th St.) The church will be accepting monetary donations for California fire victims. Library[Read More…]
4-H Wool Judging takes Stock Show by storm
Special to the Herald Times RBC | On Jan. 16 the RBC 4-H Wool Judging Team, comprised of Junior and Intermediate 4-H members, earned top honors at the 2025 National Western Stock Show Youth Wool Judging Contest, placing Grand Champion Overall in the 4-H Junior Team Division and Third Overall[Read More…]
4-H displays Honorable Mention artwork at the National Western
RBC | Since September, several members of the Rio Blanco 4-H program have been hard at work composing an artistic piece worthy of display at the National Western Stock Show (NWSS). For the past two years, 4-H Leader and Livestock Judging Coach Bonnie Long, has encouraged local 4-H youth to[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – January 30th, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Don’t gouge other people while carving out your fortune. The gentle house-fly was around this week, which would indicate that spring is approaching. All the best authorities on prices of beef cattle–present and prospective–predict a long spell of prevailing high prices. Meeker Herald ~[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Jan 12-18, 2025
ARRESTS 1/17/2025- A 29 year-old male was arrested on a warrant out of Moffat County and transported to jail. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 1/14/2025 @ 5:57 pm. A female was bit by a coyote while she was checking on her chickens at a residence on the east side[Read More…]
What’s new in Extension-related programming
RBC | Pests, pests, pests. Don’t miss the Conservation District’s Mormon Cricket meetings being held on Feb. 19 at the fire station in Meeker from 6–7:30 p.m. A second meeting will be held in Rangely on Feb. 20 at the fire protection District also from 6-7:30 p.m. Come learn how[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – January 23rd, 2025
Family Movie Night this Friday MEEKER | ERBM Recreation & Park District is hosting a winter wonderland-themed family movie night this Friday, Jan. 24. Come enjoy Penguins of Madagascar at the 4H Community Building. Doors open at 5 p.m. Movie begins at 5:30 p.m. Children 7 and under must be[Read More…]
Radon risks in Rio Blanco County: More than 51% of homes exceed action level
PRESS RELEASE RBC | Radon Risks in Rio Blanco County: Over 51% of Homes Exceed Action Level Did you know radon gas is the leading cause of lung cancer among non-smokers? For smokers, the risk is even higher. You can’t see, smell, or taste it, but radon can harm your[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – January 23rd, 2025
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Denver papers announce the appointment of James Lyttle as chief game warden for this district. Come to think of it, there can be no doubt that any effort to abbreviate 1900 will surely come to naught. Owen O. Jones of Powell Park has[Read More…]
