RBC | Since early June, Colorado Parks and Wildlife officials have investigated two separate moose conflicts resulting in injuries to three people, and agency officials are cautioning everyone to be extra vigilant this time of year. Because elk, deer and other wild animals are currently rearing their newborn offspring, it[Read More…]
County
Wondering when you’ll get broadband?
RBC | In response to a request from the Rio Blanco County Commissioners, county IT director Blake Mobley and Colorado Fiber Network Paul Recanzone, as well as representatives from local broadband Internet providers Cimarron and LAI, met with commissioners Si Woodruff and Jeff Rector Monday to discuss progress on the[Read More…]
Commissioners discuss river health
RBC | Commissioner Si Woodruff told the board and staff he has been meeting with various individuals and entities around the county to discuss the health of the White River following another algae bloom and an additional bloom of a diatom commonly referred to as “rock snot.” “I’m hoping to[Read More…]
New age irrigation system installed on Flag Creek
RBC | The Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in the persons of Tiffany Jehorek, Meeker District conservationist, and Scot Knutson, Glenwood Springs Field Office civil engineer, and the James Ritchie “R Lazy J Ranch” on Flag Creek hosted a tour July 19 of the[Read More…]
Mileage compensation for VA care
MEEKER | Attention Rio Blanco County Veterans: Veterans may be eligible for mileage reimbursement for travel costs to receive VA medical care. If you do not currently receive VA travel compensation please contact the Rio Blanco County Veterans Service offices. Rangely: John ‘Hoot’ Gibson, 970-878-9695. Meeker: Joe Bob Dungan, 970-878-9690.[Read More…]
Wagon Wheel OHV club meets Aug. 2
MEEKER | The Wagon Wheel OHV Club will meet Wednesday, Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. at Kilowatt Korner at Sixth and Market streets. All OHV riders are invited. Plan to attend and support motorized recreation.
Fire safety
RBC | Wildfire season is here. The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) is sharing key steps to staying safe during this dangerous season. Follow these tips to reduce your risk from wildfire. – Make a plan. Find the best two evacuation routes from your home and from your community. Know how[Read More…]
Rangely OHV Rally registration
RANGELY | Register now for the Rangely OHV Adventure Rally Aug. 1-10. Registration is open until July 31 for $65. After July 31 registration is $75. Kids under 10 are free. Visit www.wagonwheeltrails.org to register. For more information, call the Rangely Area Chamber of Commerce at 970-675-5290.
Rio Blanco County Fair starts July 28
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Fair kicks off Friday, July 28 at the fairgrounds in Meeker. This year’s theme is Windmills and Wagon Wheels. Kolbi Franklin designed the cover of the fair book. The fair book this year is dedicated to Rangely’s Adair Norman, who has served on the[Read More…]
Community Calendar: July 27, 2017
– National Night Out with a Movie Tuesday, Aug. 1 at 6 p.m at Paintbrush Park and the Meeker High School auditorium. Join the Meeker Police Department and ERBM for a free barbecue and movie. Call 878-3403 or visit meekerrecdistrict.com. – Free community pool party 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.[Read More…]
Days Gone By: July 20, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The Herald was served with a “Black Hand” notice this week. Our detective reports that the sable-hander is a big man who wears glasses and number 13 shoes and that he lives out in the Sheridan Park region. – Never judge a[Read More…]
Perlmutter withdraws from governor’s race
RBC | Ed Perlmutter released the following statement regarding the gubernatorial campaign: “Over the last couple weeks, I’ve realized the demands of running for governor and of serving in Congress were going to take more from me than I can give. “The democratic primary field is crowded, and whether I[Read More…]
