The Meeker boys’ basketball team opened the season in Olathe on Tuesday with a 53-34 win and will host Caprock in the first round of the 2013 WREA Cowboy Shootout at 7:30 p.m. today. The Rangely Panthers are also in the eight-team bracket and will play Moffat County in the[Read More…]
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Questions about insurance? Read letters or call for help
RBC I More than 95 percent of Coloradans affected by cancellation notices for individual and small group health insurance plans in 2013 have been offered the opportunity to renew their policies early and continue them into 2014.
Dinosaur river permits for sale now online
DINOSAUR I Changes are coming to the river permit lottery at Dinosaur National Monument. Starting with the 2014 season, if you want to participate in the lottery for a high season permit to take a multi-day float trip on the Yampa or Green rivers, you can apply online through Recreation.gov[Read More…]
CPW has one-time grant for hunting, fishing and shooting partners
RBC I Colorado Parks and Wildlife is offering a one-time grant opportunity to agency partners that engage in hunting and angling outreach and education.
Hole in the sky…
Jeremy McCallister, the project manager for the Coulter Field improvement project at the Meeker airport, was the first person to take off after the dedication of the field to Gary Coulter on Saturday.
Rio Blanco County Warranty Deeds
Seller:Elk Creek Ranch Development Inc Buyer: M/R White River Ranch LLC Description: SUBDIVISION/MAP ELK CREEK RANCH PUD 287707 LOT 2 Transaction Price: $2,000,000.00
Colorado You Got Talent competition
MEEKER | “Colorado You Got Talent” will be holding auditions in Rio Blanco County this summer, and talented individuals from this and surrounding counties are invited to take part.
Christmas tree permits on sale now in Meeker, Rangely
RBC I Permits for cutting Christmas trees on Bureau of Land Management lands within designated areas of the White River Field Office are now on sale.
Shale down but not out!
RBC I Oil shale boosters and other enthusiasts were gathered at an annual Colorado School of Mines conference recently, when the talk turned to Shell Oil’s announcement that it was abandoning its oil shale project in western Colorado.
Letter to the Editor: Thanks to those in rangeland monitoring training program
Dear Editor: As good stewards of the land, ranchers continually strive to improve their management of the rangelands. The Douglas Creek and White River conservation districts are pleased to have an additional four local ranchers take advantage of the Districts’ Rangeland Monitoring Training Program during 2013.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Burke Brothers, who recently bought the Metz ranch on Piceance Creek, have brought in a fine bunch of cattle which they have turned loose on Piceance and the lower country.
From My Window… Airport dedication honors decades of service; work well done
Well, it looks like winter is upon us this week, and it may well be around for a few days. It has really been pretty nice around here with cold nights but days in the 40-degrees range. However, that is now just a few short days. It looks like we[Read More…]
