RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) released the proposed air permit for the Collom development project at Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association’s Colowyo Mine. Public comments on the permit will be accepted through Jan. 28, 2018. The air permit is required for operations at the[Read More…]
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Meeker Rec Center celebration Jan. 12
MEEKER | Don’t miss the festivities at the Meeker Rec Center this weekend to celebrate the center’s 10th birthday. Check the ad on page 7A this week for the complete schedule on Friday. On Saturday get ready for the annual Cardboard Derby at Paintbrush Park sledding hill. A free breakfast[Read More…]
Community Calendar: January 11, 2018
– MRC Birthday Celebration Jan. 12 all day. The Meeker Recreation Center has been open for 10 years! Visit the Center on Jan. 12 for free swimming, class demonstrations, and more. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Cardboard Derby Saturday, Jan. 13. Free breakfast at 9:30 a.m. at Paintbrush[Read More…]
Days Gone By: January 4, 2018
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Thomas Gentry spent a few days in town this week. – Rooms, 35¢ and 50¢, at the Princess Rooming house, Meeker. – With the exception of New Year’s, which was cloudy, every day this week was summer like. And now the worry[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Dec. 18-31, 2017
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…]
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…]
Assoc. Govts. of NW Colo. to meet Jan. 12 in Rifle to strategize economic development
RBC | Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC), also known as Region 11 of the Colorado state planning regions, is moving into the public engagement phase in the development of a Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The development of a CEDS is a prerequisite for designation by the Economic[Read More…]
Registration for governor’s forum on Colorado agriculture now open
RBC | Early bird registration for the Governor’s Forum on Colorado Agriculture is now open. Early bird registrants receive a $50 discount off the regular price of $200. Early bird registration is available until Feb. 1, 2018. Please go to http://www.governorsagforum.com/register-online.html to register. Special discounts available for students and Colorado[Read More…]
Algae Technical Committee meets Jan. 11
MEEKER | The next meeting of the White River Algae Technical Committee is Jan. 11 from 1-4 p.m. at the county courthouse conference room No. 1. The public is welcome to attend these meetings. Please review the minutes, meeting information and reports that are all on the White River and[Read More…]
Financial info for small businesses
RBC | Learn about cash flow, financial statements and how to verify financial information. Small business owners, self-employed professionals and start-ups welcome. Free for Chamber of Commerce members, $10 for non-members. Tuesday, Jan. 9 in Rangely from 8-10 a.m. at WRBM Recreation Center, and in Meeker from 12-2 p.m. at[Read More…]
More attention needs to be paid to predator problem
RBC | Led by President Angelo “Butch” Theos, the Rio Blanco County Wool Growers (RBCWG) held their annual predator control program review on Dec. 15. According to RBCWG secretary-treasurer, Connie Theos, this event is intended to consider the financing and efficacy of their predator control program including the determination of[Read More…]
Veterans Center Mon.-Fri. as of Jan. 8
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, will be open Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and noon beginning Jan. 8, 2018. Stop by for a cup of[Read More…]