RBC I The hunting seasons for elk and deer are off to a good start, but weather uncertainty raises a few questions about the upcoming rifle hunts, Colorado Parks and Wildlife area game manager Bill de Vergie said in Meeker on Monday.
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Colorado officials say state open to hunting despite fed shutdown
RBC I Colorado is open for fall hunting with more than 23 million acres of public land that are not affected by the federal government shutdown.
Tony Seely: The importance of our nation’s veterans
EDITOR’S NOTE: Meeker native Tony Seely, a retired U.S. Air Force colonel, gave this speech on July 4, 2013, during the dedication of the Rio Blanco County Veterans Memorial on the front lawn of the Rio Blanco County Courthouse in Meeker. As we approach Veterans Day on Nov. 11, we[Read More…]
Crossing the country…
Results were not available for the Aspen cross country meet on Saturday but several runners from Meeker and Rangely competed, including Rio Blanco County’s best: seniors Caleb Lange of Meeker and Tanner Nielsen of Rangely.
What is Connect for Health Colorado?
RBC I Connect for Health Colorado™ is a new online marketplace where individuals, families and small businesses in Colorado can shop, compare, pick and purchase health insurance plans and get exclusive access to new up-front financial assistance, based on income, to reduce costs.
Students sought for scholarships
RBC I College-bound high school seniors are encouraged to visit the Daniels Fund website at DanielsFund.org to apply online for the Daniels Scholarship Program. The application deadline is Nov. 15, 2013.
VNA on hand to discuss Marketplace
MEEKER | Do you have questions about the new Health Insurance Marketplace? A representative from the Northwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association will present information on the new health insurance marketplace Connect for Health Colorado followed by a Q&A session on Oct. 23 at 6 p.m. at Meeker Town Hall.
Letter to the Editor: Will district benefit from Amendment 66?
Dear Editor: As much as an increase in taxes puts a sour taste in my mouth, I am still planning to vote for Local Ballot Initiative 3A in November.
Finding local fracking information
RBC I Question: How can I get information about fracking on or near my property? Answer: Any person interested in learning about hydraulic fracturing operations on or near their property can find information at the Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission (“COGCC”), their local county government and from a website[Read More…]
RBC Warranty Deeds – August and September 2013
August 2013 Warranty Deeds
Free flu shots for those with neuromuscular disease
RBC I The Muscular Dystrophy Association is offering assistance with the cost of flu vaccines for individuals affected by neuromuscular disease, including Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease).
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • J.W. Hugus & Co. have quite a number of car-loads of freight at Rawlins, and there are a good many freight outfits plying between there and Meeker transferring the same.


