RBC | The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts announce the hiring of Tristan Nielsen as the new district manager. Nielsen began, on a part-time basis, with the districts in October while she finished a temporary position with Colorado Parks and Wildlife. As of Dec. 1, she is full[Read More…]
County
Commissioners address assessor’s budget concerns
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met in Rangely on Tuesday for a speedy regular meeting, lasting less than five minutes, followed by a work session about code violations and budget concerns. Without discussion the commissioners unanimously approved a Grant Agreement between the County and the State for the[Read More…]
Letters to Santa from local elementary school students
Editor’s Note: The following is a selection of letters written to Santa from kindergarten, first and second graders. Names have been omitted at the request of the schools and spelling errors have been left in. Dear Santa, I want a mat for Christmas. One reason is I can practice tumbling[Read More…]
Family Ice Fishing Day postponed
MEEKER | The Dec. 30, 2017, Family Ice Fishing Day has been reschedule 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…]
Clarification
RBC | Last week we reported that the county approved an annual agreement to pay the United States Geological Survey (USGS) $98,272 for water sampling on the White River and in the Piceance Basin. The total amount should have been $100,292 according to the amended agenda from the Dec. 11[Read More…]
Christmas Day celebration open to all
MEEKER | Years of military and first responder service have left Ken and Brenda Culler with one resounding thought: NO ONE SHOULD BE ALONE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. In partnership with the Battle Buddy Ranch, VFW Post 5843, the Lions Club and the Methodist Church food bank, everyone is invited to[Read More…]
ACCIDENT UPDATE: One fatality in Dec. 21 crash on Hwy. 13
RBC | A 37-year-old female from Salt Lake City, Utah, was killed in the accident that closed Highway 13 for several hours Thursday, Dec. 21. The woman was one of four Salt Lake City occupants in a Dodge Caravan traveling south on Hwy. 13 Thursday afternoon about 11 miles north[Read More…]
Shift 10 percent of your holiday shopping to local retail
Buying local has multiple positive impacts on the community By Katelin Cook Special to the Herald Times RBC I During the holiday season shop local campaigns can be found nearly everywhere. But the true question always comes back to: What does shopping local mean for me and my community. How[Read More…]
ACCIDENT: Two-car crash on Hwy. 13
RBC | A collision between a Ford truck and a minivan of unknown make sent one person to the hospital via flight-for-life Thursday afternoon and closed Hwy. 13 in both directions for several hours. Colorado State Patrol Officer Rob Madden said dispatch was notified of the accident at 3:27 p.m.[Read More…]
Community Calendar: December 21, 2017
– Meeker Recreation Center closed Dec. 24-26 for the Christmas holidays. Normal hours resume on Dec. 27. ERBM Recreation and Park District, 970-878-3403. – Hoops for Charity tournament Dec. 29 at 9 a.m at the Meeker High School gym. Third-eighth graders are invited to participate in the eighth annual Hoops[Read More…]
Days Gone By: December 14, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The Camp-Fire Girls are preparing boxes to be sent out at Christmas time to those, who perhaps, will not otherwise enjoy a Christmas this year. Through the kindness of many friends, who have clothes, which have been made over, pressed, darned and[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Dec. 4-10, 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…]