The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Sept. 9, 1916 • As a rule, the Herald does not advise people as to how to vote in the primary. • Dave Musselman, the most popular Hibernian on Limekiln Hill, was exchanging greeting with his town friends this week. • Charley Charlton,[Read More…]
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Man runs across country for suicide prevention awareness
RBC I The idea of completing a marathon is a dream for some, a nightmare for others. For the vast majority, however, the thought of running 26.2 miles a day for eight months falls squarely in the second category. That is exactly what Phil King is doing, and he’s loving[Read More…]
RBC Fair Results
Pet Rock Contest – 2016 Mentor and Me Animal: 1.Jessa Taylor 2.Rylan Grimes 3.Hoyt Garcia 4.Emma Taylor 5.Eli Rundberg 6.Jill Ward
Scenic Byway anniversary…
Employers invited to Workman’s Comp seminar
MEEKER I All employers in the Meeker area are invited to attend and learn about premium cost containment, reducing premiums and safety/Worker’s Compensation at no cost.
Caves closed to protect bats
RBC I National forests and grasslands in Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming have renewed forest orders restricting cave access as part of the Rocky Mountain Region’s white-nose syndrome management strategy. The purpose of the orders is to reduce the likelihood of the inadvertent spread of the fungus that causes the[Read More…]
Scholarships for students who need help finishing their degree
RBC I The Foundation for Colorado Community Colleges has announced a new and innovative “Last Mile Scholarship” program. Last Mile Scholarships are intended for students who are close to completing an Associate Degree but need financial assistance to overcome a financial obstacle or hardship to graduate. The scholarships are available[Read More…]
Lost Solar Fire on Flat Tops expands to 2,024 acres
RBC I The Lost Solar Fire, burning on the Blanco Ranger District in the Flat Tops Wilderness, has grown in acreage over the past two days due to weather and conditions. The Lost Solar Fire is currently estimated at 2,024 acres.
Tours of proposed OHV areas are open to public
RBC I The Bureau of Land Management is hosting public site tours in September to four areas in the White River Field Office it is proposing as “OHV Open Areas.”
County jobless rate falls 1 percent
RBC I As the summer progresses, the unemployment rate in Rio Blanco County continues to lower with the outlook improving. In May, Rio Blanco had the second-highest unemployment rate in Colorado’s 64 counties while in June that figure improved to the No. 61 county in the state and in July[Read More…]
Grant funds for healthcare initiatives
RBC I The Western Colorado Community Foundation is currently accepting applications to the Western Colorado Health Fund.
Longest-running state newspapers
Compiled by the Denver Public Libary The Weekly Register-Call (Central City) July 26, 1868 – Present Originally founded as the Central City Register (July 26, 1868). Merged with the Evening Call (founded Feb. 16, 1878) on May 27, 1878 to form the Daily Register-Call, which ran until Nov. 3, 1890.[Read More…]
