MEEKER | Future revenue uncertainty in the face of falling tax valuations is a topic of conversation for most special districts these days, including the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District. During the May 21 monthly board meeting, board members and staff discussed what questions need to be[Read More…]
Author: Niki Turner
Country Raised closing doors
MEEKER | Meeker’s retail therapy options will be down by one in the next few weeks as Country Raised closes its brick-and-mortar space at 610 Main St. Proprietor Makala Barton opened the store, which offers home decor and gifts, in June 2016. In the three years since, she also went[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: Gobsmacked!
It means “utterly astonished; astounded,” and it’s the perfect descriptor for my reaction to the announcement that I was chosen Meeker’s Citizen of the Year for 2019. It’s taken me several days to wrap my head around it. First, I’m honored and challenged: honored to be chosen when there are[Read More…]
Lawsuit against Meeker Housing Authority settled for $1 million
MEEKER | Pet lovers will agree: pets are a source of emotional support. Landlords will also agree: pets can be detrimental to property value. Determining whether emotional support animals and their owners qualify for the same housing protection as service animals became the subject of a two and a half year[Read More…]
Classifieds: June 6, 2019
**ANNOUNCEMENTS** The Rangely Food Bank is open on Saturdays from 12:00-2:00 p.m. at 204 E. Rio Blanco. To donate, please call 970-620-2407. ATV, Boat and Snowmobile Owners! You can now renew your Colorado OHV registrations on line at: www.parks.state.co.us AA & Al-Anon Meetings – Rangely Alcoholics Anonymous – Open meetings[Read More…]
County Beat: May 30, 2019
RBC | The county commissioners heard from Colorado Parks and Wildlife Area Manager Bill de Vergie Monday regarding the discovery of Northern pike in Kenney Reservoir. “The whole thing caught us by surprise,” de Vergie said of catching the first pike in the reservoir. Northern pike are non-native fish and[Read More…]
Editor’s Column: What do dogs think?
Having a puppy following me around the house paying super close attention to every move I make got me thinking… what do dogs think about their humans? Do they think changing clothes is just taking off one set of fur and exchanging it for another set of fur? Or do[Read More…]
Days Gone By: May 16, 2019
The Meeker Herald 100 years ago • The heavy rains of last Saturday were followed by the usual frosts. • The excavation work for the new State Bank building was finished Thursday forenoon. • When hanging pictures always hang them with the face to the wall at first, then turn[Read More…]
Letter to the Editor: A heartfelt thank you
Dear Editor: We find ourselves speechless with all that we have been blessed with: the love, support, prayers and the generosity of the town of Meeker’s community, businesses, churches, others from near and far towns and our family and friends during this challenging time.
Weekly Call Review: May 6-12, 2019
The following information is a weekly review of the calls for service that were reported to the Rio Blanco County Sheriff’s Communications Office. If you have any questions or would like an explanation of the call types listed please call 878-9600. We will not regularly post any information as to[Read More…]
P.E.O…
MHS seniors Gracie Bradfield, Ellie Anderson and Kenzie Turner were the recipients of this year’s Meeker P.E.O. Chapter BA academic scholarship awards. The awards were presented during the Chapter’s 95th annual dinner provided for the graduating girls of Meeker High School. JIM COOK PHOTO
WREA EV charging units coming soon
MEEKER I WREA will begin installation of its electric vehicle (EV) charging units next week and for some passing motorists it can’t come fast enough. The Meeker Chamber of Commerce has fielded recent calls regarding EV charging unit availability in Meeker, and two weeks ago had a passing motorist stop[Read More…]
