Meeker Chamber of Commerce director Katelin Cook thanked area energy operators, including representatives from EnCana, Shell and Williams, and the 15 groups of volunteers who helped clean up Rio Blanco County Road 5 (Piceance Creek) last Saturday. Energy operators donated $500 to each non-profit group organized by Cook and Rangely[Read More…]
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Rohn named new RCOC director
RANGELY I Nita Rohn was named the new executive director of the Rangely Chamber of Commerce.
Teaching kids to swim can reduce drowning risk
RBC I Swimming instructor Rita Goldberg can’t believe some people still teach kids to swim by proverbially throwing them in the water to see if they sink or swim instinctively.
Cut and remove weeds
MEEKER I Property owners (or the individuals responsible for the property) are required to cut and remove weeds and brush, including weeds in adjacent alleys and public rights-of-way between June 10-20 and again between Aug.1-10.
RIO BLANCO COUNTY DAYS GONE BY
The Meeker Herald — 125 years ago n A meeting was held at J.V. Houston’s office Monday night for the purpose of organizing a baseball club. Morris Dreifuss was elected treasurer and J.F. Houston, secretary. The following constitute the nine, and placed as they will play. C.G. Grymes, catcher; E.[Read More…]
Scherbarth comes away with 1st place
RBC I Tori Lasker, 10, and Chris Scherbarth, 9, represented Meeker very well Saturday, June 11 at the Colorado Rockies Pitch, Hit and Run Team Championship. Tori placed second overall in the 9-10 girls’ division. Chris placed first overall in the 9-10 boys’ division.
Roadless Rule review available
RBC I The Forest Service released the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Statement (RDEIS) for the proposed Colorado Roadless Rule for public review and comment on April 15, 2011.
Enterprise donates $30,000 to local EMS
RBC I Enterprise Production, owner and operator of the Meeker Gas Plant, donated $30,000 to the Eastern Rio Blanco Fire and Rescue District.
Oil, gas commission offers info on “fracking”
RBC I The Colorado Oil and Gas Conservation Commission has added an important new link to its website to provide the public with a wealth of information related to hydraulic fracturing in Colorado.
Loose Ends: The meet and greet
The phrase “meet and greet” is now one of the most overused as many social gatherings use it as the main draw for people to get together.
White River Swine Club report
MEEKER I This month’s meeting, which was held on June 6, was about the ribbons you can get in showmanship and your record book.
Cook named to CSU-Pueblo dean’s list
MEEKER | Marki Cook has been named to the 2011 spring semester dean’s list at Colorado State University-Pueblo.