RBC | In work sessions Tuesday, Sept. 12, the Rio Blanco County Commissioners heard an update on activities from Callie Scritchfield, executive director of the White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts. Scritchfield said seeking long-term, sustainable funding has been “priority one.” Scritchfield said the districts are administering 14 grants[Read More…]
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BLM shares key findings in Wolf Creek meetings
The BLM conducted two public meetings in Rio Blanco County this week, with a third virtual meeting set for Wednesday after press time, regarding the Wolf Creek Reservoir projects. Key findings from the Situational Assessment were shared. RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) conducted two public meetings in[Read More…]
Days Gone By – September 14, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago One evening last week as State Game Warden J.S. Swan was crossing the state bridge at Glenwood he met a heavily laden pack animal, and upon investigation, he found it loaded with deer killed before the season opened. The offender was John Wetzill[Read More…]
White River Alliance roll up sleeves for cleanup
RBC | Volunteers of the White River Alliance recently donated part of a day for another successful effort to pick up trash along the White River, at fishing accesses, around Lake Avery, and in town to the 10th Street bridge. “It’s a simple act to pick up items that others[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: Aug 27th – Sept 2, 2023
ARRESTS 8/29/2023-Male party was picked up from Mesa County Jail and transported to Moffat County Jail on a Rio Blanco County Warrant. 8/30/2023- Female party was arrested by Rangely PD on a Rio Blanco County warrant and transported to Moffat County Jail. 8/31/2023-Male party turned himself in at the Sheriff’s[Read More…]
BLM seeks public input on new recreation plan
RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is welcoming public input on a plan to inform recreation management on America’s public lands. The new Blueprint for 21st Century Outdoor Recreation will guide Bureau decisions to proactively meet modern demands for exceptional and unique outdoor experiences, complementing the significant public[Read More…]
Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Arthur Critchlow was in from Piceance during the early part of the week and reports material progression in his section. Among the most notable improvements is that of the new school house on upper Piceance. It is a stone structure, large enough to[Read More…]
AG WEISER VISIT
LUCAS TURNER photo Colorado State Attorney General Phil Weiser and staff visited with hospital staff and local representatives at Pioneers Medical Center last week. Discussion revolved around Meeker’s potential, including outdoor recreation, county-owned fiber and low crime rates, and limiting factors like lack of housing and childcare. Weiser also surveyed[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: Aug. 20 – 26, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 yr old male was arrested 8/22 on an aggravated motor vehicle theft. He is still in custody. A 42 yr old male was arrested 8/26 on a RBC felony warrant. He is still in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 8/20/2023 @ 5:15 pm. There was a disturbance at the[Read More…]
Algae bloom at Lake Avery has not shown signs of toxicity
RBC | Signs warning residents about an algae bloom that were posted at Lake Avery in August caused some alarm regarding the potential for toxic blue-green algae that can harm humans and animals. Laboratory testing conducted by Colorado Parks and Wildlife indicates the blue-green algae present at Lake Avery this[Read More…]
Community Calendar
Auditions for Seussical Jr. MEEKER | Auditions for the fall production of Seussical Jr. the Musical for third through eighth graders will be Friday, Sept. 1 at 10 a.m. at the MHS auditorium. If you would like to be considered for a part with lines and solo singing, please prepare[Read More…]
BLM hosting meetings on Wolf Creek
PRESS RELEASE RBC | The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) White River Field Office will hold public meetings on the Wolf Creek Reservoir Situation Assessment Report on the right–of–way application from the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy District to construct and operate a reservoir between Meeker and Rangely. The approximately 66,720-acre-foot[Read More…]
