At the Rangely Christmas Bazaar on Dec. 10, 2022, the Radino Senior Center held a drawing for a special quilt donated by the Rangely Quilters. Congratulations to Kevin and Bonnie Scarlett, who held the winning ticket. Donations benefit Rangely seniors who gather at the center to socialize and share meals,[Read More…]
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS: January 5, 2023
New officials to be sworn in Jan. 10: UPDATED INFO RBC | Newly elected county officials will be sworn into office on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at 10 a.m. in the Sheriff’s Office Training Room in the Rio Blanco County Justice Center (entrance on the east side, across from St.[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: DECEMBER 25 ~ 31, 2022
ARRESTS 43 yr old male arrested on 12/27/22 for Criminal Mischief/Domestic Violence was granted PR bond on 12/28/22 by Judge Seldin 62 yr old male arrested on 12/31/22 for a Failure To Appear warrant will be advised on 01/03/23 CALL SUMMARIES 12/25/2022 @ 9:41 am. A report of people walking[Read More…]
Explainer: How Special Districts Work, Part 2
“The issue is, it’s very hard to have all these district lines mapped,” Rio Blanco County Assessor Renae Nielson told the HT while discussing the official boundaries of more than 20 special tax districts in the county. The districts exist to manage and operate various local government services, and are[Read More…]
Community profile: Lisa Hatch
Life presents unique challenges which require courage in the face of exceptional circumstances. Courage to face battle — knowingly entering a fight for righteousness — elevates courage to valor. Valor is a particular type of courage that demands heart and character. To face a conflict that may result in trauma,[Read More…]
SKIJORING INTO 2023
To the delight of many, Meeker Skijor made a return for the new year after the February 2022 event was canceled due to lack of snow. Rain and warmer than usual conditions made for a muddy, but usable, track. Veteran skijorers and locals of all ages participated in this year’s[Read More…]
Holiday houseplants, beyond the holidays
RBC | Well once again, Christmas has come and gone. Maybe you received some gifts you aren’t sure you are ready to call your own. I can’t help you with the slippers that aren’t your size or the decor that isn’t your style, except to say, we really should embrace[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Dec 29, 2022
The Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago The worst thing about a deadbeat is he is the last to find it out. The skating rink was pretty well patronized during the past week. The weather the past week has been moderate compared with the previous week, and yet the mercury[Read More…]
SAFETY FIRST!
Expect “very dangerous” avalanche conditions across the Park Range and Flat Tops, according to the Colorado Avalanche Information Center. “Slopes facing an easterly direction, which were recently wind-loaded, are the most dangerous. This is where you can trigger the largest avalanches. With fresh snow, it’s hard to identify which slopes[Read More…]
Ice fishing guidelines and reminders from CPW
There probably is no such thing as “safe” ice, but there are some guidelines anglers should consider. In Colorado, ice conditions can vary from lake to lake. Along the Front Range, it is especially important that anglers check ice conditions before heading out because of the region’s notoriously variable weather[Read More…]
Start 2023 with a CPW ‘First Day Hike’
First Day Hikes are a chance to get a jump start on your New Year’s resolutions by exercising in nature and experiencing the beautiful outdoor resources that Colorado has to offer. Participating state parks offer unique opportunities to get outdoors and learn about nature with guided hikes, scavenger hunts, prizes[Read More…]
Skijor this weekend at new location
Last year would have been the third annual Meeker Skijor event, but a shortage of snow forced the event’s cancellation. This year Meeker’s slot on the Skijor USA schedule has been moved from late February to New Year’s weekend, kicking off the 2023 race circuit. The race location has changed[Read More…]