One of Meeker’s town does is showing off her twin fawns. She’s chosen to hang out here with her babies, but whether in town or in the backcountry, Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) asks that the public respect wildlife by giving them space and leaving young wildlife alone. This protects[Read More…]
County
Rio Happenings: June 11-17, 2023
ARRESTS A 35 year old female was arrested on 6/15/2023 for motor vehicle theft. She was transported to Moffat County Detentions and received a PR bond. CALL SUMMARIES 6/11/2023 @ 6:53 am. Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office assisted Rangely Fire and EMS on a one vehicle rollover accident at the[Read More…]
Community Happenings: June 22, 2023
Town Hall with Lukens, Roberts MEEKER | Meghan Lukens and Dylan Roberts will be in Meeker on Wednesday, June 28 from 5-6 p.m. at the Meeker Library. They will take this opportunity to share what was accomplished during the legislative session. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions. Come[Read More…]
5K on the Fourth
MEEKER | Run (or walk) a 5K on the 4th! This year’s Run for Your Life 5K is an event for all ages and abilities. Bring your family, pets (on a leash) and friends. This fun annual event is put on by ERBM Recreation and Park District. The cost of[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 22, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The School Board have hired W.H Clark as principal and Miss Gibbs as teacher of the primary department. The Intermediate department has been offered to Miss Carson. The cricket campaign is now in full operation and as much progress is being made as[Read More…]
Sneak peek of CAM’s Ag Academy this Friday, June 23 in Meeker
CAM’s Ag Academy, an Agricultural Literacy Outreach program, is an integral part of the Agricultural Education program at Colorado State University and is taking the classroom on the road this summer to a few select county fairs, including the Rio Blanco County Fair. CAM’s Classroom, a hands-on, interactive experience designed[Read More…]
ROBERTS TALKS WATER & MORE …
Colorado District 8 Senator Dylan Roberts met with members of the White River Alliance (WRA) at Chipper’s Bar & Grill last week to discuss a variety of subjects related to river health and riparian restoration. Robert’s spent about half the meeting listening to concerns and taking notes. WRA member’s focused[Read More…]
County Beat: June 15, 2023
AIRPORT WATER LINES EXTENSION Efforts to add a new water line at Meeker’s airport continue following analysis of three potential installation options. The infrastructural upgrade would increase water pressure at the airport to accommodate fire safety requirements as part of proposed construction of a new private hangar. Originally the project[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: June 4-10, 2023
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. CALL SUMMARIES 6/4/2023 @ 6:02 pm. A group of people were camping in a no camping area near the 26 mile-marker on Highway 64. A deputy responded and the area was for day use only and the campers were urged to pack up[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 15, 2023
Town Hall with Lukens, Roberts MEEKER | Meghan Lukens and Dylan Roberts will be in Meeker on Wednesday, June 28 from 5-6 p.m. at the Meeker Library. They will take this opportunity to share what was accomplished during the legislative session. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions. Come[Read More…]
CPW habitat program open to landowners
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is pleased to announce the Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program application period is now open until Oct. 10, 2023. The Colorado Wildlife Habitat Program (CWHP) is a statewide program that offers funding opportunities to landowners who wish to protect wildlife habitat on their property, and/or[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 15, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago At the meeting of the Town Council last week it was decided to cut down all the trees in the Town Park and to replant it at a cost of $500. Our councilmen seem to think the trees are objectionable because they are[Read More…]
