RBC I Each month, the Colorado Department of Agriculture features a different commodity to highlight the variety and quality of products grown, raised or processed in the state. This month, Colorado pumpkins are featured in our Pumpkin Zucchini Walnut Bread recipe.
County
Rio Blanco Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago Wanted–A good girl, who wishes to attend school, to work for her board. Inquire at the post office. Though he is on his way, the president doesn’t appear to have absolute and definite knowledge as to where he is going.
Colorado’s W.I.C. program can help
RBC I New mothers need to be aware that maintaining a healthy weight is important for both themselves and their babies. Colorado’s Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program can help.
Meeker artwork adorns CNCC’s new Craig campus
MEEKER I The work of three Meeker artists graces the new CNCC facility in Craig. Andy Goettel, Sondra Garcia and Pat Sheeran Daggett were among 13 artists whose submissions were chosen to decorate the new CNCC facility.
Letter to the Editor: Editor, you’re doing a fine job
Dear Editor: You don’t need to become “tougher.” I think you’re doing a fine job and I’ve been reading the Herald for decades, Dick Lyttle and Jim and Leota Cook’s watch.
Dinosaur Quarry, visitor center open
DINOSAUR I “Fall and winter are quiet seasons at Dinosaur National Monument but there are services available for those who would like to visit,” announced Superintendent Mary Risser. “The new Quarry Visitor Center and Quarry Exhibit Hall located six miles north of Jensen, Utah, will be open daily, with the[Read More…]
DAR meeting in Craig Saturday
RBC | The Augusta Wallihan Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday, Oct. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Craig VFW post.
Western Slope College Fair Oct. 9
RBC I The seventh annual Colorado Western Slope College Fair will be held Sunday, Oct. 9th, at Aspen High School in Aspen, Colo. From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., representatives from 220 colleges, universities and two-year and technical schools across the country and around the world will display information specific[Read More…]
RBC’s Wagon Wheel Trail
RBC I The first organizational meeting for the Rio Blanco County OHV (Off-Highway Vehicle) tourism project was held last week. The assembled group came up with a name for the proposed trail system — Wagon Wheel Trail — and a mission statement.
Meeker keeps RBC Cup on east end
For the past five years, golfers from Meeker and Rangely have played matches against each other, alternating courses each year.
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago • Perry Spurlock, proprietor of the Meeker-Rifle stage line, this week received and placed in commission between Rifle and the White River metropolis a fine four-seated tally-ho coach. Twelve passengers can be carried comfortably in the new vehicle.
Hunter Ed. classes available in GJ
With Colorado’s big-game seasons just around the corner, Colorado Parks and Wildlife is reminding sportsmen anticipating the purchase of their first big-game license that there are still slots available for several upcoming hunter education classes held in the Grand Junction Hunter Safety Complex.
