Quick Facts Fire size: 5,188 acres and 29 percent contained Structures lost or damaged: 0 Location: 16 miles southeast of Meeker Start date July 29, 2018 Cause unknown Total personnel: 326
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Two arrested for heroin possession
MEEKER | On Aug. 6, Meeker Police were called to a local motel
Editor’s Column: The real enemy is within
Newspapers across the country have been asked to write editorials this week about the media being referred to as the “enemy of the people.” It’s a trendy phrase these days, with all the simplicity of good propaganda behind it. It’s catchy, it stirs up emotion and it’s not terribly specific.[Read More…]
Air Quality Health Advisory: Thursday, Aug. 16
Widespread smoke from several in-state and out-of-state fires is impacting large sections of western Colorado. In addition, eastern Rio Blanco county has heavy smoke from the Cabin Lake Fire. Periods of moderate to heavy smoke can be expected. As of 9 a.m., Thursday, Aug. 16, the air quality index category[Read More…]
EVIDENCE at The TANK Aug. 19
RANGELY | Sunday concert Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. Renowned sound artists and TANK artists in residence Stephan Moore and Scott Smallwood will explore the radical acoustics of The TANK with their 8-channel sound system and their library of soundscapes. With special guest vocalist Samantha LightShade. Tickets $10.
Public Notices: August 16, 2018
PUBLIC NOTICE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF RIO BLANCO COUNTY, COLORADO Notice is hereby given that on Monday, September 24, 2018 the Board of County Commissioners of Rio Blanco County, Colorado will hold a public hearing beginning at 1:15 p.m. at the Rio Blanco County Historical Courthouse, 555 Main Street,[Read More…]
Classifieds: August 16, 2018
**ANNOUNCEMENTS**
Type 2 incident team takes on Cabin Lake Fire
“This is going to be a marathon, not a sprint,” said Rio Blanco County Sheriff Anthony Mazzola of the efforts to suppress the Cabin Lake Fire along the South Fork drainage at a second public meeting Wednesday for concerned citizens held at the Buford School. Overnight Tuesday a storm cell[Read More…]
Days Gone By: August 9, 2018
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – Ben Nichols, the pioneer town marshal, is on the job again, Joe Clinard having resigned to go into the brick business. – Those who own or run autos will do well to read Ordinance No. 117, which appears in this issue of the[Read More…]
Cabin Lake Fire Public Meeting Tonight
There will be another public meeting regarding the Cabin Lake Fire tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the Buford Schoolhouse.
Rangely Outdoor Museum picnic Aug. 31
RANGELY | Rangely Outdoor Museum invites you to the second annual Old Timers’ and Alumni Picnic Aug. 31 from 4-8 p.m. at the East End Park by the Rangely Outdoor Museum. Tickets are $15 each and include a catered dinner. Ken Bailey will do a presentation entitled “School Days and[Read More…]
Air Quality Alert for Meeker: Wednesday, Aug. 15
Smoke from area wildfires has reduced the air quality in Meeker to “unhealthy for sensitive groups” at 38 micrograms per cubic meter of fine particle pollution. Sensitive groups include individuals with heart/lung disease, the elderly and children. These groups should limit outdoor exposure, reduce prolonged or heavy exertion, and watch[Read More…]
