RBC | If you’re among the 4,439 Rio Blanco County residents who received a letter from the Office of the State Court Administrator, the letter is not a fake, but it’s probably not as ominous as it sounds.
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State Patrol Looking to Curb Impaired Driving This Labor Day Weekend
Troopers from the Colorado State Patrol will be out in force this Labor Day weekend looking for drivers operating their vehicles while impaired by alcohol and/or drugs.
Community Calendar: August 31, 2017
– Meeker Rec Center and Pool closed for Labor Day, Sept. 4. Normal hours resume Sept. 5. – Adult Open Gym volleyball starts Sept. 5 from 7:30-9 p.m. in the MES gym. Adult open gym basketball starts Sept. 6 from 7:30-9 in the MES gym. Call 878-3403 for details. –[Read More…]
Tri-State, Colowyo vendor info Sept. 13
RBC | Have you ever wondered about how to become a qualified vendor with Tri-State Generation and Transmission and Colowyo Coal Company? Intimidated by what you imagine are the insurance and safety requirements? Come learn all about what it takes to do business with Tri-State as a qualified vendor at[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 24, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – Rev. Nelson made a missionary trip to Rangely this week. – The Meeker Hotel register was covered this week with Oklahomites. This White River country seems to have an attraction for the people from Governor Haskell’s state. – Ed. Wilber left his[Read More…]
Craig mayor to give presentation Sept. 7
RANGELY | Craig Mayor John Ponikvar will give an informative talk on Thursday, Sept. 7 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rangely Jr./Sr/ High School auditorium about the book “13 Ways to Kill Your Community” by Doug Griffiths and Kelly Clemmer. Books will be available for purchase.
Weekly Call Review: August 14-20, 2017
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the RBC Sheriff’s Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. Aug. 14-20, 2017 For the last week the dispatch center processed 538[Read More…]
Corrections
Corrections – The Aug. 17 “Rangely RDC approves museum funding for repository” article on Page 7A stated, “Rangely Chamber of Commerce Director Konnie Billgren expressed concerns that local oil and gas companies would be unhappy with the further development of archaeological resources in the area.” Billgren actually stated the proposed[Read More…]
White River HPP meeting Aug. 31
RBC | All area landowners, livestock operators, sportsmen, White River Habitat Partnership Program (HPP) committee members and other interested parties are invited and on notice that the next White River HPP meeting will be held at the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Meeker Service Center on Thursday, Aug. 31, beginning at[Read More…]
Meeker Classic coming Sept. 6-10
MEEKER | The 31st annual Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials begin Wednesday, Sept. 6. Get your tickets now at the Meeker Chamber of Commerce or at Wendll’s, or visit bit.ly/2wqJPB7 to buy online. For a complete schedule of events, including new attractions this year, see www.meekersheepdog.com.
Rangely museum fundraiser Sept. 4
RANGELY | Arrest your friends, co-workers, family, etc., on Sept. 4 for $2. Or buy a stay-out–of-jail card for $5. It’s $3 to bail yourself out and $2 to bail someone else out. The fun will start at the parade and continue at Elks Park. Contact Margaret Slaugh at 970-675-2625[Read More…]
White River algae meeting Aug. 30
MEEKER | The RBC Commissioners’ office has announced a follow-up meeting on White River algae and water quality concerns for Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the county courthouse in conference room No. 1 beginning at 9 a.m. The meeting is scheduled to run until 3 p.m., but may not need to[Read More…]



