RBC | HopeWest, a leading nonprofit organization committed to providing support and guidance to individuals and families facing grief and loss, is grateful to announce the return of its highly anticipated annual Camp Good Grief. This transformative camp offers a safe and nurturing environment for children and teens in grades[Read More…]
County
WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS …
RBC economic update released
MEEKER | While the numbers for Rio Blanco County’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have suffered due to large losses in oil and gas output since 2020, other factors remain fairly constant, including employment, median household income, and inflationary pressure, according to an economic update for the first quarter of 2023[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 29, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago A man in Virginia, rode 40 miles to Fairfax Station, for the express purpose of getting Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy, and took home with him a dozen bottles of medicine. Another old landmark began to disappear this week. The adobe where Judge Hazen once[Read More…]
Play a part in the Meeker Pageant
Practices for the Meeker Pageant are June 27-29 at 6:30 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. Meet by the grandstands. Youth must have a parent or guardian come to the first practice to sign the required paperwork. The Pageant performance will be Sunday, July 2 in the evening.
CLEARING THE WAY …
With the amount of snow that fell on the Flat Tops this winter clearing a couple of the county’s highest roads took a little longer than usual. Rio Blanco County Road and Bridge Operator Steven Brickey took pictures of the process of cutting through remaining snowdrifts at Ripple Creek and[Read More…]
FLORA AND ‘FAWN-A’
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…]
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…]
