Geothermal test drilling begins

MEEKER I During the week of Sept. 26, Rio Blanco County will have heavy equipment operating on the courthouse lawn.  The county is currently evaluating the courthouse property to determine if the location is suitable for the installation of a geothermal heating and cooling system that would serve the existing courthouse and any future renovations or additions. The heavy equipment will be used to drill a water well test hole approximately 500 feet allowing us…