Author: Caitlin Walker
Taking shape…
Construction work continues at Meeker High School, with demolition of certain parts of the building happening this week, and new architectural “bone structure” taking shape in other areas, especially over the new entrance (picture). Workers are taking all necessary precautions due to COVID-19.
Biker gang …
With extra free time on their hands, local kids have been ‘ganging up’ in the best way possible and taking long bike rides around town. In our estimation, there have been more youngsters (and older folks) out enjoying the fresh air than usual. Maybe we’re all tired of staring at[Read More…]
COVID and crime: is there a correlation?
RBC I Like most residents of planet Earth, you’ve probably been feeling a bit off-kilter lately. In the six weeks since COVID-19 locked down the nation, the HT wondered if the stress and uncertainty of the pandemic was translating into actual crimes being committed. To find out if that crazy[Read More…]
Cruisin’ Main ~ Photos
Rangely brought out their classic cars and other wheeled conveyances for a socially-distanced ‘Cruisin’ Main’ parade last Friday evening. The event was put on by the Rangely Human Resource Council and was sponsored by a variety of local entities. Kirstie Kilduff & Roxie Fromang photos
Public Notices: April 30, 2020
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS Meeker Recreation Center (MRC) Roofing Replacement A Public Works Project Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District 101 Ute Road, Meeker, Colorado 81641 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (“ERBM”), a political subdivision of the State of[Read More…]
Premature boiler failure extends pool closure to May 25
MEEKER | The stay at home order officially lifts next week, April 27, but don’t expect to be jumping back into the pool until after Memorial Day. Somewhat surprisingly, this particular news is not COVID-related. In February, we reported on the failure of one of Meeker Recreation Center’s (MRC’s) pool[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Every day counts
If anyone’s thought processes are all linear and nicely organized at this point in pandemic mode, hats off to you. This week’s column may reflect the ping-pong effect going on in my head. First, thank you to the kind soul who sent us Chamber Bucks. That gives us more opportunity[Read More…]
Westlands changes hands
MEEKER | One of Rio Blanco County’s most expensive properties is under new ownership, according to legal documents. Special warranty deeds filed in the county April 14 cede water rights and land from KRH Colorado Inc., KRH Colorado Properties, LLC and Henry R. Kravis to a company listed as “Westlands,[Read More…]
Social distancing …
A bit different than usual this year, Meeker’s board of trustees and members of the public met in the parking lot of Town Hall Tuesday to swear in new mayor Kent Borchard and trustees Travis Day and Melissa Kindall (Wendy Gutierrez was also re-elected, but was not present.) Town staff[Read More…]
DAFFADOWNDILLY …
Rio Blanco County News ~ Episode 1, April 23, 2020
Your community news update from the Rio Blanco Herald Times for the week of April 23, 2020.
