With home heating costs expected to be at their highest levels in a decade, families struggling to keep their houses warm this winter are encouraged to see if they qualify for assistance from Energy Outreach Colorado (EOC) or the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP). EOC, which is funded through grants[Read More…]
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ALL-STATE
Rangely High School senior Ryann Mergelmann, playing for the Meeker Cowboys softball team this season, has been named to the 3A all-state second team by the Colorado High School Activities Association.
Days Gone By – November 2nd, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A light snow fell Tuesday night, but on the whole the weather has been lovely during the past week. Judge and Mrs. Walbridge came in from Steamboat Saturday evening. Mrs. W. will spend the winter here with the junior Walbridge family but the[Read More…]
Getting a jump on the cricket problem
In 2023, crickets invaded nine different Western states, including northwest Colorado. Anabrus simplex, or Mormon crickets, don’t bite or sting, but they do cause crop damage as they eat their way across the landscape in droves. They’ve also been blamed for traffic accidents when they migrate across county roads and[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 15-21, 2023
ARRESTS 38 year-old male arrested on 10/19/2023 on a Rio Blanco Warrant. He bonded on 10/19/2023 37 year-old female arrested on 10/19/2023 on a Garfield County warrant. She bonded on 10/19/2023 21 year-old male arrested on 10/23/2023 for harassment and child abuse. A PR bond was granted by Magistrate McConaughy[Read More…]
BOCC makes board appointments; interim administrator starts in Nov.
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 24 in Rangely for work sessions and a regular meeting. The board conducted interviews with Steven Ray Rust and Rebecca Elder for the Fair Board, Michael Selle for the Historic Preservation Board, Ginny Love and Kay Bivens for the Meeker Colorado[Read More…]
CNCC to offer dental hygiene BAS
PRESS RELEASE This January Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) will begin offering a Bachelors of Applied Science (BAS) in Dental Hygiene. The BAS in Dental Hygiene is the first ever bachelor’s degree being offered at CNCC which historically has focused on career and technical education programing, two-year associate degrees, and[Read More…]
County public health may lose state grant funding
The Rio Blanco County Board of Health — the three commissioners, the public health director and the public health nurse — convened Tuesday in Rangely. Public Health Director Makayla Sheridan said the department is ready to submit its Community Health Assessment and Public Health Improvement Plan to the state. The[Read More…]
OKTOBERFEST
Rangely celebrated Oktoberfest put on by the Chamber. The pumpkin carving contest (top) was judged by the Rangely PD and Tim Webber (center.) (Center) winners were Riley Robie (12-17 Age Group), Tucker Raby (6-11 Age Group) and Morgan Raby (5 & Under Age Group.) Other festivities included free carriage rides[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 26th, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Wash Wakeman of Buford, was in town Monday with a load of ranch products. Literally speaking, Wash went into the wilderness some years ago and by the expenditure of lots of muscle, backed by a praiseworthy determination to win, has succeeded in making[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: OCT. 8-14, 2023
ARRESTS A male party was arrested on October 10, 2023 for a protection order violation. He was released on October 11, 2023 on a PR bond. A male party was arrested on October 11, 2023 for a protection order violation and criminal trespass. He was released on October 12, 2023.[Read More…]
Tips for avoiding scams this holiday season
RBC | As the winter holiday season approaches, consumer advocates and federal agencies are warning the public to be on the lookout for tell-tale signs of a scam. Mark Fetterhoff, program manager with AARP ElderWatch Colorado, said because people are expecting packages at this time of year, scammers have found[Read More…]
