RBC | The 911 surcharge is imposed by a local governing body, the 911 authority board, to pay costs incurred for the continued operation of emergency telephone service within that governing body’s jurisdiction, such as for equipment, installation and other directly related costs. The jurisdiction is set by the Public[Read More…]
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Meet Sparky: Cat show to be one new addition to county fair
RBC | Sparky is part of the new addition to the animal shows as the Rio Blanco County Fair this year. Sparky will be joined by Kira, Cleo, Misstache, Lucky and Alex. With cat names like that, the addition promises to be lively. Five 4-H members will be presenting both[Read More…]
CPW to host meetings for big game season structure
RBC | Colorado Parks and Wildlife invites the public to have a voice in big game hunting regulation changes that will form the foundation for policy in the years to come. As part of its Big Game Season Structure (BGSS) planning process, CPW will hold a series of in-person open[Read More…]
CPW gives final approval to wolf restoration plan
RBC | After more than two years of extensive statewide stakeholder meetings and outreach via a series of public hearings, the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission on Wednesday gave final approval to the final Colorado Wolf Restoration and Management Plan. The plan was unanimously adopted through a two-step approval process[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 11, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – A team belonging to J. H. Beard tried to run away with a load of sand near the corner of Sixth and Park on Monday afternoon. The driver, Brown, had a foot badly crushed under a wheel when the wagon struck a[Read More…]
Cure spring fever with these fun area events
With spring playing peekaboo with Northwestern Colorado, perhaps you, like me, have been itching to hit the road for a day or a weekend. Inspired by that craving I have put together a little guide of happenings you may want to plan an adventure around. Friday, May 5: Cinco De[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 4, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago – Water was turned into the town ditch this week. The town ditch will be in charge of T.D. Riley, and all wishing water will settle with him. – A month or two ago a move was made by several of our sportsmen[Read More…]
Community Calendar: May 4, 2023
Trail system clean-up moved to this weekend MEEKER | The Meeker trail cleanup has been moved to this weekend due to trail conditions. All ages are welcome to volunteer. Join the Meeker Area Mountain Bike Association on Saturday, May 6 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and/or Sunday, May 7[Read More…]
Rio Happenings: April 23-29, 2023
ARRESTS A 39 year old male was arrested on 4/29/2023 on a Rio Blanco County warrant. He bonded on a surety bond on the same day. A 47 year old male was arrested on 4/28/2023 on a violation of protection order. A 33 year old male was arrested by Rangely[Read More…]
Proposed solar farm generates surge of interest from public
MEEKER | “We’ve always believed that good land management meant resilience, and my father always preached the highest and best use,” said lifelong Meeker resident, high school teacher and landowner Kathleen Kelley in response to a recent surge of public interest about a proposed solar farm on her family property.[Read More…]
Nominate a Pioneer
RBC | Since 2017, the RBC Pioneers Association has recognized a community member who embodies the characteristics of courage, dedication to service and devotion to community demonstrated by the men and women who settled in the White River Valley in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Previous honorees have[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY: April 27, 2023
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 100 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 50 years ago The Meeker Herald ~ 25 years ago Rangely Times ~ 50 years ago Rangely Times ~ 25 years ago
