RBC | All three Rio Blanco County Commissioners attended their regular meeting last week. During the public comment period, Rangely resident Wendy Gillard raised concerns about Commissioner Jennifer O’Hearon. Gillard highlighted that O’Hearon was escorted out of the Department of Human Services (DHS) in 2017 following a third-party investigation that[Read More…]
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DAYS GONE BY – October 31st, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Beef raising, a recognized Colorado industry, is in the midst of a profitable season. Beef on the hoof has lately sold at $7 a hundred at Chicago stock yards, the highest October price since 1884. Henry Stadtman, of Angora, was in town yesterday and[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Oct 13-19, 2024
ARRESTS 10/15/2024- A 24 year old female was arrested by Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Office on a warrant. She was transported to jail. She was released on 10/16/2024 on a surety bond. 10/16/2024- A 28 year old male was transported from Colorado Springs Detention Center to jail on a warrant.[Read More…]
What? Water my trees in late fall and early winter?
RBC | Yes, that’s right. It is very important to water our trees as they go dormant this time of year as it creates a readily available source of groundwater that can be used in the spring. Trees stop transpiring (losing their water through their leaves) after leaf drop so[Read More…]
GUEST COLUMN: YOUTH ZONE
RBC | This year, YouthZone is proud to announce a new partnership with the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Thanks to a $76,000 grant award through the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, YouthZone will be able implement our Safe Pathways program, a community-based gun violence initiative focused on[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – October 24th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago When you see a man’s ears stuffed with cotton, it’s a question whether he has earache or a scolding wife. The most important project to be discussed by the International Geographical Congress is the making of a new map of the world on a[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT – RBC commissioners hold 2025 draft budget work sessions
RBC | The County Commissioners held another work session last week to discuss the 2025 draft budget. All three commissioners attended the Tuesday meeting in Meeker. The session began with Linda Masters of CSU Extension Programs and Activities, who discussed her budget. She listed $3,200 for her end-of-year projection on[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: Oct 6-12, 2024
ARRESTS 10/13/2024- A 59 year old male was arrested by Meeker PD for an out of county warrant. He was transported to jail. CALL SUMMARIES 10/6/2024 @ 12:20 am. Officers conducted a search of a residence in Meeker after it appeared someone had went into the house and “messed” with[Read More…]
White River Conservation District approves interim executive director
RBC | The White River Conservation District held its monthly public meeting last week with board members Chris Collins, Bill Lake, and Marc Etchart in attendance. Members Neil Brennan and Kathy Nelson were absent but were excused due to cattle ranch obligations. The meeting began with the approval of the[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County 4-H Achievement Awards
RBC | Rio Blanco 4-H Achievement Nights are a time to recognize the 4-H members who have worked so hard this past year to learn more and do more. We would like to recognize all 4-H members for their hard work and dedication throughout the 2023/2024 4-H year. Each 4-H[Read More…]
Mountain lions killed most often in Colorado’s remote regions, CPW statistics show
RBC | In the early morning chill of Colorado’s rugged wilderness, the rhythmic panting of hounds echoes through the trees as they close in on their elusive target, a mountain lion, in a Durango outfitter promotional video found online. For hunters, it’s a moment steeped in tradition and survival skills,[Read More…]
RIO HAPPENINGS: SEPT 29-OCT 5, 2024
ARRESTS 9/29/2024- A 26 year-old female was arrested by the Meeker PD for violation of protection order and transported to jail. 9/30/2024- A 38 year-old male was arrested on a Rio Blanco felony warrant. He was transported to jail and bonded the next day. CALL SUMMARIES 9/29/2024 @ 06:08 am.[Read More…]
