MEEKER | The Cowboys got a lot of mat time this last weekend at the Tournament of Champions (TOC) in Vernal, Utah. The team wrestled 90 matches through the course of the three tournaments, after hosting Grand Valley in a dual the night before the tournament began. Wrapping up Thursday[Read More…]
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Rangely wrestlers compete in Utah tourney
RANGELY | This weekend the Rangely Panther wrestlers competed in the always difficult Tournament of Champions in Vernal, Utah. This year was a record-breaking year for the tournament as 38 teams competed from Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. “We sat down with our very young team and decided what guys would[Read More…]
Days Gone By: Jan. 9, 2020
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago – Those interested in the future of this section should attend the meeting at the court house Thursday evening to discuss the latest railway project. – The coupon system has been adopted at the City Meat Market and will be strictly observed. The system[Read More…]
Reminder: CPW shed-antler collection restrictions in effect Jan. 1 thru Apr. 30
RBC | To protect wintering big-game animals and sage grouse species, collection of shed antlers on all public lands west of I-25 is prohibited from Jan. 1 through April 30. “The purpose of the closures is to reduce disturbance of wintering wildlife during the time of year they are most[Read More…]
{Guest Column} CNCC January update: Happy New Year!
RBC | Happy new year! 2020 is upon us and Colorado Northwestern’s new spring semester will begin Jan. 13. We are looking forward to having the students back on campus along with the excitement and energy they bring. The new semester we will also begin conference play for several of[Read More…]
White River Basin snowpack at 90%
RBC | Reporting sites for the White River Basin indicate December’s total precipitation at 90% of average and at 81% of last year’s average as of January 2020. Year-to-date precipitation through December is at 73% of average and 100% of last year’s average. Reporting sites for the White River Basin[Read More…]
Mind Springs Health hosting free mental health classes in RBC
RBC | Mind Springs Health, the leading provider of mental health and addiction treatment on the Western Slope, is hosting two free Happiness and Resiliency Classes in Rio Blanco County on Jan. 16, 2020. The courses focus on the roles that character strengths, positive coping skills and resiliency play in[Read More…]
Historical Society annual meeting
MEEKER | The Rio Blanco County Historical Society will hold its annual membership meeting Sunday, Jan. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Heritage Culture Center. Bring a taco topping for the taco bar or a dessert to share. Membership renewals and new members welcome.
Community networking Jan. 27
RANGELY | The Community Networking meetings will resume on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Weiss Conference Room on the Rangely CNCC campus from 12-1:30 p.m. John Leary, a restoration coordinator with RiversEdge West, will be presenting on the increase of non-native tamarisk and Russian olive trees that “increase the risk[Read More…]
Letter: Turner announces commissioner candidacy
Dear Editor: There is plenty of interest in the District 3 County Commissioner race and it is good for the voters to have choices. So I am writing this letter to announce that I, Kai Turner, am running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner. I have put a lot of thought[Read More…]
Guest Column: Colo. River District working to keep West Slope water here
RBC | At the Colorado River District, we are working to ensure that whatever the future holds, there’s water on the West Slope to support our way of life. Whether you grow food, rely on clean water from your kitchen tap, or recreate on our rivers, the River District is[Read More…]
Third Street recycling officially closed
MEEKER | The recycling location at the end of Third Street in Meeker is officially closed as of Dec. 31, 2019, but the Town of Meeker is continuing to support free recycling for residents through a new contract with Eagle River Waste Services. Eagle River Waste Services was awarded the[Read More…]
