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…]
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STAGE 1 FIRE BAN IN PLACE
A Stage 1 Fire Ban is in effect for the White River National Forest, Bureau of Land Management-administered lands, unincorporated and private lands in Summit, Eagle and Rio Blanco counties. Fire managers base decisions about fire restrictions on specific moisture measurements in vegetation and other risk factors such as predicted[Read More…]
Harp concert at Elks Park July 16
RANGELY | Christina Ivanna, harpist, will provide a family concert and hands-on event Sunday, July 16 at 2 p.m. at Elks Park. The concert is free and open to the public. Monday, July 17 at 9 a.m. the TANK will “Honor the Elders” featuring Christina Ivanna and Lois LaFond. For[Read More…]
Rangely, county see decreased sales tax revenue, Meeker up 10 percent
RBC I Sales and use tax revenue for Rio Blanco County is down by .07 percent for the first two quarters of 2017 compared to 2016 numbers. Motor vehicle use tax revenue declined 27 percent compared to the first two quarters of 2016. Construction materials use tax dollars for the[Read More…]
Centennial ranches…
Obituary: Walter Mallory George
Walter George was born on Rifle Creek to Claude A. and Clarissa Mallory George. He attended Rifle schools and served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
Mountain bike clinics July 14-15
MEEKER | Join Blair Seymour, the development program director and cycling program director for Steamboat Springs Winter Sports Club, as she shares her passion for teaching and educating all ages in the sport of mountain biking on July 14 (youth and coaches) or July 15 (adults).
Days Gone By: July 6, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – The secret of happiness is never to allow your energies to stagnate. – Rev. Nelson left Thursday morning on a missionary trip through Moffat County. – The Oldlands are now sporting a handsome auto delivery wagon. And so we progress in the[Read More…]
Weekly Call Review: June 26-July 2, 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…]
Community revitalization workshop July 27
RBC | There will be a half-day multi-county community revitalization workshop focusing on brownfield resources July 27 in Craig. The workshop is for community leaders and property owners who are working on economic development, revitalization and brownfield site redevelopment. The workshop is free, but interested parties should register in advance[Read More…]
Colorado Open Records Act update makes public records more accessible
Courtesy of the Colorado Press Association Special to the Herald Times RBC | On June 1, Governor Hickenlooper signed SB17-040 into law, and this new law becomes effective Aug. 9. Thus Colorado takes a meaningful step forward on behalf of the people. By updating the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA)[Read More…]
Summer kids’ camps underway
MEEKER | CNCC summer kids’ camp opportunities: Stamp Camp (ages 10-14) June 6-July 18 (six sessions), 10 a.m. to noon. For further information, call 878-5227 to get on a class list, stop by CNCC Meeker Center at 345 Sixth St. on Tuesday or Wednesdays to register. Registration forms may be[Read More…]