County

Days Gone By: May 2, 2024

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The baseball boys had their first practice game last Sunday and will soon be ready to meet the nine from Goff’s Crossing, the Rifle Sluggers, or the New Castle Terrors. This section was visited by a good downpour of rain Thursday night, which was[Read More…]

COMMUNITY CALENDAR

May 2, 2024 Cannon test fire in Meeker this Friday, May 3, at 2 p.m. MEEKER | Friday, May 3 from 2-2:30 p.m., the Town of Meeker is planning to have a cannon shot on Main Street between 5th and 6th streets. The block will be closed starting after lunch.[Read More…]

RIO HAPPENINGS: April 21-27, 2024

ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 4/23/2023 @ 6:47 pm. A suspicious vehicle was called into the Communications Center on E Rodeo Rd. near Rangely. The reporting party stated there were two people in a truck that had clothes and trash scattered all over the roadway. Upon[Read More…]

Days Gone By: April 25, 2024

Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Connecticut claims a parrot 118 years. The weather couldn’t be better for farming operations. The Ladies Aid of St. James church will give the supper at the Odd Fellows dance next Tuesday evening. Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago CM Bewley who had a[Read More…]

Community Calendar: April 25, 2024

Coffee and treats with commissioner candidates April 27 MEEKER | Join the candidates for county commissioner on Saturday, April 27 from 8-11 a.m. at Kilowatt Korner in Meeker. Candidates for District 3 are Callie (Hendrickson) Scritchfield and Regas Halandras. The uncontested incumbent candidate for District 2 is Jennifer O’Hearon. For[Read More…]

Rio Happenings: April 14-20

ARRESTS A 40-year-old male was arrested on 4/15/2024 for DUI. A PR bond was granted 4/16/2024. A 36-year-old male was arrested on 4/16/2024 on a Rio Blanco County Domestic Violence warrant. A PR bond was granted 4/17/2024. A 44-year-old male was arrested on 4/21/2024 on violation of a protection order.[Read More…]

Commissioners interview administrator candidates

RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners had a busy week, holding almost six hours of public meetings Tuesday, of which a significant amount consisted of interviews with candidates for county administrator. The board interviewed three finalists: Vicky Edwards, Guy Dansie and Jeremy Muxlow. Commissioners’ questions focused on subjects like leadership[Read More…]

Getting ready to get in the dirt

Things to consider when planting a garden If you are looking to start a vegetable garden this season, or would like to revamp the one you already have established, there are multiple factors you may want to consider.  Obviously we need to think about our unique climate first. Colorado has[Read More…]

Tips to protect yourself from fraud and scams

RBC | The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).  If you haven’t already fallen prey to a scammer, a fraud scheme, identity theft, phishing[Read More…]