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. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
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Days Gone By: March 21, 2019
The Meeker Herald 125 years ago -The order of services at St. James church tomorrow will be of the finest ever rendered in Meeker. Easter carols, hymns and anthems will be sung both the morning and evening. The Easter offerings will be for the benefit of St. James church. The[Read More…]
Human trafficking awareness campaign
RBC | A human trafficking awareness campaign is coming to Rio Blanco County in April, with events in Meeker on April 27-28 and in Rangely on April 29-30. The campaign’s intention is to provide information and educate the public, particularly young people, about what human trafficking is, its prevalence and[Read More…]
Trooper Tips: A call to action, part 2
RBC | In January I talked about crashes during the 2018 holiday season which took nine lives in seven crashes during a 72 hour period. We now need to start looking at the causes of these crashes. Each of them had a different reason for the crash, but each one[Read More…]
OPED: Music appreciation matters
MEEKER | I am extremely fortunate that a piano has been a companion to me most of my life. As a child, in the tradition of women in my family, girls were expected to take lessons, learn classical music, and practice faithfully. Starting in first grade, my parents paid the[Read More…]
ERBM keeps ‘pushing forward’
MEEKER | There was an ERBM Recreation and Park District board meeting Tuesday, March 12, which focused on updates on current and future projects. Circle Park Phase I: Pond Construction: “We are very much in the design/permitting phase, working with our financial partners, etcetera,” Executive Director Sean VonRoenn said. “We[Read More…]
YVCF accepting scholarship applications
RBC | The Yampa Valley Community Foundation is now accepting online applications for 2018 scholarships. YVCF administers the Kenny Corriveau Trade Scholarship that is awarded to applicants in Routt, Moffat and Rio Blanco counties for the purpose of advancing education in the trades. This scholarship is available to individuals ages 17-25[Read More…]
Racquetball tourney hosts max number of competitors
RANGELY | The 26th annual Rangely Racquetball Tournament hosted a maximum number of competitors on the Western Rio Blanco Recreation Center courts March 8-10. Athletes arrived to compete from all over the Western Slope, including Grand Junction, Delta, Hotchkiss, Glenwood Springs, and Craig. They were joined by Front Range participants[Read More…]
Meeker trustees shift course on plans for Third Street facilities
MEEKER | In a work session following the regular board meeting, Meeker trustees reviewed a study about the town’s facilities at the end of Third Street, which include the water load-out, town shop, dog pound and recycling center. During discussions with Better City about the proposed Adventure Center, moving the[Read More…]
IRS provides payment options if you owe but can’t pay in full
RBC | As the 2019 tax filing season gets into full swing, the Internal Revenue Service reminds taxpayers who owe of the many easy payment options. The IRS anticipates that most taxpayers will be affected by major tax law changes. While most will get a tax refund, others may find[Read More…]
Moffat County Rural School Reunion this June.
RBC | The second Moffat County Rural School Reunion is being planned for this summer, June 15, 2019, Anyone interested in this event should meet downstairs at the Museum of Northwest Colorado March 28 at 2 p.m. For more information call 970-824-6761 or 970-824-6455.
Letter: Swamp of shame
Dear Editor: Hopefully some of your readers were able to watch the televised vetoing by President Trump of the bill denying his desire for a strong border with our neighbors in Mexico. The disgusting” aspect was not in beating President Trump but disallowing the elected president of our country the prerogative of[Read More…]
