The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. Aug. 28-Sept. 3 For the last week the dispatch[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: September 7, 2017
The Meeker Herald — 100 years ago – One doesn’t learn much by talking, which may explain why some people know so little. – Jimmy Johnson trapped four wolves this week, near the head of Miller Creek. – Prof. C.L. Zumwalt, principal of the high school, arrived Tuesday with his[Read More…]
Microloans now available for start-ups and entrepreneurs
RBC | The Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Office (OEDIT) today announced the launch of the new Colorado Microloans program (CML)—a special initiative of the Colorado Economic Development Commission designed to provide small loans to start-ups and entrepreneurial small businesses that are underserved by traditional debt markets. “The[Read More…]
Gonyea~Levy wedding …
Tri-State, Colowyo vendor info Sept. 13
RBC | Have you ever wondered about how to become a qualified vendor with Tri-State Generation and Transmission and Colowyo Coal Company? Intimidated by what you imagine are the insurance and safety requirements? Come learn all about what it takes to do business with Tri-State as a qualified vendor at[Read More…]
Letter: City Park changes in hindsight
Dear Editor: Hindsight is sometimes interesting, but seldom useful because it is too late to affect a change. I have some hindsight about the reconstruction of the city park along the river south of Water Street Where did the large gray boulders come from? They are completely foreign to this[Read More…]
Three of four Rangely Jr. High volleyball teams play in Soroco
RANGELY | This weekend was the opening weekend for Rangely Middle School volleyball against Soroco. Three of the four teams played. The silver team—all sixth graders—played very well against Soroco coming out with a win. “We had some amazing serving in both games against Soroco with the top silver player[Read More…]
Guest Column: How much is grief costing you?
By Teresia Rose-Reed Special to the Herald Times RBC | In 2003, The Grief Recovery Institute conducted a landmark study of the “hidden” annual costs of grief in the workplace. The findings of the “Grief Index” were astonishing. The major causes of employee grief in order of severity are: death[Read More…]
Canyon Pintado sites close for improvements
RANGELY | Starting on Sept. 11, 2017, the Bureau of Land Management White River Field Office will temporarily close access to the East Four Mile and South Orientation Recreation Sites in Canyon Pintado Historic District for about four to six weeks. These sites are located at mile posts 61.3 and[Read More…]
UPDATE: Himes Peak Fire now 85 percent contained
RBC | A Multi Mission Aircraft surveying the Himes Peak Fire on Sunday estimated it at 112 acres. Firefighters have contained 85 percent of the perimeter and have plumbed it with hose to facilitate “mop up.” Over the next few days, they will cool hot spots and look for places[Read More…]
Benefit golf tournament Sept. 23
MEEKER | A golf tournament to benefit the Meeker Education Foundation will be held Saturday, Sept. 23 at the Meeker Golf Course. The championship flight (18 holes) is $400 per four-person team and includes use of a golf cart and drinks at holes, cash prizes and dinner prepared by Elk[Read More…]
