RBC | County commissioners have drafted a letter to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment in regard to proposed rules for air quality that would apply the same rules for combatting ozone levels to the Western Slope and the Front Range. Proposed revisions to Regulation No. 7 would[Read More…]
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Evidence of invasive mussels found at Green Mountain Reservoir; officials ask for ‘diligence’
RBC | State and federal officials have confirmed the presence of invasive quagga mussel larvae, known as veligers, in Green Mountain Reservoir located in Summit County along Hwy. 9 between Silverthorne and Kremmling. On Aug. 18, as part of a state and federal initiative to monitor aquatic nuisance species in[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV Club meets Sept. 6
Meeker | Wagon Wheel OHV Club will meet next Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner at Sixth and Market in Meeker. All riders are invited to attend.
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…]
Guest Column: High school activities bring communities together
By Bob Gardner and Rhonda Blanford-Green Special to the Herald Times RBC | Tailgates. Pep rallies. Friday night lights. The new school year is here! And that’s exciting news for student-athletes and high school sports fans alike. Research shows that being a student-athlete is about a lot more than fun[Read More…]
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Letter from state court alarms county residents
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.
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…]