RBC I As part of ongoing studies, about 500 mule deer in the Piceance Basin and Meeker area will be gathered up and examined over the next two weeks. “We’ll be examining mitigation methods designed to benefit mule deer,” said Randy Hampton, the Division of Wildlife public information officer for[Read More…]
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Fairgrounds manager is a real ‘Friend of 4-H’
Bill Jordan is the man behind the curtain. As the Rio Blanco County fairgrounds manager, Bill does most of his work behind the scenes. But people who are involved with the fair, which is one of the county’s premier events of the year, as well as the many other activities[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County on Patrol
Activity for Nov. 13-19 Key: RBSO-Rio Blanco County Sheriff MPD-Meeker Police Department MVFR-Meeker Volunteer Fire and Rescue RAMB-Rangely Ambulance RFD-Rangely Fire Department RPD-Rangely Police Department Friday, November 13 RPD-12:48 a.m.-Extra patrol at 140 Morrison Ave., Rangely MPD-8:05 a.m.-Suspicious incident at 881 Second St., Meeker RPD-8:18 a.m.-Impounding at 500 S. Kennedy[Read More…]
Letter: Information sought about rural schools
We are looking for information concerning rural schools in Rio Blanco County. Items needed: 1. Interesting facts 2. Stories about the school 3. When established
Colowyo Coal pledges $50,000 to CNCC
RBC | Colowyo Coal Company, the local operation of Rio Tinto, recently pledged $50,000 in Colorado Northwestern Community College (CNCC) for the new Craig Campus Career and Technical Education Center.
Obituary: Ronald James ‘Bill’ Kent II
Ronald James (“Bill”) Kent II, 71, of Loveland died Nov. 17, 2009. He is survived by his daughter Lynne Berry and her family in Moffat County; his daughter Margie Wong and her family in Mountain View, Calif.; and his sister Rolleen McIlwrath and her family in Stockton, Calif. A memorial[Read More…]
Letter: Treatment at doctors’ office spoils hunting
Just thought I would share with you and the wonderful community of Meeker my only regretful experience I have encountered in the last 10 years of visiting and hunting your wonderful area. This in itself was quite shocking, as many times I have received nothing but exceptional service from all[Read More…]
Deadline for Letters to Santa is Dec. 20
MEEKER I The post office in Meeker is accepting letters to Santa. The letters can be dropped off at mailbox inside the post office customer-service area. Letters to Santa will be accepted until Dec. 20 … in time to be delivered before Christmas. Also, Meeker Giving Tree ornaments are available[Read More…]
Weedwise: Noxious weeds can threaten wildlife, livestock
What makes a weed noxious? Invasive, non-native, competitive, prolific, are terms used to describe weeds.
FNBR agrees to added investment changes
RBC I After completing the conditions of one agreement — at the direction of government regulators — First National Bank of the Rockies has agreed to make further changes. “FNBR has consented to another voluntary agreement with the OCC (Office of the Comptroller of the Currency), whereby the bank has[Read More…]
Rio Blanco County Days Gone By
The Meeker Herald — 50 years ago • The Rio Theatre will be showing one of the year’s best pictures, “Some Like It Hot” with Marilyn Monroe and Jack Lemmon. • The Stage Coach Inn featured a big Thanksgiving dinner. Three miles west of Meeker. $1.50 per person.
Winners of county 4-H achievement awards named
RBC I The Meeker Council hosted its awards program Nov. 1 and the Rangely Council held its awards program Nov. 8. 2008-2009 Meeker Council officers:
