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…]
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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…]
Ocean to ocean
RBC | There was a TV show in the 1960s called Route 66. Young and handsome Martin Milner starred in this endless road trip in a cool 1961 corvette convertible. He and his buddies cruised Route 66 which zig-zagged from Chicago to LA and never touched Colorado. We didn’t have[Read More…]
Crickets!
This year’s crop of anabrus simplex (also known as shield-backed katydids or Mormon crickets) are in their “dark phase” – migrating in bands. They’ve been seen crossing Hwy. 64 and 40 in the last few weeks. Chance Walker Photo/Video
Extension office connects CSU resources to county residents
RBC | “What’s really cool about the extension office and this idea of bringing the university to the people is that we have resources across the state through CSU [Colorado State University],” said extension agent Tonya Merz from her office at the Rio Blanco County Fairgrounds. The 4-H Youth Development[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: May 28-June 3, 2023
ARRESTS A 39-year-old male was arrested by Rangely Police Dept. on 5/28/2023 for 3rd degree assault. A PR bond was granted on 5/29/2023 CALL SUMMARIES 5/28/2023 @ 3:36 PM. A motorcycle accident occurred at approximately the 11 mile-marker on County Road 7. The motorcycle rider was transported to a hospital[Read More…]
Community Calendar: June 8, 2023
First Meekerpalooza this Friday MEEKER | Live music, food, fun and family…what more could you want? The Meeker Friday concert tradition continues in June and July. Music will be provided by West Highway 7 (June 9); Elk Range (June 23); Noodle Soup (July 14) and A Band Called Alexis (July[Read More…]
Colorado youth trek through history
RBC | Moving your entire life with all your belongings towed behind you cross-country takes a few days in our modern era. Before settling in the West, the early pioneers moved their families by creative methods, including wagons or on horseback if you were fortunate, and in more humble situations,[Read More…]
