Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Knowledge is power only to the individual who knows he doesn’t know it all. One of our ranchmen had to do something this year he never had to do before, namely, turn the water into the creek in order to let his alfalfa patch[Read More…]
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RIO HAPPENINGS: June 30-JULY 6, 2024
ARRESTS A 45 year-old male was arrested on 7/2/2024 for DUI, Vehicular Eluding, Reckless Endangerment, Reckless Driving, Obstructing Government Operations, Open Alcoholic Beverage Container and Open Marijuana Container. He remains in custody. CALL SUMMARIES 6/30/2024 @ 2:14 pm. A backcountry rescue on County Road 53 was initiated due to a[Read More…]
RBC Meat Judging Team travels to Texas Tech
RBC | The Rio Blanco County 4-H Meat Judging Team had a tremendous trip to the meats judging camps and contests held at Texas Tech University Animal Sciences during the third week of June. Johnny Rust, Ethan Summers and Blake Smith attended. Team members were among Texas State FFA Meat[Read More…]
HopeWest receives hospice honor award
RBC | HopeWest receives the Hospice CAHPS Honors Award for 2024 after continuously going above and beyond, providing high-quality, compassionate care for patients and their families. The award celebrates the highest-performing hospice agencies by analyzing the performance of the Hospice Consumer Assessment of Healthcare Providers and Systems (CAHPS) survey satisfaction[Read More…]
CPW seeking public input on outdoor recreation plan
RBC | Colorado’s iconic outdoor recreation is vital to its identity, economy, and quality of life. The public now has a chance to provide feedback on the future of outdoor recreation in Colorado with the release of the draft 2024 Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Developed with broad input[Read More…]
COUNTY BEAT
RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners Doug Overton and Jennifer O’Hearon were in attendance for the June 25 regular board meeting in Rangely. Commissioner Ty Gates was absent. Road and Bridge Director Scott Marsh talked about some new methods for road maintenance they are testing on County Road 33. Commissioners[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – July 4th, 2024
Summer Reading Program now for kids and adults! MEEKER | The Summer Reading Program has started at the Meeker Public Library! New this year, the reading program is open for adults, too! Read books, earn rewards, have fun! Meeker Library, 490 Main St., Meeker. www.meekerlibrary.org. 970-878-5911. Historical Society selling root[Read More…]
4-H NEWS
Rio Blanco County Senior 4-H Members Liam Olson and Jill Ward attended the Colorado State 4-H Conference in Fort Collins June 18-20. The RBC 4-H members stayed on the CSU campus and attended workshops. Workshop tracks covered the topics of leadership, STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) and family consumer[Read More…]
White River National Forest offers tips for a safe holiday
RBC | The White River National Forest is offering a few tips for forest visitors this busy holiday weekend. “We hope everyone has a happy Fourth of July weekend,” said Acting White River National Forest Supervisor Heather Noel. “Taking a few precautions will ensure your weekend is safe and enjoyable.”[Read More…]
CDHS calls on all Coloradans to learn to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect
RBC | As summer approaches, child welfare advocates are calling on all Colorado residents to learn to recognize the signs of child abuse and neglect and to call the Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline (844-CO-4-KIDS or 844-264-5437) if they are concerned a child may be experiencing abuse or neglect. When[Read More…]
LDS missionaries from RBC
RBC | Allie Sanders from Meeker has accepted a call to serve as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She will receive missionary and language training before reporting to her mission area in October, and will serve in this capacity for 18 months. Allie[Read More…]
DAYS GONE BY – July 4th, 2024
Meeker Herald ~ 125 years ago Let the eagle scream. We’ve had July weather for the past few days, and indications point to a continuation of same during the coming week. The town authorities request that parents and others see to it that children keep away from buildings when shooting[Read More…]
