The Meeker Herald 100 years ago – A rattling good game of baseball was played last Sunday at Thornburg between Meeker and Thornburg clubs on the latter’s grounds, and Thornburg won by the close score of 6 to 5. – The pin-headed reformers may not believe it. But we know lots of[Read More…]
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Methodist Church celebrates 125 years
MEEKER | Meeker United Methodist Church is celebrating it’s 125th anniversary this year! Everyone is invited to a community barbecue and reunion at 1 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 12 at Town Park. Those attending are welcome to bring a side dish or dessert. There will be music from past musicians[Read More…]
ROAR Rider Registration is open
RANGELY | Rangely OHV Adventure Rally registration is open online through Aug. 6, after that you may register at the event. Register early: Each rider 10 years and older is $70, children under 10 are free. After July 31, each rider 10 years and older is $75, and T-shirt order[Read More…]
County commissioners approve solar facility
RBC | At a public hearing July 9, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) granted approval to Piceance Creek Solar LLC for utility-scale solar powered generation of electricity. Piceance Creek Solar had applied for permits allowing development of a four megawatt solar electricity generating facility off County Road[Read More…]
MUSIC, SWEET MUSIC {VIDEO}
Halden Wofford and the Hi*Beams entertained a good-sized crowd at ERBM’s summer entertainment series concert July 13. NIKI TURNER VIDEO
Trustees hear latest buzz on modern mosquito management
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday for regular business and further discussion of a possible mosquito management plan. This is the first year Meeker has not sprayed for mosquitoes “in forever,” according to Mayor Regas Halandras. Lanny Coulter, the town’s usual spraying contractor, declined to spray after concerns were[Read More…]
UPDATED: Stewart Gulch fire 100 percent contained
STEWART GULCH FIRE Location: 16 miles SW of Meeker in Rio Blanco County Size: 62 acres Cause: Lightning Containment: 100 percent contained as of Saturday, July 28 A wildland fire in Stewart Gulch/Sprague Gulch area was reported Tuesday afternoon at approximately MM 15 of County Road 5/Piceance Creek. The location is[Read More…]
Meeker Trails Expansion Project now underway
MEEKER | The Meeker Trail System Expansion Project is now underway to create two new trails that connect to the existing trails off of the Phillip and Dorcas Jensen/China Wall trail system. The Hidden Valley Trail (2.5 miles) and Lion Canyon Trail (2.08) construction broke ground this week. Trail users should[Read More…]
County commissioners approve solar facility
RBC | At a public hearing July 9, the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) granted approval to Piceance Creek Solar LLC for utility-scale solar powered generation of electricity. Piceance Creek Solar had applied for permits allowing development of a four megawatt solar electricity generating facility off County Road[Read More…]
JUNIOR NATIONAL HEREFORD EXPO …
Kolbi and Kaden Franklin spent a week in Grand Island, Neb., competing at the Junior National Hereford Expo. There were close to 2,000 entries also competing. Kolbi showed two heifers that stood fifth in highly competitive classes, was selected as the voting delegate for the state of Colorado and was[Read More…]
Submit your best to the RBC Fair
RBC | Everyone is welcome to exhibit their projects in the open division of the Rio Blanco County Fair. Departments include: horticulture and field crops, flowers, foods, needlework and sewing, hobbies and crafts, art and photography. For specific information regarding classes and divisions consult your 2018 Rio Blanco Fair Book[Read More…]
Obituary: Maria N. Blakley
Maria N. Blakley Dec. 18, 1999 ~ June 29, 2018 Maria N. Blakley, 18, of Dinosaur, Colo., gained her angel wings on June 29, 2018. She was a graduate of Rangely High School Class of 2018, and was preparing to attend Colorado Mesa University on a full-ride scholarship. She was part of[Read More…]
