MEEKER | The historic marker that points to the location of the Meeker Incident in 1879 sits about three miles west of Meeker at a pull-off on the south side of the highway just across from the turnoff to Strawberry Creek/County Rd. 7. If you’re driving fast and not looking[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Library board approves support for Meeker School District curriculum
MEEKER | The Meeker Regional Library Board approved a $130,000 commitment toward curriculum materials for Meeker School District students during its May meeting, while also advancing a major roof repair project and discussing changes to meeting procedures and governance. The board voted unanimously to commit $130,000 toward curriculum and instructional[Read More…]
Maintenance work on East Beaver Road in Rio Blanco County begins June 1
Travel delays and short-term closures possible MEEKER | Roadwork to improve the East Beaver Road (National Forest System Road 250) in the Blanco Ranger District begins June 1. Short-term delays may be possible.The work will begin at the forest boundary northeast of Lake Avery and continue for 17.6 miles. The[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Testing… testing…
“Life is a test and this world a place of trial. Always the problems — or it may be the same problem — will be presented to every generation in different forms.” ~ Winston Churchill Despite what we may hope for during our school years, test-taking doesn’t end once we finish[Read More…]
Board of Health adopts updated waste water regulations; commissioners approve contracts, projects
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Board of Health adopted updated regulations governing on-site wastewater treatment systems (OWTS) during its May 19 meeting before county commissioners convened as the Board of County Commissioners later that afternoon. County Attorney Rose Pugliese presented the proposed regulations, explaining that the county last adopted[Read More…]
Parks, Robert Street discussion dominate Meeker board of trustees meeting
RBC | Old business took up the greater part of a lengthy Meeker Board of Trustees meeting on May 19, specifically continued discussion around the imminent takeover of responsibilities for care and maintenance of seven town-owned park properties on June 1 and ongoing negotiations with property owners in Sanderson Hills[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Flashbacks
“Memory is the diary that we all carry about with us.” ~ Oscar Wilde There’s a theory among people who study near-death experiences (NDEs) that your entire life flashes before your eyes in a sort of “life review” at the end of physical life. Enough people have reported something along[Read More…]
Legislative Town Halls with Roberts, Lukens planned for Thursday, May 21
RBC | State Representative Meghan Lukens, House District 26, and State Senator Dylan Roberts, Senate District 8, are inviting you to attend a Rio Blanco County Legislative Town Hall in Meeker Thursday, May 21, at noon at the Meeker Library, or in Rangely at 5:30 p.m., at 209 East Main[Read More…]
Commissioner candidate forum hosted by White River Alliance
MEEKER | The White River Alliance is hosting a candidate forum focused on questions about water for the candidates running for Rio Blanco County Commissioner on Monday, May 18 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Meeker Chamber Business Center meeting room (Town Hall, 345 Market St., second floor.)
Commission weighs term limits, wolves policy, fairgrounds concession control
RBC | Rio Blanco County commissioners worked through a full agenda last week, taking public comment on term limits for elected officials, approving budget changes and wildlife policy letters, updating land-use rules for natural medicine healing centers, and discussing control of the fairgrounds concession stand used by the Meeker Lions[Read More…]
Town plans emergency access route between Robert St. and Sanderson Dr.
MEEKER | The Town of Meeker Board of Trustees discussed plans for an emergency access connector between Robert Street and Sanderson Drive at the May 5 meeting. The board approved a 20- to 24-foot-wide emergency access road with gates. Town Manager Margie Joy presented trustees with several possible scenarios for[Read More…]
EDITOR’S COLUMN – Joining the ‘Sandwich Generation’
Unlike being a Boomer or a Gen-Xer or a Millennial — categories assigned by birth year — anyone can find themselves part of the “Sandwich Generation.” It’s the place middle-aged adults land when they’re caring for children or grandchildren while also helping aging parents. Sometimes that care is financial —[Read More…]