The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Sulphur Creek is now dry. Last year it had running water all season. But this is an off season. • With the completion of the Lost Creek Ditch the Coal Creek mesa region will be supplied with an abundance of water.
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Potential for fire high this holiday season
Temperatures are climbing and so are fire indicators in northwest Colorado. Fire danger is very high in Rio Blanco and Moffat counties and moderate to high in Routt, Jackson and Grand Counties.
Range Call fireworks show ‘biggest of the Western Slope’
Just like Range Call’s 125th anniversary celebration, Meeker’s Fourth of July fireworks show will be a big deal. Really big. “I would have to say, it will be the biggest show on the Western Slope,” said Todd Morris, who is in charge of the fireworks production and is a licensed[Read More…]
Meadow Creek Fire continues to burn in WRNF
The Meadow Creek Fire continues to burn in the upper reaches of Main Elk Creek, approximately 8 miles northwest of New Castle.
Classifieds: July 1, 2010 edition
ANNOUNCEMENTS ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us
Public meeting set on county master plan
RBC I A public meeting will be held at 7 p.m. Aug. 5 at the county administration building — east of Watt’s Ranch Market in Meeker — to review and solicit feedback on the county’s completed draft master plan.
Opinion: CNCC’s marketing campaign includes concert promotion
When John Boyd arrived as president of Colorado Northwestern Community College in March 2006, the school’s enrollment numbers were declining. “The year we got here, they were experiencing a 25 percent decline in FTEs (full-time equivalents),” Boyd said. “So we needed to turn that around.” And, boy, have they.
Rio Blanco County election deadlines:
Voter qualifications: A citizen of the United States 18 years old by Election Day A Colorado resident who has lived at the address of record within a given precinct for 30 days by Election Day Registered to vote 29 days prior the election.
The County Cubicle: Drill, baby, drill is county policy
Editor’s note: In an effort to keep residents informed on happenings within county government, county employees will contribute biweekly articles for “The County Cubicle.” These articles may include responses to reader questions or expression of interest. Readers are encouraged to submit questions or suggestions to County Administrator Pat Hooker at[Read More…]
RIO BLANCO COUNTY ON PATROL
Activity for June 11-17 RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, June 11 MPD-1:28 a.m.-Disturbance at Fifth St. and Market St., Meeker RBSO-10:34 a.m.-Animal call at Hwy 64 and County Rd. 5, Meeker MPD-10:44 a.m.-Citizen assist at 858 Market St., Meeker
RIO BLANCO COUNTY WARRANTY DEEDS
APRIL 2010 TRANSACTIONS Seller: Daniel Kelley and Audrey Eaton Buyer: Caryl Meitler Description: Subdivision: Sanderson Hills Subdivision 185454 Lot: 71, 72 569 Larry Lane
Police Blotter: June 18-24
Law enforcement activity for June 18-24, 2010, included:
