ERBM Recreation & Park District’s board met Feb. 21 to discuss the following agenda topics. ADA UPDATES The board of directors reviewed a list of items to be addressed to bring ERBM properties into compliance with the ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act). Executive Director Sean VonRoenn this was to update[Read More…]
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Community Happenings: Feb. 9, 2023
Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Empty Bowls Feb. 9 MEEKER | Meeker High School’s Empty Bowls fundraiser returns Thursday, Feb. 9[Read More…]
Opinions sought on design draft for Circle Park Phase II project
PRESS RELEASE Special to the Herald Times MEEKER | Meeker’s Circle Park property has been identified in numerous public outreach efforts as a resounding priority for improvement over the past 10-plus years, including an expressed desire for enhanced access to — and utilization of — the in-town White River corridor.[Read More…]
Community Happenings: February 2, 2023
Give feedback on Circle Park project MEEKER | Meeker Riverfront / Circle Park Improvement project design plans are moving forward. Please find updated park and river design documents open for public feedback at: erbmrec.com/parks Wolf plan meeting Feb. 4 MEEKER | Livestock producers and other stakeholders concerned about the current[Read More…]
Recreation in Rio Blanco County: WRBM and ERBM
This is part 3 of a series exploring Rio Blanco County’s special districts, how they are funded, and their transparency practices. You can read part 1, “The ins and outs of special tax districts” in the Dec. 29, 2022 edition and part 2, “Explainer: how special districts work” in theJan.[Read More…]
Nov. 15 ERBM meeting report
During the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board meeting on Nov. 15, Director Vicky Edwards reviewed monthly financial reports with the board, noting, “I think the staff has done a phenomenal job on watching expenses every way down the line, every single line item.” Despite these efforts[Read More…]
River improvement plans underway
MEEKER | On Thursday, Oct. 20, members of Meeker’s Board of Trustees and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) board met and invited community members to join for public comment on the City Park river project. The Town of Meeker and ERBM have partnered with Steven[Read More…]
ERBM opts out of FAMLI plan
ERBM Recreation District Board of Directors voted to opt out of Colorado’s state-run Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) this week following a public hearing. No one shared comment before the decision. Board members also reviewed the district’s preliminary 2023 budget. Total proposed expenditures are approximately $4.6 million compared[Read More…]
Looking ahead at ERBM
Coming up in January 2023 the Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) will be recognizing 15 years of operation. ERBM is proud of the positive impacts this facility has had throughout our community over the last decade and a half, however, as with our physical bodies, as we age we become increasingly[Read More…]
Improvements, maintenance ongoing at Circle Park Pond
The fishing pond at Circle Park received some additional TLC this week as part of an ongoing effort to improve conditions overall. The pond has been the subject of public discussion before, during and since its construction about cost, appearance, river health and safety. This week, under the direction of[Read More…]
Town of Meeker, ERBM rec board hold joint work session
The Town of Meeker’s board of trustees and the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District’s board of directors met in a joint work session Tuesday. They heard a presentation by Walt Proctor, director of the Yellow Jacket Water Conservancy District, regarding a proposed display at Circle Park that[Read More…]
ERBM discusses budget, Circle Park, PTO, paint
MEEKER | Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation District board members met Tuesday to discuss a proposed 2023 budget draft, amendments to an MOU with the town of Meeker regarding Circle Park, quarterly financials, changes to the employee handbook and paid time-off policies, among other items. 2023 DRAFT BUDGET ERBM’s latest[Read More…]
Come say hi!
The Meeker Mustang Makeover of 2024 kicks off on Saturday with pick-up day. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/from-scared-to-paired-mustang-journey-starts-saturday/rio-blanco-county/
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With community help, Rangely High School track debuted the pole vault event at their home meet.
https://www.theheraldtimes.com/panthers-debut-pole-vault/sports/
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Even with rain and snow coming this weekend, the time is now to start thinking about your gardening plan. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/358647-2/rio-blanco-county/
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The MHS Cowboys are racking up their qualifications for the state meet in May. https://www.theheraldtimes.com/cowboys-travel-to-coal-ridge-rangely-meets/sports/
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The Barone Middle School track team competed and placed well in the meet in West Grand last weekend. The eighth grade boys won the overall meet. Read the recap online at ht1885.com.
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The Meeker Preschool Roundup will be held this Friday, April 26th from 8am to 4pm!
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Gear up for an unforgettable adventure with the 2024 Ride The Rockies Route, set to unfold from June 9th to 15th! Read all about this new and exciting adventure visiting Meeker this year in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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Rangely Panther Kobey Chism (#22) has been selected to play in the 2024 8-man football all-state game. He’s sponsored by the Bleed Green Lancaster #17 Foundation. Story at ht1885.com.
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