RANGELY | Rangely School District has announced an extended closure due to COVID-19. New expected start date is April 6. “A lot of thought went into this decision, including recommendations/mandates coming down from the state and federal governments, as well as some pretty solid research, and modeling from experts who[Read More…]
Features
Breaking: Dine-in seating at restaurants, bars and gyms ordered to close
MEEKER | Governor Jared Polis has ordered closure of dine-in services at all Colorado restaurants, as well as bars, gyms, theaters and casinos. Restaurants can continue to prepare meals for delivery or take-out. The order is effective immediately through the next 30 days and may be renewed. All Department of[Read More…]
White House issues new, more restrictive coronavirus recommendations
RBC | In a press conference Monday from the White House, the president, and his coronavirus task force, announced new recommendations for all states with evidence of community transmission (which includes Colorado) to follow over the next 15 days in an attempt to slow the spread of the virus. Those[Read More…]
History Day competitors heading to state
MEEKER | Last week 14 Barone Middle School eighth-graders and three Meeker High School students traveled to Grand Junction to participate in the annual Regional History Day competition. “Each student has been working hard on creating their project for this year’s theme, ‘Breaking Barriers’,” said BMS history teacher Kris Casey.[Read More…]
Democratic process …
Rio Blanco County Republicans caucused last Saturday in multiple locations around the county where party members chose delegates for the upcoming county assembly. Caucus attendees had an opportunity to hear from the candidates running for Si Woodruff’s county commissioner seat: Mona Avey, Ty Gates, Scott Nielsen and Kai Turner. Members[Read More…]
START ‘EM EARLY …
Seven-month-old Tucker Rust, son of Tyler and Kehaulani Rust, went on his very first fishing expedition last weekend in the White River. Although the family lives in Rifle, they spend most weekends in Meeker on the White River, where the fishing last weekend “was great, as usual.” Courtesy Photos
Local hospitals implement visitation restrictions, procedures to protect against COVID-19
UPDATE MARCH 16, 2020: Pioneers Medical Center has been closed to ALL VISITORS. RBC | In response to the coronavirus threat, both Rio Blanco County hospitals have implemented visitor restrictions as a precautionary measure to protect vulnerable patients and the elderly population, as well as healthcare providers and staff. According[Read More…]
Woolgrowers urged to speak up about wolf reintroduction, but in the right way
RBC | “We better join arms,” Colorado Parks and Wildlife Regional Manager JT Romantzke said. “We’re in the middle of a war right now.” Those in attendance for the annual meeting of the Rio Blanco County Woolgrowers’ Association weren’t surprised by Romantzke’s words.
9Health postpones spring health fairs, including Meeker’s
RBC | 9Health has postponed the spring 9Health Fairs amid the growing public interest in COVID-19, otherwise known as the coronavirus. The spring 9Health Fairs, hosted in late March through early May across Colorado, will be postponed to a later date in 2020. “We are moving swiftly and thoughtfully to[Read More…]
Another one bites the dust…
Snow may not be everyone’s favorite, but it’s great for keeping dust and allergens under control. The recent melt has led to pretty spectacular dust clouds cropping up on the streets of Meeker, reminiscent of the wild west. The street sweeper, a herald of spring, has started making the rounds.[Read More…]
Paying it forward…
The Town of Meeker recently donated a 2007 Ford Expedition to the Palisade Fire Department, which plans to use the vehicle for quick response for their paramedic.
The birds are back…
The sweet song of baby birds gently woke us from our winter haze this week. Baby robins frolicking on the courthouse lawn and gobbling up dried fruit (left) seem to herald the possibility of warmer weather. It has indeed been lovely for several days, but this is the time of[Read More…]
