MEEKER I The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public comment on a proposal to lease approximately 2,592 acres of federal coal reserves beneath BLM managed lands in Rio Blanco County, Colo., adjacent to the existing Deserado Mine.
County
Commissioners adopt budget
RBC I In a public meeting last Monday, Rio Blanco County budget director Chris Singleton presented an overview of the proposed 2012 budget to commissioners and department heads.
Connections 4 Kids welcomes new coordinator
RBC I Connections 4 Kids, the early childhood council of Rio Blanco and Moffat counties, announces the hiring of its new coordinator, Michelle Balleck. Her first day was Monday, Dec. 5.
True holiday spirit should not include “things”
RBC I Among other things, the holidays are a time of giving and receiving gifts. The question most often asked of people is, “what did you get?” Much less frequently asked is, “what did you give?”
Letter to the Editor: Community grants
Dear Editor: On behalf of Natural Soda Inc., our employees and customers, we would like to thank the many community organizations that applied for Natural Soda’s 2011 Community Support Program.
Capitol Christmas Tree will come from Meeker area in 2012
MEEKER I Meeker Mayor Mandi Etheridge will join Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper and renowned photographer John Fielder tomorrow in Denver, along with representatives from the White River National Forest and Choose Outdoors to announce the selection of the White River National Forest as the source of the 2012 Capitol Christmas[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4H achievement night awards
2011/2012 Meeker Council officers:
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Early this week Mrs. W.H. Randolph, from her cabin on the claim to Josephine basin, with a small .22 caliber rifle, shot and killed a large gray wolf.
OHV enthusiasts asked to attend meeting
RBC | Everyone interested in the future of off-highway vehicle use is encouraged to attend a Dec. 13 meeting in Glenwood Springs, Colo.
Weed, pest district meeting Dec. 13
RBC | The Piceance Creek Weed and Pest District will have a meeting Tuesday, Dec. 13 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rock School.
White River Electric Cowboy Shootout
Each year a MVP and all-tournament team are selected and announced before the championship games on Saturday.
County to hold budget hearing Dec. 12
RBC | County commissioners will hold a special budget hearing Monday, Dec. 12, at 6 p.m. at the County Administration Building, 200 Main St., in Meeker.
