Activity for June 5-11
County
Colorado fishing report
When it comes to the weather, fishermen are a little hard to please. After several years of dry conditions and low water in many streams and reservoirs, the current spring and early summer have brought welcome rain to most parts of Colorado. But the same rains that have been a[Read More…]
EnCana, DOW produce wildlife impact video
RBC I EnCana and the Colorado Division of Wildlife have produced a training DVD that gives energy workers information to minimize impacts to Colorado wildlife and wildlife habitat. “Wildlife in Colorado: What You Need to Know” is designed to give energy workers a basic overview of the animals they might[Read More…]
Experts provide information on energy projects
RBC I More than 40 community leaders attended an informational meeting June 10 in Meeker, with Don McClure, vice president of EnCana, and Dean Tinsley, director Piceance Highlands Division for Williams Energy, at Mountain Valley Bank.
Williams gas plant update
Steve Allen, right, Meeker fire chief, visits with Jeff Madison, Rio Blanco County natural resources specialist and planning director, during a tour June 4 of the new Williams Gas Plant in the Piceance Basin.
Letter: Alzheimer’s walk will raise funds, awareness
Today an estimated 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s. In addition, 78 million baby boomers are approaching the age of greatest risk for developing this fatal disease. Now is the time to act to end this epidemic.
Letter: Cake decorators hope you’ll stop by booth
The 4-H Cake Decorating Club would like to thank everyone who attended last week’s demonstration and community day at the Clock Plaza.
Letter: Reader enjoys news about entire county
I am writing in response to the lady saying there is more writings about Meeker than Rangely.
Letter: DOW required to aid property owners
A bill has been passed that when private property owners sustaining damage from wildlife ask for help from the Colorado Division of Wildlife (DOW), the DOW is required to respond.
RMEF grants used to treat noxious weeds
RBC I Twelve counties in Colorado are slated for wildlife habitat conservation and public education projects using $205,497 in new grants from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.
Days Gone By: June 18 edition
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago • Wanted — A housekeeper on my ranch, 15 miles from Meeker. Myself, aged 35, and two hired men is the size of family; I have a neat home and want a neat, willing, good-natured, good-looking girl or widow not over 35 years[Read More…]
Learn about ExxonMobil’s Piceance Project
MEEKER — Join ExxonMobil for a community open house 4-6 p.m. June 24. Fairfield Center 200 Main St. Meeker, CO www.exxonmobil.com
