MEEKER | Six candidates are running for three seats on ERBM Recreation & Park District’s board this election cycle. As an in-person forum was not possible due to scheduling conflicts, the HT provided an online survey for readers to submit questions and have included those here, as well.Candidate responses are[Read More…]
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Candidate Q&A: Eastern Rio Blanco Health Service District
MEEKER | Seven candidates are running for three seats on Meeker’s hospital board this election cycle. As an in-person forum was not possible due to scheduling conflicts, the HT provided an online survey for readers to submit questions and have included those here, as well. Candidate responses are in no[Read More…]
Hall celebrates 90th b-day
RANGELY I As the world continues to move ever more rapidly, it is grounding to take the time to reflect on the wisdom and experience of someone who has overcome challenging times with grace and humor. Norman Hall Sr., reminded me of this as he reflected on his journey starting[Read More…]
BUCKS FOR BOOKS …
Two months ago local resident Carissa Smith heard friends discuss how disappointing it was for young students to not be able to afford to buy books at the Book Fair held at the Meeker Elementary School. She took it upon herself to figure out a way to earn money. In[Read More…]
Election FAQs: special districts, WRBM mill levy, Moyer recall
SPECIAL DISTRICT ELECTIONS Special district elections for the Eastern Rio Blanco Metropolitan Recreation and Park District (ERBM) board of directors and the Eastern Rio Blanco County Health Services District (Pioneers Medical Center/PMC) board of directors are slated for May 3. Voting for both entities will be held at the Fairfield[Read More…]
Rector formalizes resignation
RECTOR RESIGNATION Rio Blanco County Commissioner Jeff Rector’s second term will end early following a resignation announcement Tuesday. “I sent a letter to the Republican Party last night and today’s my last day, I’m resigning my Commission as of today,” he said, thanking “constituents and staff” of Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Rangely hosts Colorado River District event
RBC I A forecast for conditions in the Colorado River Basin, including the White River Area, is not what many who are dependent on and involved with the river hoped for. The Colorado River District hosted a “State of the River” event in partnership with the Rio Blanco Water Conservancy[Read More…]
UNTIL NEXT YEAR, EASTER BUNNY …
Rio Blanco citizens celebrated Easter in fun ways this past weekend. (Right) the Easter Bunny rode in style to the annual egg hunt Saturday in Meeker, courtesy of the Meeker Volunteer Fire Department. (Left) kids in Rangely collected eggs and earned prizes at the annual Rangely Rec Center pool egg[Read More…]
County dispatchers recognized
RBC I National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week is sponsored by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) International and celebrated annually, honors the thousands of men and women who respond to emergency calls, dispatch emergency professionals and equipment, and render life-saving assistance to the nation’s citizens. The Rio Blanco County[Read More…]
Jim Pelley new pastor at Meeker Christian Church
MEEKER | With numerous connections to Northwest Colorado, Jim Pelley is pleased to take on the role of pastor at Meeker Christian Church. He takes the place of longtime minister Merv Johnson, who passed away earlier this year. Jim has deep roots in the area as the grandson of Moffat[Read More…]
PIES FOR A CAUSE …
The Rio Blanco Masonic Lodge No. 80, established in 1890, hosted its annual fundraiser last Sunday at the Fairgrounds, providing a prime rib dinner and a silent auction for scholarships to go to local students. Since 2000, the local lodge has provided $57,460 in scholarship funding. | NIKI TURNER PHOTO
Citizens urge caution with CCITF
RBC I The commissioners’ meeting room was packed Tuesday with citizens concerned primarily about two items on the regular agenda: the proposed disbursement of $4 million from a county trust fund to the Rio Blanco County Water Conservancy District (RBCWCD) to move forward with a water storage project, and a[Read More…]
