MEEKER | Meeker’s newest elected trustees, Kathleen Sizemore, Charles Day and Jessica Browning swore their oaths of office Tuesday, April 16 during the board’s regular meeting. Following eight years as trustee, including one term as mayor pro-tem, Travis Day stepped into the position of mayor, following Kent Borchard’s term. Borchard[Read More…]
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Short-term rental permits approved
Seven conditional use permits for short-term rentals were approved by Meeker’s board of trustees Tuesday following recommendations by the town’s planning commission. One letter in opposition to all short-term rentals in Meeker was received and heard by the board. Community Development Director Carly Thomson said all of the applicants have[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve donation for baseball/softball teams
If you pay very close attention to your monthly cell phone bill, you may notice an 8¢ increase on the 911 surcharge beginning in February. The increase will generate about $80 in additional revenue this year for the Eastern Rio Blanco County 911 board. Dispatch Supervisor Rhawnie McGruder spoke to[Read More…]
New questions, concerns prompt town board to review support for Wolf Creek project
MEEKER | In the lengthiest topic of discussion at Tuesday’s regular Meeker Board of Trustees meeting, Mayor Kent Borchard said he met with a consultant from the Langdon Group, the firm hired to gather public input on the Rio Blanco Water Storage Project (aka Wolf Creek Reservoir). Borchard shared his[Read More…]
Meeker’s drop-off/curbside recycling program goes kaput
Meeker residents were surprised, and some disappointed, by the announcement Meeker’s free recycling drop-off program was coming to a close at the end of 2022. Since it’s community-driven inception in the late 1990s, Meeker’s recycling program has gone through a number of changes and challenges. For many years, the Town[Read More…]
Questions raised about town’s protected watershed
MEEKER | In the last regular meeting of the year for the Meeker Board of Trustees, trustees approved the 2023 town budget as presented to the public with the addition of about $2,000 in revenue due to increased property tax valuation. Trustees also certified the property tax mill levy for[Read More…]
Board reviews 2023 budget
MEEKER | Meeker’s Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Nov. 15. The board approved special event liquor licenses for the Mules & Mountain end of the year event to be held at the Fairfield Center in Meeker on Dec. 10, and this year’s Skijor Meeker event at the Fairgrounds 4-H Building[Read More…]
Town of Meeker May 17 meeting
MEEKER | In an informational work session prior to the May 17 meeting, former Meeker Town Manager Sharon Day spoke to Meeker trustees and staff about the history of CCITF (County Capital Improvement Trust Fund) financing and how the fund was used to benefit the county, towns, and special districts.[Read More…]
Town of Meeker: May 3 meeting
MEEKER | At the May 3 meeting, Meeker trustees and staff heard a presentation from Bryce Carter, program director for the Solar United Neighbors Colorado co-op. The co-op is a vendor neutral non-profit that provides opportunities for residents and businesses to participate in a “group buy” program that saves costs[Read More…]
Meeker trustees approve budget
MEEKER I Meeker trustees approved the proposed budget for fiscal year 2022 during their regular meeting Tuesday, Oct, 5. Major line items under “systems development” in the general fund total just under $1.9 million, and include $250K for phase two of Circle Park, as well as money to construct sidewalks[Read More…]
Town denies waiver of permit fees for PMC retail pharmacy
MEEKER I Meeker’s Board of Trustees denied a request from Pioneers Medical Center (PMC) to waive building permit fees for the construction of a new retail pharmacy center on Tuesday. In a letter addressed to the Town of Meeker, PMC CEO Liz Sellers wrote, “We are excited to be able[Read More…]
Summer events on tap in Meeker
MEEKER | Gearing up for summer events, the Town of Meeker’s Board of Trustees approved special event liquor permits for the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Banquet (June 12) and four Meekerpalooza events (June 11 and 25, July 9 and 23). The board also approved a fermented malt beverage license for[Read More…]
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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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The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and the Rio Blanco Fire Protection District (RBFPD) will begin work on a firebreak northwest of the Town of Meeker this month. Read about it online at ht1885.com.
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You can always find a reason to laugh... start with yourself. Hear from our Editor in her column this week online at ht1885.com.
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The amount of money reported lost to fraud and scams in the United States nearly tripled from $3.5 billion in 2020 to $10 billion in 2023, according to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). Learn the tricks to help protect yourself and your family in this week’s edition and online at ht1885.com.
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About 80 Meeker Elementary Students participated in the reading competition. Prizes were distributed according to the most minutes read by each student. Story at ht1885.com.
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