Colorado Advanced Orthopedics officially opened last Wednesday, with a ribbon cutting ceremony and tours of the site. The expansion of Pioneers Medical Center adds new clinical space, two operating rooms, three recovery rooms and six inpatient hospital rooms, and allows orthopedic patients to be kept separate from the rest of[Read More…]
Author: Caitlin Walker
Public Notices: July 16, 2020
RIO BLANCO COUNTY NOTICE OF FINAL CONTRACTOR SETTLEMENT RIO BLANCO COUNTY 2020 CHIP SEAL PROJECT NOTICE is hereby given that on the 11th day of August, 2020 at Meeker, Colorado, final settlement will be authorized by the Rio Blanco County Board of County Commissioners with Oldcastle SW Group, Inc. dba[Read More…]
New fire start south of Rangely
RANGELY | A new fire has been reported south of Rangely at mile marker 15 on County Road 116. No structures are threatened at this time.
Meeker Marlins – July 16, 2020
More photos to come.
Air Quality Alert issued for RBC
RBC | An air quality alert has been issued for Rio Blanco County due to wildfire smoke. The alert is in effect until 9 a.m. Wednesday. The very young and very old or those with underlying health conditions should remain indoors. If visibility is less than five miles, levels of[Read More…]
ERBM discusses budget projections, projects at June meetings
Double meetings in June focused primarily on the 2021 budget, issues with the Circle Park pond project, and bids for Meeker Recreation Center’s roof replacement. The first meeting, held Tuesday, June 16, began with ERBM’s 2019 audit summary. ColoCPA’s Marlo Coates presented the report, and stated, “the adjustments we had[Read More…]
Rangely Fourth of July 2020
To view all our photos from Rangely’s Independence Day weekend, visit: https://rioblancoheraldtimes.smugmug.com/Rangely-Fourth-of-July-2020 RANGELY | Western Rio Blanco Metro Recreation and Park District thanks everyone who volunteered their time over the 4th of July weekend. Cream Pie Bake Off Winners 1st: Trenton Long, Coconut Cream Pie 2nd: Tracy Hayes, Key Lime[Read More…]
Range Call 2020
Enjoy full videos of the Meeker Parade and fireworks display below. Congratulations to this year’s parade entry winners. Best of Show: Alex Plumb – Alpine West Properties Real Estate (above) Most Creative: San Juan Backcountry Adventures Judges Choice: White’s Construction and Excavation People’s Choice: Colorado State Patrol Best Car: Loren[Read More…]
Iconic Meeker property up for sale
Take a quick look through the Meeker Herald archives from the 1960s to the early 2000s, and there’s a good chance you’ll come across a reference to Sleepy Cat. From birthday celebrations to weddings, reunions, retirements, seminars, retreats, Sunday dinners, and of course the famous scones, Sleepy Cat was the[Read More…]
Dance anyway …
The 20th annual ERBM dance and tumbling recital had to adapt this year. With the auditorium at Meeker High School under renovation, the recital was held in the gymnasium of the Meeker Elementary School, and with COVID-19 precautions in place, seating was limited. That didn’t stop the dancers and tumblers[Read More…]
Gates leads Avey in unofficial commissioner race results
In unofficial results posted Tuesday, the Rio Blanco County Clerk and Recorder’s office reports Ty Gates is the winner of the District 3 commissioner seat over challenger Mona Avey. Gates has 1,043 votes (62.49%) and Avey has 626 votes (37.51%). The winner of the race will replace Si Woodruff on[Read More…]
Going up!
Grant Dentistry’s logo and front awnings were installed last week during the final stages of a complete overhaul of their new building on 6th and Main in Meeker. The new space is substantially larger than the old office on 7th Street, and will allow for expanded surgical and orthodontic services. [Read More…]
