MEEKER | Connections 4 Kids is hosting a six session series that will provide information to families on how to promote social-emotional development, understand problem behavior and how to address challenging behavior in young children. Dinner is provided at each class and child care is available with two days prior[Read More…]
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Community Calendar: November 2, 2017
– Free Movie Matinee Monday, Nov. 6 at 1:30 p.m. in the Meeker Recreation Center multipurpose room. Adults 18-plus are invited to watch “Ghostbusters.” Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – The Rangely Moms Group meets the first Thursday of each month from 9-11 a.m. at First Baptist Church (207 S.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: October 26, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – LOST—A black and white, long-haired dog, about 8 months old; has a black head and a bob tail. Return to Mrs. David Smith and receive reward. – The notice which appears in these columns regarding Halloween deviltry means what it says. For[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: Oct. 16-22, 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…]
Junior Range Call Royalty Try-outs
MEEKER | Horses not required. Must be 5-12 years old. Royalty Clinic Nov. 10 from 6-8 p.m., try-outs Nov. 18 starting at 9 a.m. All at the Meeker Fairgrounds. Call or text Lynn at 970-361-0960, Natalie at 970-942-3205, or Karolyn at 970-433-3250 for more information and to get an application.
County opts to take over network operations for broadband system
RBC | In a unanimous decision among commissioners, and county departments including legal, budget, human resources and IT, Rio Blanco County has terminated its agreement with Colorado Fiber Community (CFC) to function as the network operator for the county’s fiber broadband network. The decision was based on a combination of[Read More…]
WREA’s phone number incorrect in book
MEEKER | For the second year in a row, the Dex Century Link Steamboat Springs/Craig/Meeker phone book has listed the wrong phone number for White River Electric Association. WREA’s phone number remains 970-878-5041. DEX has incorrectly listed WREA’s number as 970-878-3586. Due to Century Link’s error, WREA activated the listed[Read More…]
Hunting Specials …
Check out local deals, bargains, services & more on page 9A of this week’s Herald Times.
Wagon Wheel OHV Club meeting Nov. 1
MEEKER | Plan to attend the Nov. 1 meeting of the Wagon Wheel OHV Club at Kilowatt Korner at Sixth and Market beginning at 7 p.m.
County interests meet on river algae issue
RBC | More than three dozen people gathered at the sheriff’s office conference room in Meeker last Friday morning to continue addressing why we’re experiencing such bothersome summer algae blooms in the ecological heart of our community—the White River. Led by Rio Blanco Commissioner Si Woodruff, with Commissioner Jeff Rector[Read More…]
Morlan receives plaque from Forest Service for road and bridge help
RBC | At the regular county commissioners meeting held in Meeker on Monday, the commissioners heard thanks from Rural School Committee member Janet Clark for their help with the restoration of the Coal Creek school. Clark also told the commissioners that their committee has been awarded a Stephen H. Hart[Read More…]
Halloween Open House at the Wing
MEEKER | Come join the Halloween fun at the Walbridge Wing on Oct. 31 during their open house from 6-8 p.m.