MEEKER | The Meeker FFA Chapter will be hosting a Mr. Meeker Pageant on March 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the elementary school. The pageant is an all-men’s beauty pageant that involves a variety of events. The theme for the boys will be Miss America and will include a gown[Read More…]
County
Correction on AGNC article
RBC | In last week’s Herald Times article about the Community Networking Group meeting, we incorrectly stated that the governments that make up the membership/associates of the Associated Governments of Northwest Colorado (AGNC) comprise 63 percent of the state’s geographical area. According to Bonnie Peterson, AGNC executive director, the percentage[Read More…]
Forest Service releases draft decision for Buford/New Castle Project
RBC | The White River National Forest has released a Final Environmental Assessment and Finding of No Significant Impact (EA/FONSI) and draft Decision Notice (DN) for the Buford New Castle Project, located on the Rifle and Blanco Ranger Districts, in Garfield and Rio Blanco counties. “This decision represents a unique[Read More…]
Snowpack conditions still good; runoff expected to be above normal
RBC | While February brought substantially less precipitation to Colorado than the previous two months, snowpack and precipitation accumulations were near normal, leaving us with well above normal snow water equivalent (SWE) and water year precipitation amounts. As of March 1, statewide snowpack was at 139 percent of the 1981-2010[Read More…]
CNCC culinary classes available
MEEKER | Chef Karla will be teaching several culinary classes this spring. They are one or two session classes on Thursday from 6-9 p.m. Spaces are limited so register early. March 30—Menu Planning For A Week (tips for busy families); April 6—Breakfast Surprises (for the most important meal of the[Read More…]
CNCC Foundation banquet March 25
RANGELY | The 13th annual CNCC Foundation fundraising banquet and auction will be held March 25 at 6 p.m. in the Colorado Room at CNCC in Rangely. Funds raised from the live and silent auctions will go toward scholarships for CNCC students at all CNCC campuses. Tickets for the prime[Read More…]
Weight and lifestyle management seminar
MEEKER | The Ideal You free weight and lifestyle management seminar at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 21 in the Hugus Bldg. seminar room. 970-824-0226 or 970-326-5269 for more information.
Clarification on Gardner position
RBC | Senator Cory Gardner’s office is seeking to clarify the Senator’s position on the Bureau of Land Management’s proposed oilfield venting and flaring rules. According to Betsy Bair, regional director for Senator Gardner’s Grand Junction office, the Senator has not declared a stance on the issue and is still[Read More…]
Meeker Assembly venue change this week
MEEKER | Due to the stage floor being replaced in the high school auditorium, Meeker Assembly of God will be having its Sunday service at the church building March 19. There will still be only one service at 10 a.m. as usual.
Agricultural water rights holders urged to attend workshop
RBC | If you have agricultural water right, then the Colorado Ag Water Alliance (CAWA) workshop is for you. If you are concerned about the future of Colorado’s water, then the CAWA workshop will be of interest to you. If you want to learn more water, then you might attend[Read More…]
Black Powder Blanket Shoot March 25
MEEKER | The Meeker Sportsman’s Club annual Jim Harmon Memorial Black Power Blanket Shoot will be Saturday, March 25. Sign up at 9 a.m., shotgun shoot starts at 10 a.m. Traditional muzzleloaders, black power pistols and in-lines, iron sights only and patch and ball only. Traditional dress encouraged but not[Read More…]
Food safety classes in Meeker, Rangely
RBC | The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is offering Food Safety Basics training for food employees. Managers, chefs and staff are encouraged to attend. Participation may qualify an establishment for one of its routine food inspections for the year. Meeker class: March 22 from 1-5 p.m. at[Read More…]