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Editor’s Column: Weighing in on Better City proposals

As mentioned in a previous column, one of the hardest parts of reporting on a story is seeing all sides of an issue and not being able to choose a position. Nowhere is this more difficult than when reporting on a project that impacts the community. I understand the disgruntled[Read More…]

February 9, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

Meeker and county boards hold workshop

RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners and the Meeker Board of Trustees met last week for a workshop updating both boards on the progress Better City has made on their proposed projects, and to discuss some other items including the possibility of a sales tax increase, revamping the town, county[Read More…]

February 3, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

Rangely Development Agency talks to grocery chain owner

RANGELY | The Rangely Development Agency (RDA), met last Thursday and discussed the current state of grocery availability in Rangely and the potential improvements they envision. Mayor Joseph Nielsen gave a quick current status update. According to Nielsen, Darren Hill, owner of White River Market, intends to leave the Rangely[Read More…]

January 28, 2017 by Jennifer Hill Comments are Disabled

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Meeker trustees will serve on URA board

MEEKER | At the Jan. 17 town board meeting, trustees discussed the best way to put out a bid for a new police vehicle after trustees expressed concerns at the previous meeting about specifying a make or model. Chief of Police Bob Hervey explained that there are very few makes[Read More…]

January 21, 2017 by editor Comments are Disabled

Meeker approves budget for 2017, funds in place to further economic development

MEEKER | Citizens are concerned about how and where the proposed Outdoor Adventure Center will be built. “We keep hearing remarks about our property, about us having to sell it or losing it some way, and we’d like it on the record that we object to that,” said Water Street[Read More…]

December 23, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

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Meeker board holds final hearing for 2017 budget

MEEKER | Meeker trustees held their final hearing for the 2017 budget Tuesday and established the importance of two priority projects for the coming year: the water system upgrade project and moving forward with the development of the Outdoor Adventure Center. The complete proposed 2017 budget is available for review[Read More…]

November 21, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

Examining the Better City contracts with the towns and county for economic development

MEEKER | A recurring question about the Better City contracts with the county and the towns is how much has been spent thus far, on what, and by whom. What follows is a breakdown of the three contracts and their scope of work thus far. Each contract is presented with[Read More…]

November 14, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

Open house for economic development answers some questions, raises others

MEEKER | More than 50 people filled the community room at Mountain Valley Bank last Wednesday for an open house-style public forum designed to give residents an opportunity to gather information and ask questions of the groups and individuals leading the economic development charge. Rio Blanco County Economic Development Director Katelin[Read More…]

November 13, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

Letter: Questions about outdoor center

Dear Editor: Kudos to the town and county for sponsoring last week’s economic development open house. I appreciated the information presented to the public. I feel very strongly at this stage in development that it is important the public stays informed. I did take the time to talk to the[Read More…]

November 12, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

Meeker board discusses establishment of Urban Renewal Authority for economic development

MEEKER | In a lengthy meeting Tuesday, Meeker’s Board of Trustees heard from Better City’s Adam Hughes regarding the implementation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA). According to Hughes, establishing a URA “is a way in which economic development tools can be put in place to help foster private sector[Read More…]

November 4, 2016 by editor Comments are Disabled

Comments on the financial risk of the proposed Center for Outdoor Adventure

By Jim Magid Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | I have read the plan for the center (“Feasibility Study Meeker, Colo., Center for Outdoor Adventure” by Better City, Draft), and have the following comments: 1) It is an impressive report and review of our community, and makes some obvious and[Read More…]

October 26, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Building a Prosperous Rio Blanco County: Sustaining and growing existing businesses

By Katelin Cook Economic Development Coordinator Special to the Herald Times RBC | When talking about economic development it seems that attracting new business always gets the spotlight. Equally important is growing a community’s existing industries. Just like when recruiting a new business, existing businesses also need a business-friendly environment. They[Read More…]

October 25, 2016 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled