MEEKER | Meeker’s new Urban Renewal Authority board officially met for the first time Tuesday. County commissioner Shawn Bolton was named chair and town trustee Scott Creecy was named vice chair. Town manager Scott Meszaros will serve as the board’s executive director, as per the recommendation of legal counsel. The[Read More…]
Tag: Urban Renewal Authority
Public hearing about creation of URA on Feb. 21
RBC | The Board of Trustees of the Town of Meeker is exploring the creation of an Urban Renewal Authority (URA) to assist with economic development and community development projects. A public hearing to discuss the creation of the URA is scheduled for the evening of Feb. 21, at 7[Read More…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
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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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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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