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Kickoff of 2012 summer job hunt
RBC I Today, the Department of Labor and Employment announced the official start of the 2012 Governor’s Summer Job Hunt.
Time to make your ornaments
MEEKER I While the tree that will become the 2012 Capitol Christmas Tree soaks up the Colorado sunshine in the White River National Forest, the humans involved in the project are busy making plans for decorating the tree and celebrating its journey from Colorado to Washington. Coloradans will be responsible[Read More…]
VFW memorial …
RBC | Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post 5843 in Meeker and VFW Post 5261 in Rangely are currently raising funds for the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial to be placed on the courthouse lawn in Meeker.
News Briefs: April 12, 2012
RBC Fair Board meeting April 19 MEEKER | Fair Board meeting, Thursday, April 19, 6 p.m., RBC Fairgrounds kitchen.
Fire destroys Parr homestead, damages farm equipment
MEEKER I With the current dry conditions, a controlled burn can get out of control quickly, which is what happened Easter afternoon on Little Beaver.
New Colorado license plate promotes hunting, fishing
Senator Jean White, R-Winter Park, sponsored House Bill 1275,which creates a Colorado Wildlife Sporting license plate to promote hunting and fishing in Colorado.
RBC Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • The K-T pushed a large bunch of cattle up river yesterday.
Colorado Master Farm Homemakers
Since 1954, Colorado farm and ranch women have been recognized for their contributions to production agriculture and rural lifestyle by induction into the Colorado Master Farm Homemakers Guild.
Forestry, wood product workshops
The Northwest Colorado Council of Governments and the Colorado State Forest Service are hosting a half-day workshop on financing and lending opportunities available for forestry and wood products businesses.
Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, April 10
Pioneers Medical Center Home Health will be offering its monthly Foot Care Clinic Tuesday, April 10, 10 a.m. at The Pines.
RBC Oldtimers Ass’n needs your help
The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association (Old Timers) will celebrating its 100th anniversary this year on June 2 and is looking for pictures of the past presidents. If anyone has a picture of a past officer please call Connie Theos at 970-878-5369 or mail to 6909 County Road 49, Meeker, Colo., 81641;[Read More…]