Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Next Friday the Meeker schools will close for the term, and the conventional school entertainment will be given to the public that evening at Odd Fellows; hall, to which no admission will be charged. The program will conclude with a short play, entitled “A[Read More…]
County
Warranty Deeds: Sept. 2023-April 2024
SEPTEMBER 2023 Seller: White River Ranch Properties LLLPBuyer: Chris and Jessica NelsonDescription: 1N 093W 20 2459 CR 8, 1N 093W 21 2459 CR 8Transaction Price: $60,000 Seller: James RynnBuyer: Edwards Co LLCDescription: 16 1N 092W 28 1111 CR 63Transaction Price: $700,000 Seller: Mackenzie Brasfield AKA Mackenzie CordovaBuyer: Aaron and Sylvia[Read More…]
Free mental health resources in May
RBC | May is Mental Health Awareness Month (MHAM). Observed since 1949, MHAM exists to help address mental health struggles that many Americans face, to educate people about resources available to them, and to reduce stigma around seeking support. This year, Governor Jared Polis is proclaiming the month of May[Read More…]
Online Red Cross course can save lives through fundamental training
Special to the Herald Times RBC | In an emergency, bystanders can be a critical lifeline until professionals arrive, yet nearly half of U.S. adults are unprepared to help in a medical crisis, according to a recent survey from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). However, four in five[Read More…]
A rare display…
Rio Happenings: May 5-11, 2024
ARRESTS A 44 year-old male was arrested 5/5/24 on a Rio Blanco County warrant and transported to jail. A 50 year-old male was arrested on 5/8/24 for DUI and weaving. He posted bond on 5/9/24. CALL SUMMARIES 5/5/2024 @ 9:13 am. A pile of manure caught fire on a piece[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 16, 2024
White River Alliance Trash Clean-Up Day May 18 MEEKER | The White River Alliance will be conducting their annual spring trash clean-up day. If you would like to help, please meet at the Lake Avery spillway parking area Saturday, May 18 at 9:30 a.m. We will split up to work[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: In RBC, the primary ballot is the decider for many local officials
“We in America do not have government by the majority. We have government by the majority who participate.” (Quote is attributed to Thomas Jefferson, but has not been found in his writings.) Thomas Jefferson may not have said it, but that doesn’t make it wrong. On the national level, less than[Read More…]
Letters to the Editor: May 16, 2024
Halandras announces his candidacy for RBC Commissioner seat Dear Editor, I am Regas Halandras and I am running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. I believe in the place we call home. I am a RBC lifelong resident born and raised in ranching where we operated across much of the county. [Read More…]
RBC Livestock Judging Teams attend last contest of season
RBC | This weekend both Livestock Judging Teams from Rio Blanco County attended the final regular season contest hosted by TRA Livestock Judging Team in Montrose, Colorado. There were 46 juniors making 12 junior teams and 43 seniors making 11 senior teams. The Western Rio Blanco County team consisted of Wayln[Read More…]
Conservation Corner: Forest Health
Work to improve Buford-New Castle Road begins this week
RBC | A large maintenance and improvement project will begin next week on the Buford-New Castle Road (NFSR 245). The project is the result of a partnership between Garfield County and the White River National Forest. Travelers can expect delays up to two hours Monday through Thursday 7 a.m. to[Read More…]
