RBC | Rio Blanco County Commissioners selected four finalists for the position of county administrator during a special meeting Thursday. The finalists’ names are: 1. Amity Broussard 2. Vicki Edwards 3. Jeremy Muxlow 4. Guy Dansie Commissioners will conduct interviews during a public session on Tuesday, April 23, in Rangely.[Read More…]
News Notes
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 18th, 2024
Meeker Library book club May 13 MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir. We will meet to discuss the book at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, May 13, at 1 p.m. Extra copies are available for check out at the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 11th, 2024
Fraud/Scam Prevention Seminar TODAY! MEEKER | If you’re reading this online Wednesday night or first thing Thursday morning, there’s time to get to the Fairfield Center for the free Fraud/Scam Prevention Seminar hosted by the Meeker Police Department and Colorado Bureau of Investigation. Meeker Library book club May 13 MEEKER[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – April 4th, 2024
Meeker Library book club MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day. Both books are written by Claire Keegan. We will meet to discuss the books at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, April 8, at 1 p.m.[Read More…]
County Beat: Proposed legislative bills discussed by commissioners
RBC | The Rio Blanco County Commissioners met in Rangely Tuesday. Following regular business, the board and emergency and natural resources manager Eddie Smercina reviewed several bills proposed at the state level that, if passed, could negatively impact Rio Blanco County. Those proposed bills include House Bill 24-1346 which would[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 28th, 2024
Meeker Library book club MEEKER | The Meeker Public Library book club is reading Small Things Like These and So Late in the Day. Both books are written by Claire Keegan. We will meet to discuss the books at the Meeker Public Library on Monday, April 8, at 1 p.m.[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 21st, 2024
Community dinner TONIGHT March 21 MEEKER | Community Dinner/Breaking Bread will be held March 21 at Elbert Hall, White River Methodist Church, 809 Park Ave. 5:30-6:30 pm. The UMC/Episcopal Team will be preparing the meal and serving. No charge. The community is invited. Meeker Library book club MEEKER | The[Read More…]
Roads and trails discussions dominate commissioners’ meeting
Roads and trails dominated the commissioners’ meeting Tuesday. Representing homeowners at the Ridge Estates subdivision, resident Sherri Halandras returned to the board to ask the commissioners once again to add a one-mile stretch of road to the county’s road maintenance list. Haladras said the homeowners were told previously that they[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 14th, 2024
Shamrock Pool Party MEEKER | Enjoy a St. Patrick’s Day pool party and craft project on the deck this Friday, March 15, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Meeker Recreation Center pool. All ages are welcome; normal MRC fees apply. Ages seven and under must be supervised in the[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – March 7th, 2024
Color for the Quilter Workshop March 16 MEEKER | This all-day workshop by Pat Daggett will address the ins and outs of color. Using fabric swatches and crayons we will explore complementary colors, split complementaries, hue, value, and color temperature. All of which are different tools that can be used[Read More…]
Special commissioners’ meeting Friday to discuss migrant resolution
Commissioners met in Meeker instead of Rangely Tuesday due to inclement weather and road conditions. In regular business, the board approved a letter of opposition to Colorado House Bill 24-1270. The proposed bill, which has been introduced and assigned to the Business Affairs and Labor committee, would create a requirement[Read More…]
COMMUNITY CALENDAR – February 29th, 2024
Grand opening for Mountain Sage Therapeutics MEEKER | You’re invited to the grand opening of Mountain Sage Therapeutics on Thursday, Feb. 29 from 5-8 p.m. at 640 Main St., Suite B (next to Rocky Mountain Hairbenders). For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 970-706-8445. Color for the Quilter Workshop[Read More…]