RBC | The Rio Blanco County Pioneers Association Spirit of the Pioneers Award was posthumously conferred upon Patricia Ann Anderson on June 3, 2023. Her husband of 41 years, Harold Anderson, also received the Spirit of the Pioneers Award this year. Their plaques begin with the following statement: “The legendary[Read More…]
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Program pays youth to gain work, life skills
RBC | Northwest Colorado youth ages 17-24 can get paid while gaining valuable job search, financial literacy and work skills through a Colorado Workforce Center pilot program set to launch in June. The Workplace Survival Bootcamp includes one week of classroom instruction on topics such as resume writing, interviewing, workplace[Read More…]
Nate and Kalyn Walsh join Angus Association
RBC | Nate & Kalyn Walsh, Meeker, Colorado, are new members of the American Angus Association®, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in Saint Joseph, Missouri. The American Angus Association, with more than 22,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in[Read More…]
Alliance discusses mosquito control and riparian revitalization
Members of the White River Alliance met for drinks, education and conversation at Chippers Buffalo Hall. Following regular business the group heard from Shawn Connor, owner and Principal of BIO-Logic, Inc., a natural resources consulting business located in Montrose, Colorado. Connor spoke about riparian revitalization and restoration along the White[Read More…]
Craig Cast, Blast and Twang event this Saturday
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold its annual Family Cast, Blast and Twang event on Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Nine Mile Guest Ranch near Meeker, Colorado. This free event is for families and individuals interested in[Read More…]
Life jacket use urged for all water recreationists
RBC | As boat ramps open and warm temperatures entice people to get outdoors and recreate on the water, Colorado Parks and Wildlife urges people to wear a life jacket and boat safely following the deadliest year on Colorado’s rivers, lakes and reservoirs. In honor of National Safe Boating Week,[Read More…]
Days Gone By: June 8, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The town board passed an ordinance this week prohibiting the erection of amy more barbed wire fences within the corporate limits, and all those up now have to be removed by the first of next May. Aren’t we getting metropolitan? Another one of[Read More…]
Legislation to help rural hospitals becomes law
RBC | On Saturday, June 3, Governor Polis signed SB23-298 into law. This legislation, sponsored by Moffat and Rio Blanco counties’ State Senator Dylan Roberts, will provide critical support to rural and frontier hospitals by cutting red tape and enabling them to form collaborative agreements to expand their purchasing power.[Read More…]
Sen. Dylan Roberts set to speak Wednesday at White River Alliance meeting in Meeker
Colorado Senator Dylan Roberts will speak Wednesday in Meeker at Chippers (285 6th St.) at the White River Alliance meeting. The meeting is free, open to the public, and starts at 6 p.m.
Craig Cast, Blast and Twang this Saturday
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife is excited to announce that it will hold its annual Family Cast, Blast and Twang event on Saturday, June 10, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at Nine Mile Guest Ranch near Meeker, Colorado. This free event is for families and individuals interested in[Read More…]
Invasive species workshop June 8
RiversEdge West, Colorado State University, and Palisade Insectary are excited to host a free workshop in Rangely on June 8 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. about biocontrol and invasive plants. Dr. Cini Brown (Colorado State University) and Dr. Dan Bean (Palisade Insectary, Colorado Department of Agriculture) will introduce tamarisk[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: May 21-27, 2023
ARRESTS There were no arrests this week. Call summaries 5/21/2023 @ 5:38 pm. A lightning strike caused a single tree to catch fire in the area of Highway 139 and County Road 128. Rangely Fire Dept. responded and did not need any further assistance. 5/23/2023 @ 10:57 am. Someone accidentally[Read More…]
