Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Some of our cattlemen fear that the range will be overstocked next summer. If all the cattle are brought in that are booked for this valley, it looks to us as though there are substantial grounds for their fears. The hardest worked man in[Read More…]
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Colorado man sentenced to 22 years for kidnapping employee from Michael Bloomberg’s ranch
RBC | U.S. District Court Judge Alan B. Johnson sentenced Joseph Beecher, 51, of Craig, Colorado, to 264 months in federal prison with five years of supervised release to follow, for the kidnapping of a woman from Michael Bloomberg’s ranch in February 2022. Beecher was convicted of kidnapping, carjacking, using/carrying[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: DECEMBER 1-7, 2024
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 12/1/2024 @ 10:22 pm. A car vs elk occurred at approximately the 46 mile-marker on Highway 139. The vehicle was drivable however the elk was deceased. Besides the elk, no injuries were reported. 12/2/2024 @ 9:12 am. Two juveniles were issued summons[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 12th, 2024
Tumbling & Dance Expo Monday, Dec. 16 MEEKER | The community is cordially invited to come support ERBM tumblers and dancers as they showcase their skills at the Tumbling and Dance Expo. This year’s Expo is scheduled for Monday, Dec, 16 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Meeker Elementary[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – December 12th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago County Clerk Fordham and family left for Denver this morning, where Mrs. Fordham and the children will spend the winter. Mr. F will again be at his post of duty in the courthouse in a few days. This storm will retard building operations. This[Read More…]
CPW begins aerial monitoring, collaring project in Western Colo.
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife will soon begin elk capture work via helicopter to complete the final year of a project to help the agency better understand elk calf survival. Work began Monday, Dec. 2 on the Bear’s Ears herd in northwest Colorado in the counties of Moffat and[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Nov 24-30, 2024
ARRESTS 11/27/2024- A 42 year-old female was arrested by Rangely PD for 3rd Degree Assault, Domestic Violence. She was released 11/29/2024 on a PR Bond. 11/27/2024- A 28 year-old male was taken to jail on a warrant for Contempt of Court. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 11/26/2024 @ 1:26[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – December 5th, 2024
The Christmas Shop at the Upstairs Gallery Dec. 6-7 MEEKER | Come see the new artwork and fine crafts at The Upstairs Gallery Christmas Shop reception Friday, Dec. 6 from 2-8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Meeker Holiday Market Dec. 6-7 MEEKER | The[Read More…]
Merry Meeker Shop at Home Week 3!
DAYS GONE BY – December 5th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Poverty would soon be an unknown quantity if men could dispose of their experience at cost. Lark Craig has returned from “Old Mo” after a pleasant visit to his childhood haunts. And, incidentally, we might mention that Lark is getting fatter and jollier every[Read More…]
CMU Club tours Terra Energy’s innovative fracking system
RBC | Over the rolling hills of Highway 13 and down the Piceance Creek road on County Road 26, is where Colorado Mesa University’s Land Energy Management Club recently toured Terra Energy’s state-of-the-art fracking system in Rio Blanco County. The visit provided insights into the company’s innovative methods for reducing[Read More…]
Winter travel season begins on White River National Forest
RBC | The winter travel season is underway across the White River National Forest. During the winter season, all-wheeled vehicles, including bikes, are limited to plowed routes to protect snow conditions for winter recreation and to protect road quality. “These winter regulations are an important part of keeping the White[Read More…]
